On the Anthill

[Wild Images]

Full frame, Sabi Sands, the place to go to get these beautiful cats in the wild.
Nikon D70
Sigma 80-400 OS
SB800
About 5 m away
Late afternoon

[bigbob]

Re: On the Anthill

Beautiful shot Callie , i can only guess what it feels like to be able to shoot big cats in the wild , one day i've promised myself a safari trip .
The warm light really suits this shot , maybe one small critique i'd like to see the whole animal , but this is personall taste .

B..

[Wild Images]

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Hi Bob
I will post a full monty later, this is full size, at 180 mm, no more of her was visible here. I tend to shoot detail so you guys will see a lot of mug shots

Callie

[Tom]

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Welcome.
The first thing that struck me was the similarity of colours in foreground and backbround preventing the cat from standing out more. Then I thought the cat may be deliberately resting in "camouflage" if you know what I mean. How far were you from her and what lens?
Many thanks
Tom

[Wild Images]

Re: On the Anthill

Welcome.
The first thing that struck me was the similarity of colours in foreground and backbround preventing the cat from standing out more. Then I thought the cat may be deliberately resting in "camouflage" if you know what I mean. How far were you from her and what lens?
Many thanks
Tom

Hi Tom
Thanks for looking.
it is the essence of these cats to blend in with their BG, so that they will be less conspicuous? to their pray. Details of the shoot is available in the exif data, and as sub script to the image. She was about 5 m max from us. This is full frame, so it gives an indication of how near. At 400 mm, I could fill the frame with only her head. I will post one tonight, DV.
Regards
Callie

[Ian]

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Hi Tom
Thanks for looking.
it is the essence of these cats to blend in with their BG, so that they will be less conspicuous? to their pray. Details of the shoot is available in the exif data, and as sub script to the image. She was about 5 m max from us. This is full frame, so it gives an indication of how near. At 400 mm, I could fill the frame with only her head. I will post one tonight, DV.
Regards
Callie

Out of interest was this shot on film or digital?

Ian

[coupekid]

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Full frame, Sabi Sands, the place to go to get these beautiful cats in the wild.

Absolutely beautiful shot.

I love the little glint in his eye, and the nice warm feel of the whole image bringing out the atmosphere of the exotic location.

Very nice!

[Wild Images]

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Out of interest was this shot on film or digital?

Ian

Hi Ian
99% of my pics are digital - D70 this one, most of my newer work D200.
Regards
Callie

[Wild Images]

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Absolutely beautiful shot.

I love the little glint in his eye, and the nice warm feel of the whole image bringing out the atmosphere of the exotic location.

Very nice!

Thanks CK, she is a very nice lady. I was fortunate to see and shoot her on two different occations with two different cubs.
Regards
Callie

[Pol]

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........ She was about 5 m max from us. This is full frame, so it gives an indication of how near. At 400 mm, I could fill the frame with only her head. I will post one tonight, DV.
Regards
Callie

It's a beautiful picture - I love it! I'd also love to see one of her head filling the frame, if you have one.

You're so lucky to be able to watch and photograph these beautiful animals out in the wild and be able to get so close to them too.

Pol

[Archangel]

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Full frame, Sabi Sands, the place to go to get these beautiful cats in the wild.
Nikon D70
Sigma 80-400 OS
SB800
About 5 m away
Late afternoon

Very, very nice shot. I like very much the colors and that "look to infinite" moment you captured the tiger.


Regards

George

[Pops]

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I can only echo the compliments/comments that have already been made.

[Wild Images]

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Thanks pol will do so later
Callie

[Wild Images]

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Thanks, George
I am glad you like her.
Callie

[Wild Images]

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Thank you Pops
like all spotted felines she is easy to like - lol.
Callie