Thanks guys I really appreciate the comments. Nakky, I have got one with the eyes open but it needs a bit of work on the background - hope to post it soon.
Very nice. Since you mentioned a background on another shot, you might consider toning down the whites in the background on this one too, since the brightness takes the eye away from the subject matter, which is very beautiful. It might really bring out the contrast in the leopard more. There is a bit of a reddish blur at the bottom of the lit area as well.
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