Ocelot

Yea,i think everyone would probably do the same to get the best shot,although the very close ones didn`t come out very good.

No,i didn`t clean it at all Marie,i didn`t have anything with me and i couldn`t go and tell the people...your cat scratced me,could you clean it please? ,you know what i mean.
Instead,i let it bleed as much as it could (not a big cut or anything) and let nature do its thing.

Thank you for looking and the comments.

And i hope i`ll stay the one Joe.

Thanks Paul,i don`t think it be stay as a scar,it started fading already mate.

Thanks A7 for your kind words.

No,not a mark on the lens,i wouldn`t forgive myself,the Tamron is my fav one.

About 10 years ago, we had these cats for sale here at a local pet store. I believe they were asking $1500 for them. I have ALWAYS wanted a large breed cat (ie. tiger) and I knew this was the closest I would come to my dream. However, I had neither the room nor the finances at the time to properly care for one. I think I cried for 2 days over not being able to take one home. LOL

I could be wrong, but I think that now they've since been on the "illegal pet" list in my city. They sure are beautiful creatures though. Maaaaayyyybe someday. *sigh*

Spirit wrote:
About 10 years ago, we had these cats for sale here at a local pet store. I believe they were asking $1500 for them. I have ALWAYS wanted a large breed cat (ie. tiger) and I knew this was the closest I would come to my dream. However, I had neither the room nor the finances at the time to properly care for one. I think I cried for 2 days over not being able to take one home. LOL

I could be wrong, but I think that now they've since been on the "illegal pet" list in my city. They sure are beautiful creatures though. Maaaaayyyybe someday. *sigh*

What an extraordinary story spirit,wow,i don`t think however that it would make a good pet,their instincts are very very wild.
Anyway though,i hope one day you get one.

I was FLOORED to see them for sale! I hope whoever bought them knew what they were getting themselves into. They're FAR from a regular housecat, even though they top out at about 30-35 pounds (though some sources will tell you 15-25lbs, which is about the weight of a maine coon, ocelots are quite a bit larger), it's definitely the "leopard instinct" thing that can get the owners into trouble. The kittens were rediculously cute though. And BIG.

I absolutely love the second picture, btw. Shame about the bars though.

Yes i know,but there was no way to get a shot of it that close and of this style without the wire being obvious,shame i know.

Gorgeous as usual from you.

Next time can you get me one this close of a tiger ?

Very nice Dimitri with the eyes being great in the second shot but the first is my favourite. Beautiful animal!

I love the clarity of the second shot. The wire does not detract at all IMO.

Thanks BD , i`ll do my best.

Chears Gary,yes,it is a gorgeous animal indeed.

Chears Randy,i`m the same with the wire.
The eyes are so much clarified that the wire doesn`t bother me a bit,my eyes are constantly staring at his.

Interesting story and great photos.

Chears Tommy.

I think it would be very easy to clone them out. I'm not at home right now though so I can't help, but If you have photoshop skills you should give it a try.

Spirit wrote:
I think it would be very easy to clone them out. I'm not at home right now though so I can't help, but If you have photoshop skills you should give it a try.

Yes,i think i could clone them out,but to be honest,i kinda like it like this.

dv2004 wrote:
No,i didn`t clean it at all Marie,i didn`t have anything with me and i couldn`t go and tell the people...your cat scratced me,could you clean it please? ,you know what i mean.



"There is a bar around 4 feet from the wire that you are not aloud to cross Eric , but when noone is looking..."

I guess you maybe would have been arrested
for misbehaving
and maybe for putting them in an awkward position
as they had precautions there
and it probably causes ( the authorities) much distress when people go past any 'barriers'
as it is for everyone's own good

Instead,i let it bleed as much as it could (not a big cut or anything) and let nature do its thing.

sounds like it should be fine,
thanks


just to say I also prefer the bars (as is)
(on the second picture)