Spotting a Leopard..!!

[Bhargava Srivari]

It can at times be extremely challenging to spot a spotted cat resting in the tree tops, with absolutely no signs pointing towards its presence.

Canon EOS 7D, Canon EF 300 f/2.8 L IS II USM + 1.4x extender III | f/4, ISO 640, 1/320 sec, EC -2/3, evaluative metering | Kabini, Karnataka | June 2013.

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Nice sighting during rains. Composition is nice under trying conditions. No disturbance, less need for hunting, smell of the forest has changed; it is time to take rest in sleep............And yet, it could not escape Bhargava Bhai's eyes.

Thanks for sharing.SaktiWild

[Mrudul Godbole]

Good spotting. Lovely sleeping pose captured. Seems he is taking a nice nap after a heavy meal. Nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

The composition is fine. The open area with vegetation all around draws the attention to the leopard. Slightly less space at the left would have been good as the left top corner being in focus attracts attention. Why not the 2x? There is noise visible in the greens. It appears that some leaf may have come between the lens and the head of the leopard. Some more details in the leopard would have been even better. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi