Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Wildlife 
Thread started 15 Dec 2006 (Friday) 05:53
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP

 
Neilyb
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
5,200 posts
Gallery: 23 photos
Likes: 546
Joined Sep 2005
Location: Munich
     
Dec 15, 2006 05:53 |  #1

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

IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE


IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE


IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE


IMAGE NOT FOUND
Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

http://natureimmortal.​blogspot.com (external link)

http://www.natureimmor​tal.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
tommykjensen
Cream of the Crop
21,013 posts
Gallery: 6 photos
Likes: 260
Joined Mar 2004
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark.
     
Dec 15, 2006 05:55 |  #2

Beautiful. Excellent photos.


EDITING OF MY PHOTOS IS NOT ALLOWED

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Becca
Lady in Red
Avatar
7,158 posts
Gallery: 25 photos
Best ofs: 2
Likes: 22
Joined Apr 2005
Location: Glendale, Arizona
     
Dec 15, 2006 06:16 |  #3

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.


Becca
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." ~ Saint Augustine
Gear List

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Neilyb
THREAD ­ STARTER
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
5,200 posts
Gallery: 23 photos
Likes: 546
Joined Sep 2005
Location: Munich
     
Dec 15, 2006 06:21 |  #4

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.


http://natureimmortal.​blogspot.com (external link)

http://www.natureimmor​tal.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Az2Africa
Goldmember
Avatar
3,481 posts
Likes: 6
Joined Mar 2005
Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona USA
     
Dec 15, 2006 07:01 |  #5

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.


"If you're not living on the edge. You're taking up too much room !"
My Gear Arizona's POTN Flickr Gallery (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
AdamJL
Goldmember
Avatar
4,365 posts
Likes: 13
Joined May 2006
Location: 'Straya
     
Dec 15, 2006 08:06 |  #6

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?


Gear

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
EOSAddict
Book Committee Immortal
Avatar
6,091 posts
Likes: 17
Joined Apr 2005
Location: Preston, Lancashire, England
     
Dec 15, 2006 08:09 |  #7

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?


Al
My Gear, My Website: www.endofthetrailphoto​graphy.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Neilyb
THREAD ­ STARTER
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
5,200 posts
Gallery: 23 photos
Likes: 546
Joined Sep 2005
Location: Munich
     
Dec 15, 2006 08:21 |  #8

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. :)

AdamJL wrote in post #2403175 (external link)
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.

EOSAddict wrote in post #2403187 (external link)
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.


http://natureimmortal.​blogspot.com (external link)

http://www.natureimmor​tal.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
pttenn
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
9,671 posts
Likes: 6
Joined Mar 2006
Location: Tennessee
     
Dec 15, 2006 08:37 |  #9

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


Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6,
Canon 200 2.8 L, Canon 400 f/5.6 L, Bogen monopod and Sunpak Tripod with manfrotto Pistol ball grip.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sjafari
Senior Member
Avatar
507 posts
Joined Jul 2006
Location: Minneapolis, MN
     
Dec 15, 2006 08:39 |  #10

those are all great, especially the third one


-Shehab-
http://www.fotojafari.​net (external link)

5Dii, 16-35/2.8ii, 24-70/2.8, 135/2

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Neilyb
THREAD ­ STARTER
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
5,200 posts
Gallery: 23 photos
Likes: 546
Joined Sep 2005
Location: Munich
     
Dec 15, 2006 09:57 |  #11

pttenn wrote in post #2403259 (external link)
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 :)

sjafari wrote in post #2403263 (external link)
those are all great, especially the third one

Thanks


http://natureimmortal.​blogspot.com (external link)

http://www.natureimmor​tal.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
silvex
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
7,313 posts
Gallery: 21 photos
Likes: 55
Joined Sep 2006
Location: Southern California, USA
     
Dec 15, 2006 23:42 |  #12

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


.
-Ed
CPS Platinum Member.
Canon Gear
SilvexPhoto.comexternal link

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Kiddpsychotic
Senior Member
Avatar
423 posts
Joined Nov 2006
Location: Corpus Christi
     
Dec 16, 2006 11:34 |  #13

Excellent shots nice work.


Psychotic Productions Inc.
"A mind is a terrible thing to have"

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Neilyb
THREAD ­ STARTER
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
5,200 posts
Gallery: 23 photos
Likes: 546
Joined Sep 2005
Location: Munich
     
Dec 16, 2006 15:09 |  #14

Glad you like them :)


http://natureimmortal.​blogspot.com (external link)

http://www.natureimmor​tal.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
bromm
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
6,920 posts
Joined May 2006
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
     
Dec 17, 2006 17:55 as a reply to  @ Neilyb's post |  #15

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.


Trevor Wadman

Canon 40D/350D Canon 400L F/5.6, Canon 70-200L F/4 non IS. Tamron 100-300,Canon 18-55 Kit Lens. Canon 1.4 II Extender, Canon 430EX speedlight.
http://s41.photobucket​.com/albums/e286/bromm​/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

2,266 views & 0 likes for this thread, 16 members have posted to it.
Wild Leopard of the Chobe NP
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Wildlife 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is Niagara Wedding Photographer
1116 guests, 164 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.