Leopard Cub by Matt Burrard-Lucas

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.

mattbl.com

28 Comments

kaybee Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 1:37 am
what a kitten! and what lighting!
Chamika Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 2:40 am
The cute playfulness of the cub is apparent even in the picture. Beautiful capture!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 4:28 am
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 Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Colours and details are all spot on – thats before you even get to the best bit…
Pauline Jones Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 8:49 am
This is one of my top ten photos; well composed, beautifully shot and an absolutely lovely subject.
Keith C Towers Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Cute shot. I bet this little cub felt like the King of the jungle perched in his little tree. Nicely taken.
Anurag Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Great photo, appreciated in many fora.
poster boy Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:53 am
aw man sooooo cute!
Bart van den Bos Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:55 am
This is just the Best, that they can give us.
Sue Gagnon Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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 Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Wow! Amazing that’s how naturalistic photos should be, great great shot!
cabriolil Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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 Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Thanks Matt for this delightful picture.
I love it!
Renee Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
This is got to be the CUTEST photo i have seen on here! CONGRATS!!
Miriam Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Amazing capture-Fabulous job!
wito Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
WOW!!! I congratulate! Such shot – the big good luck!
Annie Montez Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
so cute!
you really captured the playfullness of the cub to its full advantage. nicly done
M Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 1:12 am
I wonder what he’s looking at. Did he see a bug? Or a lizard? Something’s got his attention
Jacob Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 5:15 am
Very cute photo and well done.
David Lazar Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
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 Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Awww, nice kitty. hehe . My new avatar.
ollie Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:51 am
oooo F-stop to the maxxx. jeeze i wouldnt wait around too long…what if the mom comes? great shot!
Laurie Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:01 am
Absolutely delightful!
Your technical expertise greatly enhances the “aw” factor. I love it!
D Says:
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:38 am
hello mate

what was the f value on this image?
mike Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
He is very cute.
Su Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 7:41 am
What a beautiful shot, just love it.
Rajib Singha Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
The photo shows the eternal naughty side of the cub. Very well captured. Keep it up!
Renee Says:
October 20th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
This shot is so adorable! I just love it!