Stare of a Predator

LOVE the eye!

Amur LeopardPanthera pardus orientalis

Shari and I went to the zoo today to see if we could add to the donations we are giving to them.

This is by far my favorite of the day - make sure to check out the large view. Or See It On Black (thanks, FD!)

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dianeham says:

My favorite cat!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

kwilliams says:

Quite the shot, very nice
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

camden hackworth says:

Great shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeeDesertRat says:

I had to check your focal length before commenting...

Glad you weren't too close ;) Nice shot!

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Shakespearette says:

How gorgeous!! Really striking shot, fantastic subject, and I love the clear intention in the eye. Well phrased title too! Thanks for sharing this and submitting it to (1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Lloyd says:

Cowabunga big Bob did you see this picture Marty got. LOL Way nice shot and shooting.
Doug
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanniepaul says:

Wow! Wonderful image! Great work!
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Momba says:

Stunning!!! and Wonderful!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

omigod! Soooo striking! Seen in 1-2-3 just now. I have a jaguar that is about like this, however mine was stuffed, in a museum case, lol!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Brynjar Vik [deleted] says:

love the crop .... great shot (123)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

aracellitakesphotos says:

Great shot
1-2-3 Nature
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiedog says:

awesome shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

LexiJoy says:

Gorgeous animal, and gorgeous shot. The composition is perfect.

Wow!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Guess What iCott? says:

WOW! Beautiful animal and a wonderful shot!!!
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Art- says:

Wonderfully intimate shot. Fantastic!

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Naturability says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

seawallrunner says:

rawr !! (123N)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

hearman says:

Not bad for a D70 photo Marty, just kidding very nice.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Shepherd says:

I agree, that D70 held up to the competition very well. Love the composition on this.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

Wow! That's amazing full size. Great job.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

CeeCeeDotCa says:

this is wonderful...have to add it to my favs of the day too!
Looks like you had a great day!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Curly_Toot says:

How ever did you manage to get that shot! was he/she pacing towards you??
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

SouthernBelladonna says:

excellent!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

hamapenguin says:

cool!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Josho says:

Definitely awesome.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

Powerful image.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

KmacN says:

Fabulous. A fave.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

lifefreezer says:

beautiful cat...nice composition
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Anikó says:

He fascination
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ananda Debnath says:

Awesome. I think your reflection is visible in the cat's eyes in the 'Original' size. Had no idea there were 'Amur' leopards. Only heard of the Amur falcon so far.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

soninka says:

oh wow, should definitely be viewed large, great shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

The Norwegian says:

oh wow...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Superb depth of field to home in on that intense stare.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Thanks everyone for the comments - sorry that I didn't respond before this!

I was really happy with the way that this one turned out. Usually I take a very documentarian view of my shots, trying to get the whole body, good pose, etc. Here I went a little artistic, deliberately focusing on the eye. Glad that so many others found it as interesting as I did!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim Glover [deleted] says:

Fantastic shot!

Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Nature group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi_tripp says:

Wonderful!
Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Nature group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

TerryMcT says:

What a beautiful eye! I love this.

Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Nature group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Msokoloffster says:

Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Photo
group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Douglas Carvalho. says:

Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Nature group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dubambassador says:

incredible
Rated 5/5 (by the Rate My: Nature group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Augusto Miranda Martins says:

Awesome capture! The eye is amazing.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

MathgeekTodd says:

You know this pic rocks... let me just add a comment that says so!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

lawatha says:

Amazing. Such a beautiful animal.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Simple Life says:

Fantastic
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Marvs Images says:

Great crop and capture.

Marvs Images
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Gypsy Flores Photography says:

wow.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

fortunecookieprize says:

Outstanding! I love the perspective - the eye color against the fur is really quite spectacular!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

...Random Images from The Heartland... says:

Incredible stare,very intense.Damn fine shot sir !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jude says:

wow ... stunning stare & detailed reflection in this eye ... fave
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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«Gaurav» says:

Awesome!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Pam999 says:

Wow Marty!! If you pull this shot up in the "original size" and look very carefully at his eye, there you are, kind sir, in the eye of the tiger! What an amazing self-portrait. How cool is that!!! The artist captured in his art - one and the same. Or, is it merely the shadow of my imagination??? Nope, there you are.........
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Antuanet Forcella says:

what a look....nice shot!
Seen on the *Challenge You* group.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

silentmute says:

WOW!!! Awesome detail. Fantastic shot.
A fave!!!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Camera Eye says:

I like this capture. Very Nice Shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Indra Swari says:

Excellent shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

flynn2007 [deleted] says:

great quarter portrait.
different but in a good way.
good eye detail.

check out my cats
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Tor... says:

RE: Thnx, wasn't easy timing the dancing lemur. Thnx to the continous shooting mode :)

But this is a nice picture of yours. Nice DOF and nice composition.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mannan3 says:

Woowww~~~~~~
So beautiful~~~ ^^
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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vivshots2008 says:

nice shot I see your reflection in his eye.
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Carly200 says:

What an Eye!!!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Animalography says:

Fantastic :)
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nathaliehupin says:

Wonderful capture

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