single photos "Mountain Lion"

I took this photo by chance when I was visiting my old stomping

grounds, the White Mountains near the Blue River of New Mexico. The

place is hardly populated by people and so the wildlife flourishes.

For a picture taken in the wild, this is one of the best I've seen. I've never seen a wild cougar.

This is great! I thought it was a zoo photo at first. With all the hiking I have done I have never seen a wild animal such as this!

Nice capture. A slight levels adjustment, increase in color saturation and sharpening gives it a lot more bang for the buck.

Here in southamerica, we call it "puma". You're very lucky seeing one, free and alive. They're getting more and more scarce.

 

Given the desaturated colors..have you prove to make it B&W?

I like this photo. The way the cougar is relaxing but you still get the tension in his face of always being on guard. I also like the way the light plays on the rocks and surrounding area. Would love to see this in B&W.

I spend a bit of time backpacking and rarely see the larger carnivores and then to get so close and then to get the great picture. You must work hard at this. Bill Magee

I would have attempted this kind of shot with a bigger zoom so that I would have a better chance of getting away :) 135mm you must have been close and hopefully in a car. If not you have my respect for courage. I like cat shots they have a natural ability of looking majestic. Well done.

beautiful eyes, colours and pose, nice catch Lorraine