BLACK LEOPARD (Panthera pardus) by Larry Linton

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23-JUL-2007	Larry Linton

BLACK LEOPARD (Panthera pardus)

NZ

The black color of these cats is caused by a combination of recessive genes, a condition known as MELANISM. Two spotted parents can produce melanistic cubs. Though dark in color, these animals retain the rosette (spotted) pattern on their fur, which can be seen in the image above, if you look carefully.

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
1/50s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 hide exif

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Date/Time	23-Jul-2007 11:28:54
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 30D
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Focal Length	400 mm
Exposure Time	1/50 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	400
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Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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Exposure Program	(6)
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Alain Boussac		24-Mar-2011 15:50
Very very beautiful, and thanks for the explanations. V.

Jorge ALDANA		13-Feb-2009 19:33
Hello Larry, I sent you a private comment. Just wanted to make sure you received it.

Patrick Nichols		26-Oct-2008 00:11
Hi Larry, I'm searching for a cool pic of a black leopard to use in a poster I'm designing to benefit the new upcoming exhibit at the Denver Zoo called "Asian Tropics". You can go to denverzoo.org and click the asian tropics link to check it out. The zoo is taking donations and coming up with cool fund raising ideas to pay for this new exhibit. It's a $50 million dollar project. My idea is to come up with a cool poster that the zoo can sell and have the proceeds go towards the 'Asian Tropic" project. I'd be donating my time in the poster design. If you allowed me to use your pic I would put photo credit with your name and info on the poster. I'll let you think on this and hope to here from you soon. Thanks for taking the time to read my email. Patrick Nichols

Amirali Aria		22-Sep-2008 11:31
I Love it. I Pray it. He is the most powerfull animal in the world of wildness. Many thanks & appreciate of your kind & efficient attention on this greate animal. With best regards, Amirali Aria

geonni banner		20-Jan-2008 05:32
I've never seen a better portrait of a leopard. V

Guest		25-Dec-2007 18:10
Such detail, Larry! Excellent. Tony

Jonathan Popp		24-Dec-2007 12:25
Ya, I think that's close enough :) Great shot!

Guest		23-Dec-2007 13:44
Beautiful portrait of a beautiful Panther, Larry! Well done.

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