Amur Leopard

5 years 1 month ago #634159 by john.scalera
Hey guys,

Here's a shot I took while visiting a local zoo.  It was my first serious attempt using my 200-500mm Nikon lens.  Edits were made in Lightroom.  Comments and crits welcome.


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5 years 1 month ago #634327 by Kira Minori
Just so grand by sitting down! Awesome composition. The leopard does not need to do anything to make himself standout. 


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5 years 1 month ago #634362 by Stefan-Olsson
oh yeah....very nice and crisp.


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5 years 1 month ago #634376 by traveling-scooter-pics19
The detail of the fur is outstanding!


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5 years 1 month ago #634415 by Nikon Shooter
I would explore — through an adjustment layer — tweaking
the °K of the cat in the shade… ever so slightly. Very good.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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5 years 1 month ago #634417 by Lauren Grant
Great wildlife photo! I agree that a little warmth will make it even better IMO.


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5 years 1 month ago #634832 by john.scalera
Thanks so much for the kind words and suggestions.  I'll give that temperature adjustment a try Nikon Shooter.  Good call.  I'll post an update.  


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5 years 1 month ago #634835 by Nikon Shooter

john.scalera wrote: Thanks so much for the kind words and suggestions.  I'll give that temperature adjustment a try Nikon Shooter.  Good call.  I'll post an update.  


I did try it and I think it is critical to not over do it
as it will not look too natural… a tender tweak! :P

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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5 years 1 month ago #635003 by Rohan Tushar
This is an awesome wildlife! Subjects like these are very fascinating as always. Well done for this capture. 


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5 years 1 month ago #635015 by john.scalera
Ok guys, here's the update.  Thanks for the input and advice.  Good call on the color temp adjustment.


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5 years 1 month ago #635193 by Jin Hyuk Kwon

john.scalera wrote: Ok guys, here's the update.  Thanks for the input and advice.  Good call on the color temp adjustment.


This is a much better version. The colors are much better. 


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