Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP

[Neilyb]

On our first day in the Chobe National Park the guide told us they had seen no Leopards for 2 months, then after 30 minutes....

5D, 70-300 IS + 1.4 kenko TC, f7.1, ISO 500, 1/200sec

http://www.neilyb.de/leopard1.jpg

http://www.neilyb.de/leopard2.jpg

http://www.neilyb.de/leopard3.jpg

http://www.neilyb.de/leopard4.jpg

[tommykjensen]

Beautiful. Excellent photos.

[Becca]

Wow! Those are incredible shots! I especially love the third one. Looks like he wasn't too happy to have company! I hope we are as lucky when we are there. Thanks for sharing these.

[Neilyb]

Cheers guys. He was the only one we saw in two weeks in Africa (Kruger, Chobe and Okavango) and had the pleasure of his company for about 40 minutes as he wandered around.

[Az2Africa]

Great shots ! We didn't see much other than Elephants in Chobe. Our Leopard was in Moremi. Botswana is wonderful. Unlike East Africa, there aren't 14 other trucks pulling up at the same time to disturb the animals or shooting.

[AdamJL]

My God, Neil. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. These leopard shots of yours are stunning... absolutely stunning.
It was the one animal we didn't see (much of) when on Safari. How I envy you! I'd be interested to see the original Raw/jpegs if you have them?

[EOSAddict]

Great shots - my favourite big cat! #2 and #3 are the best IMHO

Edit: Does this mean I'm guilty in dimitri's eyes of 'ohhing and ahhing' too much?

[Neilyb]

Great shots ! We didn't see much other than Elephants in Chobe. Our Leopard was in Moremi. Botswana is wonderful. Unlike East Africa, there aren't 14 other trucks pulling up at the same time to disturb the animals or shooting.

We stayed at the Chobe Game lodge and it is the only lodge in the Park, so just a couple of vehicles at any one time. :)

My God, Neil. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. These leopard shots of yours are stunning... absolutely stunning.
It was the one animal we didn't see (much of) when on Safari. How I envy you! I'd be interested to see the original Raw/jpegs if you have them?

Not sure..... :) I'll have a look at converting one or two with no settings.

Great shots - my favourite big cat! #2 and #3 are the best IMHO

Edit: Does this mean I'm guilty in dimitri's eyes of 'ohhing and ahhing' too much?

I am quite happy for people to 'ooo' and 'aaah', it means people like the shots, up to you :) But if there is a flaw in the picture I would like to know.

[pttenn]

My gosh, in that third one he looks like he is charging you! Wonderful pictures!
Karen

[sjafari]

those are all great, especially the third one

[Neilyb]

My gosh, in that third one he looks like he is charging you! Wonderful pictures!
Karen

He seemed quite comfy with the Jeep, totally at ease :)

those are all great, especially the third one

Thanks

[silvex]

Just plain stunning. I like #3 and #4.

[Kiddpsychotic]

Excellent shots nice work.

[Neilyb]

Glad you like them :)

[bromm]

I am quite happy for people to 'ooo' and 'aaah', it means people like the shots, up to you :smile: But if there is a flaw in the picture I would like to know.




one big flaw... I didn't take these..:lol: fantastic shots, thanks for sharing.

[Stormin_24]

Magnificent shots, for a magnificent creature...

[JuZ]

Amazing shot's I'm very jealous :)

[Neilyb]

Cheers guys, all feedback is appreciated :)

[AdamJL]

Still waiting on the originals Neil! :)

[Neilyb]

I know, I know..... :)

[wizard13]

Love the richness of the colors of the last shot. The fur just has this warm glow to it, not to mention its sharpness.

[D.C.]

#3 looks like he thinks you are lunch. These are great!!

[MazerRakhm]

Beautiful series!

[Neilyb]

Cheers guys, trying to sort out my lion shots for the next thread :)