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Mountain Lion


Mountain Lion
Photo Information
Copyright: Ricardo Kuehn (ryyck) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 24 W: 0 N: 176] (994)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 400D
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-11 9:58
Viewed: 1711
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Puma Concolor

The "Cat of One Color," is called by many names: cougar, puma, mountain lion, catamount, and even panther.

Shy and elusive, cougars live solitary lives within a system of mutual avoidance. Males and females interact for breeding when females are about 2 1/2 years old. Giving birth throughout the year, females can have litters of up to four kittens, but only one or two survive. Born spotted, the kittens stay with their mothers for about 18 months, after which time they will leave in search of their own home range.

In a healthy ecosystem, cougars are a top predator, helping to balance wildlife populations. Deer are their primary food sources, and the presence of deer indicates likely presence of cougars. However, as opportunistic feeders, cougars can survive on a variety of prey including rodents, birds, porcupines, fish and raccoons, as well as livestock and domestic animals.



Source: http://www.mountainlion.org/facts.asp
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This is a great closeup of such a magnificent animal. Was the lighting natural or enhanced? It adds such a dramatic appeal to the subject, projecting its superiority and majesty. Love the intensity of its eyes.
Steph

  • Great 
  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-10-11 11:13]

Hi Ricardo,

A great shot of this puma,I like the shades on his face,well captured and composed,

Paul

Hey Ricardo
What a beautiful eyes,
Great composition and lighting,
Excellent

Regards
Fartash

Hi Ricardo
Perfect shot.
Good sharpness and composition.
I like the shades on his face also you have written a good note.
Regards
Behrad

Nicely done.
Great closeup.

What a fantastic closeup! Great lighting. Exellent

Hi Ricardo,
Good image. I like the eyes and the light in the photograph.
Great!
TFS
Annick

  • Great 
  • Valf Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 66 W: 0 N: 120] (522)
  • [2006-10-11 22:06]

Hi Ricardo,
Nice portrait, good composition. Very sharp.
Regards, Francois

Hi Ricardo

Excellent shot. Beautiful colour tones and nice composition. Thank you! :-)

Excellent shot. The light and shadow, the way the puma is staring, all look awsum. Well cropped image/ Thanks for sharing.

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