Iberian Lynx

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Spain last Christmas
One particular guide had been studying and filming 2 pairs of lynx in the same small area, for 10 years. He knew their habits and the paths they used daily.
He built a couple hides we were able to use. Then, we waited…and waited…and waited. Since they are so shy, once in the hides, we could not leave for 6 hours.
The lynx appeared like 4 times in 6 hours, and stayed around for more than a few minutes only twice. This tried my patience badly, and I looked away from the “area” briefly, just as a pair came through, (argh) but I did get a few good images.

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Technical Details

Sony A1
70-200mm @ 200
Date Taken: 2023-12-01 00:33:36
Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 4000
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode:
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Sandy,

I just wish the OOF grass in the FG was not there. Otherwise, I think its a nice photo. The Lynx is in pretty good focus with an interesting pose.

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A beautiful lynx shot, Sandy. I particularly like the purplish sheen in the eye - also the fact that both eyes are visible even with that head turn. I thought a bit about a bit of a crop from the left to make the cat less central and because of that dark bit of scrub - but really the comp. is OK.

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@Youssef_Ismail
I guess I could clone the grasses out, but I think I like them there, for context.
Always appreciate your thoughts, though!

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A very nice capture with a great pose Sandy. I am keen to see these increasingly rare cats when I am next visiting Spain.
However I think that there may be a bit of a magenta cast.