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In the canopy

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM
In the canopy
This female Leopard was in prime condition and she knew it and allowed me to spend almost half an hour with her, until she decided enough was enough and climbed into the canopy. Took a few frames and then left her to enjoy her time relaxing.

To give you some indication of the location, we were in dense bush, parked up on an old termite mound on an incline shooting up.

BTW Takes for the previous comments.

Steve
Subject: Female leopard in tree canopy (Panthera pardus)
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon MKIIV
Lens: 500f/4 - HH
Exposure: 1/400s at f/4 ISO800 0 stop compensation
Crop: Slight crop for presentation (original capture vertical)

Barry - Subject distance: 10m
Posted by Ian Hay on July 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Stunning, also thanks for the help

Ian
Posted by keith mitchell on July 19, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Hi Steve.you must have been close to get this stunning picture.

Keith.
Posted by Phil Ellard on July 19, 2012 at 5:51 PM
that will do :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Neil Burton on July 20, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Stunning steve.
Posted by Barry Southon on July 20, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Steve

Exceptional quality producing fantastic detail.

It feels 10m away too.

:wink:
Posted by Bob Johnson on July 26, 2012 at 8:07 AM
Great detail here Steve although the upwards aspect seems to make her look more like a smaller cat rather than powerhouse that we both know she is :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 26, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Thanks everyone, Bob these are gentle animals full of grace and charm, however, when they unleash that power it certainly is a powerhouse of energy as you say, wethers it's in a kill chase, or defending their kill with other family members. Leopards were high on the list and did not disappoint as they outweighed Cheetahs big time, which was interesting knowing the locations.

Steve