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Snow Leopard: Tired Mother

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Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia or Panthera uncia) from Zoo Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic, mother of little cub called Nanga.

Photo taken in dark indoor exhibit.

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Camera Data:
Camera: Nikon D50
Shutter Speed: 1/30 second
Aperture: F/5.6
Focal Length: 175 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Flash: No

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Image size
700x465px 112.35 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D50
Shutter Speed
1/30 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
175 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Aug 7, 2009, 1:33:48 PM
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:star::star::star::star::star-half: Overall
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Vision
:star::star::star::star::star: Originality
:star::star::star::star::star-half: Technique
:star::star::star::star::star: Impact

This is so pretty. I love the expression on the leopard's face (and the tongue poking out makes me giggle <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let…" width="15" height="15" alt=":P" title=":P (Lick)"/> ).
You don't usually see poses like this in wildlife photographs, which I like.
I like the contrast between the green of the rock and the beige of the leopard. The focus is excellent and the DOF is good too.
I think the top of the frame is too close to her back, and the composition would be improved by cropping a little off the right edge.

It's a really nice shot of a snow leopard. I love these animals. <img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s…" width="15" height="15" alt="=)" title="=) (Smile)"/>