Leopards up close

I took this picture at a leopard collection that is going to close soon

What settings would have been better for this type of shot ? It was a snap shot in time and was right at the back of the enclosure and not very good light.

EXIF info

Exposure Time = 1/180"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2009-05-17 13:26:05
Date Time Digitized = 2009-05-17 13:26:05
Shutter Speed Value = 7.49 TV

Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 300mm
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Contrast = Hard
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Hard
Subject Distance Range = Distant view

-- JackRuss - 23 May 2009

24 May 2009 17:13:49 JohnAshford:

Having had a go at development from the RAW file (thank you George!) I think there would have been more to work on given:

- fill flash, if you were closer than 5 metres;
- push the exposure maybe 0.5 or 0.7 ev and recover the balance in Lightroom;

The basic problem is that photography uses light and animals in dark corners are a real pain - so get really close & use flash?

Impressive shot, though!

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24 May 2009 18:33:43 JackRuss:

I wish I could have got a bit closer but do not think that the picture would have ended up on here thou, or me being able to take any more pictures that day either.

I like the idea of pushing the exposure and bringing it back from the raw file. I was lazy with the picture above and that is the Jpeg that the camera recorded, as the camera was set on raw and jpeg.

John I have scanned your edit and it adds loads to the picture the blacking of the edge works really well.

You should post it on here to show the difference?

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24 May 2009 18:48:47 JohnAshford:

Done!

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