# Leopard on prawl **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** wildlife\ **Created:** [May 29, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022 "2026-05-29T15:00:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/1 "2026-05-29T15:00:46Z")
![Leopard (on prawl).jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/2/229b47a3b8b577fd3cebfe11841773afbc518019.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _In-depth_ > > The photographer has shared comprehensive information about their intent and creative vision for this image. Please examine the details and offer feedback on how they can most effectively realize their vision. ### Self Critique I feel composition is the strength of the photo. The weakness is its noise. It is primarily due to the early hour of the day and the distance. I will request members to suggest how to reduce noise. ### Creative direction I was charmed by the movement and the grace which the leopard was carrying. She appeared to be master of all she was observing. If I am able to convey my feelings that would be the success of making this photo. The message I want to convey is that preserving these beautiful creatures should be our duty. ### Specific Feedback 1. Composition; 2. Angle of light 3. Sharpness 4. Reducing noise ### Technical Details Camera: Canon R5 Lens: Canon RF 100-500 with 1.4 ex. Speed: 1/125 Aperture: 7.1 ISO: 1600 ### Description Jawai, Rajashthan, India is considered as Leopard capital in India. In a small area there are more than 45 leopards. I was in safari jeep lookning for a good photo of leopard. Suddenly, Padma a female leopard appeard from behind a shrub. Her actions were majestic. She appeared to be making judgment of the area around her. ---
**Author:** ![timothy3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/timothy3/32/85670_2.png) [@timothy3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/timothy3)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/2 "2026-06-03T16:42:26Z")
Beautiful photo. A truly magnificent cat. I might try to crop out a bit on the left and maybe rotate a bit clockwise. An exciting moment to be sure! ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_H](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ryan_h/32/60971_2.png) [@Ryan\_H](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ryan_H)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/3 "2026-06-03T17:40:32Z")
A great shot Surendra, I really like your choice of a very wide format, it gives a sense of where she is looking and heading. The foreground vegetation is quite dominant but her position in the frame allows thew viewer to look through this as if observing from a distance (as you were). I do see quite a strong magenta cast, mainly in the background and foreground rocks. You could probably reduce this quite easily in a good photo-editor. ---
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/4 "2026-06-03T23:07:32Z")
Hi Ryan, Thanks for encouraging words and constructive comments. I will implement. Best Regards, Surendra Singh, ---
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/5 "2026-06-03T23:09:56Z")
Thanks for encouraging words and constructive feedback. I will keep in mind. Best Regards, Surendra Singh, ---
**Author:** ![santhru](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/santhru/32/86008_2.png) [@santhru](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/santhru)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/6 "2026-06-05T04:53:11Z")
Hi Surendra, I like the habitat of rocky plains in which the cat was captured 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/7 "2026-06-05T05:08:44Z")
Hi Santhru, Thanks for the encouraging message. Best Regards, Surendra Singh, ---
**Author:** ![JRajput](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jrajput/32/10866_2.png) [@JRajput](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/JRajput)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/8 "2026-06-07T14:27:17Z")
Beautiful pose, I love the gaze. As already mentioned it has a strong magenta cast. 100-500 with 1.4 TC is not really working here. ---
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/9 "2026-06-07T14:48:57Z")
Thanks for the feedback. The colour is primarily due to the colour of rocks and some adjustments in Lightroom. Having said the above, I will revisit the photo and try to improve. In future, I will keep this aspect in mind. Best Regards, Surendra Singh, ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/10 "2026-06-14T13:46:46Z")
HI Suredra This is really a great photograph. The pano framing helps to give the viewer a sense of perspective. I think the noise you were referring to may be motion blur, because of the slow shutter speed. Nice work. Peter ---
**Author:** ![surendra1](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/surendra1/32/79988_2.png) [@surendra1](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/surendra1)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/leopard-on-prawl/51022/11 "2026-06-15T05:54:13Z")
HI Peter, I am grateful for your words of encouragement. Mean a lot. Thanks and Best regards, (Surendra P Singh)