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A Star is Born


A Star is Born
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Copyright: Miles Herbert (CaptiveLight) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 61 N: 232] (969)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon 100 - 400 L USM IS, Digital RAW ISO 200
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pentaxfriend's favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-01 10:49
Viewed: 4817
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This little Amur Leopard cub was born at Marwell Zoo in November, and was only allowed into public view yesterday when she was officially announced to the world.

Yesterday, when a BBC camera crew were trying to film her, she barely ventured into the doorway of the den where she lives. Today, when we arrived in the morning, she was still too shy to venture much past the doorway to the den, although as the day went on she became more and more confident. Finally by the end of the day she was happily playing in the rock pile near the den, and although she was still easily spooked into running for cover, she gave us a good show.

There are between 24 and 34 Amur Leopards left in the wild now, and some 200 in captivity. Many zoos are partaking in a breeding program, with the possibility of trying to reintroduce these cats into the wild if suitable locations can be found. As it is, each and every one of these cats is vitally important to keeping this subspecies alive.
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Hi Miles,
You should have brought a video camera as well. You could have made some good money selling the footage to the BBC. :)
The moment captured is very cute. The innocent expression of this little cup is very sweet. Love the little twinkle in the eye and the softness of its coat.
TFS,
Niek

this is the most amazing-cute creature. Pitty so few are left in nature. TFS Ori

Hi Miles,

SUPERB shot of this cute little Amur Leopard cub
Excellent eye contact
Perfect sharp details and colors
lovely moment and POV

TFS Thijs

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer [C: 326 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2008-03-01 12:45]

Cool! One of the rarest animals on our planet! It's so good to see an offspring - even if it is in captivity.
Wonderful light and detail on your shot! Bravo!
Cheers, Klaus

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  • Elanor (50)
  • [2008-03-01 13:11]

Fantastic shot! What a cutie! Great colours and detail. Very sharp. Well done and TFS!

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1175 W: 8 N: 4240] (15809)
  • [2008-03-01 13:27]

Hi Miles.
Excellent work here. Nice and sharp image. Your note is very interesting. I am happy You post it to see this new satar.
Luis52.

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2008-03-01 13:33]

Hi Miles,
Appart from showing a beautiful creature, your photograph is very good technicaly, with excelent soft light control. I also like the way she finds security between the rocks.
A real beauty and TFS

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 0 N: 172] (2441)
  • [2008-03-01 13:42]

What a cute baby! Wonderful photo, TFS

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  • ankurs (4)
  • [2008-03-01 14:01]

Simply awesome!!!!
TFS!
regards,
Ankur

lovely story, lovely catch
hopefully she'll be all right and manage to rtyurn to her environment, but how will she learn the codes of wilderness behaviour?
tfs
anna

The eyes tell it all... and what gorgeous gray green eyes they are. It is a wonderful debut portrait of this little guy. The natural rock framing works so well.

NIce work! TFS
Evelynn : )

Hello Miles,
Great shot, superb sharpness and clarity, beautfiul colors and contrast, fantastic composition and lovely light. he is adorable. Great pose and eye contact.
Angela
angela

Nice Shot, Miles.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 483 W: 0 N: 1345] (10867)
  • [2008-03-02 2:40]

Hi Miles,

What more can I say: just absolutely fantastic.The eyes of this young animal tell everything..
TFS.

regards,
Zeno.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1739 W: 224 N: 6872] (24909)
  • [2008-03-02 3:31]

Exceptional image Miles!
This is such a cute little Leopard :-)
Brilliant detail and sharpness.
Superb eye-contact.
Very well composed.
Great work!
See you on Saturday!

Cheers,

Joe

Very good portrait, Miles.
Well composed. Very good light.
And you defeated the BBC with your 40D;-)
TFS
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