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Archive 2015 · Leopard in B&W

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Leopard in B&W

This is an old shot that I converted to B&W using Nik Silver Effex Pro. Appreciate all C&C.

The Leopard Drinks

Nov 01, 2015 at 01:14 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Leopard in B&W

I like it Mohammed. Very intense look, wonderfully captured. It doesn't even bother me that it's centered.

= Ed=

Nov 01, 2015 at 03:23 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Leopard in B&W

Wonderful focus, the pose just screams "speed". Silhouette reminds me of the graceful curves of an exotic sports car.

Bob

Nov 01, 2015 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Leopard in B&W

Nice shot, get rid of that Nik frame:-)

Nov 01, 2015 at 03:43 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Leopard in B&W

Looks great Mohammed. I have not seen you post in a while. I hope things are OK.

Morris

Nov 01, 2015 at 04:23 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Leopard in B&W

I might like to see this cropped to vertical simply by losing a portion right and left. The leopard looks great but the surroundings don't offer much to me. A vertical take would also echo his pose.

Nov 01, 2015 at 04:48 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Leopard in B&W

Like the shot a lot Mohammed..tough not to center the image with the ripples in the water as they are. A vertical might work well...worth a try. And maybe a slight lightening of the left eye to make it look more like the right.
Eric

Nov 01, 2015 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Leopard in B&W

Nov 01, 2015 at 05:24 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Leopard in B&W

Really nice! I normally don't like B&W wildlife, but this one sure works.

Dave

Nov 01, 2015 at 07:13 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Leopard in B&W

I'm glad you are back Mohammed. I do like this shot, but agree it might be better with a vertical crop ~ Ron

Nov 01, 2015 at 08:45 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Leopard in B&W

looks great in B&W Mohammed

Nov 02, 2015 at 02:33 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Leopard in B&W

I like it exactly the way it is, fantastic shot. What about using a wide angle and getting a bit closer ?

Nov 02, 2015 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Leopard in B&W

A stunner Mohammed.

Ted

Nov 02, 2015 at 08:58 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Leopard in B&W

Great subject Mohammed

A few things come to my mind on this one..............The BG mud seems a little too much on the same tone as the leopard but it is the eyes we want to be drawn to. Would it be possible to lay a light dodging to the face to subtly lighten the face to give more a draw to the face and eyes? Or perhaps do a light burn on some of the lighter areas in the mud to lessen its intensity on tone?
I could be OK with the centering if I am carefully drawn to the center by some light control if that makes sense?

Karl

Nov 02, 2015 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Leopard in B&W

Karl Witt wrote:
Great subject Mohammed

Nov 03, 2015 at 02:11 AM

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Edward Rotberg wrote:
I like it Mohammed. Very intense look, wonderfully captured. It doesn't even bother me that it's centered.

= Ed=

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Bob Jarman wrote:
Wonderful focus, the pose just screams "speed". Silhouette reminds me of the graceful curves of an exotic sports car.

Bob

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petr vokurek wrote:
Nice shot, get rid of that Nik frame:-)

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morris wrote:
Looks great Mohammed. I have not seen you post in a while. I hope things are OK.

Morris

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Brev00 wrote:
I might like to see this cropped to vertical simply by losing a portion right and left. The leopard looks great but the surroundings don't offer much to me. A vertical take would also echo his pose.

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eyelaser wrote:
Like the shot a lot Mohammed..tough not to center the image with the ripples in the water as they are. A vertical might work well...worth a try. And maybe a slight lightening of the left eye to make it look more like the right.
Eric

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birdied wrote:
Like the shot a lot Mohammed..tough not to center the image with the ripples in the water as they are. A vertical might work well...worth a try. And maybe a slight lightening of the left eye to make it look more like the right.
Eric

+1

Very nice shot Mohammed.

Birdie

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Dave_McGowen wrote:
Really nice! I normally don't like B&W wildlife, but this one sure works.

Dave

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surfnron wrote:
I'm glad you are back Mohammed. I do like this shot, but agree it might be better with a vertical crop ~ Ron

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kmunroe wrote:
looks great in B&W Mohammed

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lazlo369 wrote:
I like it exactly the way it is, fantastic shot. What about using a wide angle and getting a bit closer ?

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Ted ellis wrote:
A stunner Mohammed.

Ted

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Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions, most appreciated. Will also try the vertical and the lighter left eye as suggested.

Nov 03, 2015 at 03:15 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Leopard in B&W

Nice shot Mohammed. Black and white was a good choice. I'm familiar with water hole shots and I'm pretty sure it looks better in B&W. I agree with the suggestions given.

Nov 03, 2015 at 05:36 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Leopard in B&W

Reworked Image shown here as per suggestion made by Eric, Karl and others.... thanks so much for your suggestions.

Nov 03, 2015 at 01:08 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Leopard in B&W

This image, to me, is all about kinetic energy. The leopard is on guard and poised to move in a nano-second!

So well captured. The technical stuff is just that. You got the moment. Thanks.

Ken

Nov 04, 2015 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Leopard in B&W

Love the shot... would like to see the color version too to see how much more the cat stands out from the background.

Chris

Nov 04, 2015 at 07:26 PM

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