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Jessica Joubert posted in the group Wildlife Photography
“Play with me Mom”
Beautiful interaction between a leopard and her cub. Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
Shot with Cannon 60D, ISO400, 1/800 sec at f/5
Would love some thoughts!![]()
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Hi Rosalie. Thanks so much for your feedback – really appreciate it!
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I totally agree with you, Rosalie. Did you use a 70-300mm lens here? The reason why I ask is that 300mm will have a huge impact on the DOF as well.
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Jessica Joubert posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Leopard cub on a rock at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
Trying to get the most out of my old camera before the new one arrives.
Shot with Cannon 60D, 70 – 300mm Lens, ISO500 at 1/800sec at f/5.6
Would love some thoughts![]()
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![Profile picture of Rosalie Rothner]()
I’m so jealous! What an awesome sight and what a gorgeous photo! Love the fact that you caught him/her staring right at the camera.
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#ProPhotoCritique
Jess, capturing a moment like this is truly a privilege. Your Leopard shots are strong contenders for a weekly award. However, there’s potential to enhance them significantly with some refined editing in Lightroom. I encourage you to submit all three images to our upcoming Pro Live Edit session. We’ll share the date and link in…Read More -
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It was a special moment, Jessica, and you captured it well.
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Young female leopard scanning the surrounds. Another amazing sighting at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
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I love how you got the background so soft and blurry. I’m fascinated by the white tips on the ears.
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Jess Joubert
26 year old lover of nature!
Keen wildlife and landscape photographer.
What a gorgeous shot! And such lovely backlighting, making those whiskers glow. Only suggestion from me would be to use a smaller aperture if possible (maybe f8) next time, to get both animals in pin-sharp focus. (I tend to make the same mistake, especially if I shoot in shutter priority, which is why I mention it.) But I know with wildlife, and…Read More