From out of the shade

[Steve Kaluski]

• Steve Kaluski
• www.untamedimages.co.uk
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.5.1 (Macintosh)

A beautiful female leopard just strolling through the shady habitat

Subject: Leopard (F) (Panthera pardus)
Location: Africa
Camera: Canon EOS R3
Lens: RF 100- 500 f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Exposure: 1/2000 at f/6.3 ISO2500
Original format: Landscape, FF

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous image

 

[Gabriela Plesea]

This image truly depicts the elusive nature of the species.

Love the walking pose and tongue visible, but especially the light falling on the subject's face... just adds a little magic and mystery to the scene.

Good POV, well framed and exposed with nice colours and lovely detail.

This young female is in great shape. Possibly a little hungry and hunting. Tail curled upwards but not held too high, perhaps she is investigating territory or busy scent marking.

Enjoyed viewing, thank you for sharing Steve, much appreciated.

Warmest regards,
Gabriela

 

[Steve Kaluski]

This young female is in great shape. Possibly a little hungry and hunting. Tail curled upwards but not held too high, perhaps she is investigating territory or busy scent marking.

Like your 'Boy' she was oh so chilled, spent about 45 mins with her as she moved along, around the drainage ditch, absolutely in prime condition and a real 'looker'. just nice to be the only vehicle.

Just wanted to post something different again using the available light!

Have a great evening.

 

[Gabriela Plesea]

She is a beauty! And she'll have my boy for breakfast, I'm afraid Nothing like a leopard in its prime...

 

[Steve Kaluski]

Nothing like a leopard in its prime...

Correct.

BTW, I have just been told that the Cheetahs we were looking for have had cubs, so fingers crossed for next year, they are on the Priority list now, otherwise will have to scout for your Boys.

 

[Gabriela Plesea]

Correct.

BTW, I have just been told that the Cheetahs we were looking for have had cubs, so fingers crossed for next year, they are on the Priority list now, otherwise will have to scout for your Boys.

One of ours also has cubs Please come scout for ours here!

 

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot Steve, an unusual image, it illustrates the value of the spotted coat.

 

[Steve Kaluski]

Super shot Steve, an unusual image, it illustrates the value of the spotted coat.

Cheers Jon, she was oh so gorgeous.