Snow Leopard

[Chiller]

Stopped by the zoo for a walk. The two snow leopards who are usually hiding were out in view. Since it is one of my favorite animals there , I snapped a few shots.

 

[Anubis]

#2 is excellent with the catchlight in the eyes. beautiful animal.

 

[oCyrus55]

Very nice, the second shot is very nice; I love the eyes.

 

[midget patrol]

I can see why they're your favorites! What beautiful creatures...

Nice captures. Very nice.

 

[oldnavy170]

awwww, he looks so cute..........great job!

 

[shoedumas]

Wow. No fences in the way or anything. Very nice stuff. #2 is fave.

 

[lostprophet]

Love them, thats the animals and the photos.
The 2 Snow Leopards in the Zoo near where I live had a cub back late last year and in Feb this year on its 2nd day out I was lucky enough to photograph it

 

[LaFoto]

Those paws look nice! Soft.
Which I doubt they are when this one goes out to get his food (not this particular one, for he's in a zoo and gets fed, but his fellow snow leopards, of which I hope there still are a good many out in the wild!?!?!).
While I do appreciate the detail in your portrait, I very much like the two pics, too, that show his front paws and a bit of his stance (is that the right word here?)

 

[Mansi]

beautiful shots carl, as always!
i love the up close #2.... great detail
thanks for sharing!

 

[JTHphoto]

amazing... i've never seen these critters before, these are all great shots but I agree with everone about #2... awesome capture. :thumbup:

 

[Chiller]

Thanks so much everyone for your kind words. I really appreciate it.

 

[megapaws]

what a stunning creating, captured stunningly. I would guess that you are a member at the zoo to be frequenting it so often.

 

[Scooter]

I love these cats. Beautiful.. #1 is my favorite. He looks very impressive.
Good detail.....

 

[Alex06]

Love the close crop and blurry green background in #2. All beautiful shots.

 

[doenoe]

Marvelous creature and you captured it perfect :thumbup: