Nature African Safari - Leopards

African Safari - Leopards · 01:35 PM

Leopard in a tree:
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We saw a leopard approaching a tree:
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And then we noticed he was dragging something:
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Up the tree he went:
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And then we watched him have lunch - a baby wildebeest:
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JBDABQ · 03-16-2012, 02:11 PM

Very nice, some wonderful captures.

**Bob Harris** · 03-16-2012, 03:27 PM

I have really enjoyed all of your threads, what an adventure. this is something that I have only seen on National Geographic. Thanks for sharing, Bob

slowpez · 03-17-2012, 06:07 AM

Love seeing them do what they typically do. You really managed to capture their wildness.

Na Horuk · 03-17-2012, 07:14 AM

I especially like the first one, only too bad about the fringing. Looks like you had a great safari, though! I see you took some wonderful shots of all sorts of animals.

KevinR · 03-17-2012, 08:16 AM

@sealonsf, Nice captures. You are very luck to see a leopard dragging its kill. Looks like a great set of animal sightings already. You much be having a blast. Hope K-5 and DA55-300 is living up to your expectations.

Originally posted by Na Horuk

I especially like the first one, only too bad about the fringing. Looks like you had a great safari, though! I see you took some wonderful shots of all sorts of animals.

African light can be tough. Very harsh contrasts, so almost any lens may fringe, but this looks a little extreme, What f-stop did you shoot at?

sealonsf · 03-17-2012, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by KevinR

African light can be tough. Very harsh contrasts, so almost any lens may fringe, but this looks a little extreme, What f-stop did you shoot at?

This was quite far away so I haven't been able to get really good captures (there's one more of sleeping leopard that I haven't posted that was much closer). I shot this at f5.8, 1/800, ISO 400. What would have been better? Like I said, this was a big crop but I'm not very technical and just set my camera to what I hope will work for the situation and shoot away. And any ideas of how to get rid of the fringing once it's there? I have Photoshop Elements.

Den · 03-17-2012, 09:22 AM

More exciting shots to ponder
Thanks for sharing.

KevinR · 03-18-2012, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by sealonsf

This was quite far away so I haven't been able to get really good captures (there's one more of sleeping leopard that I haven't posted that was much closer). I shot this at f5.8, 1/800, ISO 400. What would have been better? Like I said, this was a big crop but I'm not very technical and just set my camera to what I hope will work for the situation and shoot away. And any ideas of how to get rid of the fringing once it's there? I have Photoshop Elements.

Not sure it will fix it entirely, but generally stopping down helps quite a bit with fringing. Your shutter-speed is high at 1/800, so you have some latitude there. Try for f/8 if light permits. I can't help much with PP tips, but look for lots of recommendations on reducing purple fringe in PP on the forum.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 03-18-2012, 07:04 AM

Thanks for taken us along on what must have been a wonderful trip, really did enjoy your photography.

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JBDABQ New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3	Very nice, some wonderful captures.

03-16-2012, 03:27 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I have really enjoyed all of your threads, what an adventure. this is something that I have only seen on National Geographic. Thanks for sharing, Bob

03-17-2012, 06:07 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Love seeing them do what they typically do. You really managed to capture their wildness.

03-17-2012, 07:14 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I especially like the first one, only too bad about the fringing. Looks like you had a great safari, though! I see you took some wonderful shots of all sorts of animals.

03-17-2012, 08:16 AM	#6
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	@sealonsf, Nice captures. You are very luck to see a leopard dragging its kill. Looks like a great set of animal sightings already. You much be having a blast. Hope K-5 and DA55-300 is living up to your expectations. Originally posted by Na Horuk I especially like the first one, only too bad about the fringing. Looks like you had a great safari, though! I see you took some wonderful shots of all sorts of animals. African light can be tough. Very harsh contrasts, so almost any lens may fringe, but this looks a little extreme, What f-stop did you shoot at?

03-17-2012, 08:25 AM	#7
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729 Original Poster	Originally posted by KevinR African light can be tough. Very harsh contrasts, so almost any lens may fringe, but this looks a little extreme, What f-stop did you shoot at? This was quite far away so I haven't been able to get really good captures (there's one more of sleeping leopard that I haven't posted that was much closer). I shot this at f5.8, 1/800, ISO 400. What would have been better? Like I said, this was a big crop but I'm not very technical and just set my camera to what I hope will work for the situation and shoot away. And any ideas of how to get rid of the fringing once it's there? I have Photoshop Elements.

03-17-2012, 09:22 AM	#8
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	More exciting shots to ponder Thanks for sharing.

03-18-2012, 03:21 AM	#9
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by sealonsf This was quite far away so I haven't been able to get really good captures (there's one more of sleeping leopard that I haven't posted that was much closer). I shot this at f5.8, 1/800, ISO 400. What would have been better? Like I said, this was a big crop but I'm not very technical and just set my camera to what I hope will work for the situation and shoot away. And any ideas of how to get rid of the fringing once it's there? I have Photoshop Elements. Not sure it will fix it entirely, but generally stopping down helps quite a bit with fringing. Your shutter-speed is high at 1/800, so you have some latitude there. Try for f/8 if light permits. I can't help much with PP tips, but look for lots of recommendations on reducing purple fringe in PP on the forum.

03-18-2012, 07:04 AM	#10
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Thanks for taken us along on what must have been a wonderful trip, really did enjoy your photography.