Leopard in the rocky ledges of Bera forest

[Kaustuv Chatterjee]

We climbed up on the rocky ledges, layered on each other rising to form the massive hillocks, amongst dry thorn (bel) trees and bushes. On top of one of the massive ledges we came face to face with this wild leopard. The sighting was for a minute, with the dawn sun glinting in its eyes. It was an electric moment.
Shot with the Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-300mm, 300mm, ISO 640, 1/400s - F/6.3

[Mrudul Godbole]

Lovely sighting. I liked the pose and the eye contact. There seems to be some loss of details. Is this a crop? Thanks for sharing.

[Kaustuv Chatterjee]

Yes Mrudul, its a 30% crop.

Also I guess my PP skills are still fledgling...have not managed to get rid of the noise in the bg.

Regards

[Roopak Gangadharan]

nice one. images of half hidden leopards are always nice..reflecting the reclusive ways of this perfect predator.

TFS
Roopak

[Kaustuv Chatterjee]

Posting a better processed pic of the same image...have removed most of the noise....makes it better significantly

[Suraj Sreedhar]

Wow.................... Would have been a terrific experience on foot. The 2nd post looks better,Nice one
TFS