Clouded Leopard Descending Tree Near Huaraz in at the edge of a reed bed near Huaraz

Clouded Leopard Descending Tree Near Huaraz

by Lisa O'Donnell

Dappled sunlight falls through the canopy, illuminating the spotted coat of a clouded leopard as it descends a tree trunk headfirst. The animal hangs upside down, claws gripping the rough bark, body stretched vertically. Behind the predator, a dense reed bed sways gently at the edge of a forest clearing. Humid air hangs heavy after recent rain, making the leaves appear dark and glossy. The leopard's tail extends straight down for balance, its head lowered toward the forest floor. Shadows shift across the textured fur, highlighting the muscular tension in its hind legs. The scene shows a moment of patient stillness before the next movement.

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Camera Olympus XA*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus XA photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film Kodak T-MAX 100 fine grain
Location at the edge of a reed bed near Huaraz
Date 1990-12-07
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 9.5893, -77.4479
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