Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by SaraR:
I find it hard to believe that this is a photograph in the generally accepted usage of the term 'wildlife photography'. It is a good photograph, but I am unconvinced this in the wild. Just in case I am wrong, I am not going to vote.

Edit. To make my voting consistent I am going to vote, but adjust downwards for a photo of a captive animal - if I am wrong, my apologies.

Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by Ja-9:
I'm going to really go out on a limb here and guess that this is from the Jacksonville Zoo I think it's terribly coincidental that the Jaguar in the article has the identical BG as your picture. Such a shame as the animal is beautiful.

As per the challenge description "For the purpose of this challenge, "wildlife" should be considered non-domesticated mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians living in a natural environment. Now that you know what to photograph, take your best shot"!

Having spent the last week "hunting wildlife" in my local area, risking injury, donating blood to the local mosquito blood banks. I will be quite disappointed to find out that this is indeed taken at a Zoo. No matter the beauty of the subject.

Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by Lydia:
I've seen all of the entries. I liked this one from the first for its rich colors and focus on the face.

I hate to sound mean.... (really! I do!), but... This ... without seeing the competition... and knowing it was a zoo capture... would make me vote a 6.

But... seeing the competition... Now, it's an 8 from me.

I LOVE those rich colors.

Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by skewsme:
yikes don't mess with him

Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by flaherma:
I think I would have been running! I love he light, beautiful details and textures. Lovely!

Jaguar on Mayan Temple
by idnic

Comment by Ken950:
Must have been awesome to see a Jaguar outside a zoo!

Portrait-Shallow DOF¨-Stop action
by idnic

Comment by blindjustice:
I am not sure what is going on here. a dance, a full frontal flash, airing something out? whatever, its fun and well composed.

Portrait-Shallow DOF¨-Stop action
by idnic

Comment by PennyStreet:
wild.. great shot.

Portrait-Shallow DOF¨-Stop action
by idnic

Comment by rooum:
Not quite seeing this shallow DOF but it's a great wedding shot so 8.

Portrait-Shallow DOF¨-Stop action
by idnic

Comment by LoVi:
Told you not to steal my boyfriend.