Monday, 20th October 2008
Leopard Cub
by Matt Burrard-Lucas
This mischievous leopard cub was playing in a fallen tree. The photograph was taken in the early morning light. Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Equipment: Canon EOS 1D MKIII, 600mm lens, beanbag
Matt Burrard-Lucas
I have been a keen photographer for four years now. I especially enjoy wildlife and macro photography.
Website: mattbl.com
Leopard Cub by Matt Burrard-Lucas was photo of the day on Monday, 20th October 2008. It is tagged Botswana, Leopards. You can leave a comment below.
29 Comments
kaybee
what a kitten! and what lighting!
Chamika
The cute playfulness of the cub is apparent even in the picture. Beautiful capture!
Katherine Lee Strassburg
An amazing photo that really captures the spirit of the animal. The lighting emphasizes the contrast of textures from kitten to tree to grass–very good!
Craig Wilson
Colours and details are all spot on – thats before you even get to the best bit…
Pauline Jones
This is one of my top ten photos; well composed, beautifully shot and an absolutely lovely subject.
Keith C Towers
Cute shot. I bet this little cub felt like the King of the jungle perched in his little tree. Nicely taken.
Anurag
Great photo, appreciated in many fora.
poster boy
aw man sooooo cute!
Bart van den Bos
This is just the Best, that they can give us.
Sue Gagnon
Excellent piece, complete with the most mischievous sense one gets from the feline towards an unknown and irrelevant item for us; you have done photography’s best, you ‘snatched’ it from the parties of life. Here, life is the canvas, and I applaud your effort!
vincenzo di somma
Wow! Amazing that’s how naturalistic photos should be, great great shot!
cabriolil
Beautiful capture of texture (the leopard’s coat, the bark of the tree, the feathery grass), color and light. I also love the geometry of the cat’s tail and the tree branches, especially how the branches frame the leopard’s face. Thank you!
Marie Dunphy Harding
Thanks Matt for this delightful picture.
I love it!
Renee
This is got to be the CUTEST photo i have seen on here! CONGRATS!!
Miriam
Amazing capture-Fabulous job!
wito
WOW!!! I congratulate! Such shot – the big good luck!
Annie Montez
so cute!
you really captured the playfullness of the cub to its full advantage. nicly done
M
I wonder what he’s looking at. Did he see a bug? Or a lizard? Something’s got his attention
Jacob
Very cute photo and well done.
David Lazar
Absolutely beautiful! I love the sharpness, the background is pleasant and doesnt destract, and the subject itself is in a great pose. Your 600mm camera was worth toting around Botswana then!
Andrew
Awww, nice kitty. hehe
. My new avatar.
ollie
oooo F-stop to the maxxx. jeeze i wouldnt wait around too long…what if the mom comes? great shot!
Laurie
Absolutely delightful!
Your technical expertise greatly enhances the “aw” factor. I love it!
D
hello mate
what was the f value on this image?
mike
He is very cute.
Su
What a beautiful shot, just love it.
Rajib Singha
The photo shows the eternal naughty side of the cub. Very well captured. Keep it up!
Renee
This shot is so adorable! I just love it!
Mollie harrison
aww i love it!!!