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Make: SONY
Model: DSC-W1
Shutter Speed: 10/250 second
F Number: F/4.5
Focal Length: 19 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Picture Taken: Nov 19, 2005, 12:30:00 PM

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In case you are not familiar with this animal, this is a snow leopard. These animals are naturally shy, especially in the day time, but Karma here was more than willing to tolerate my presence for a quick photo. If this photograph has anything going for it it is the striking detail. We do not often get a chance to get this close to a snow leopard.


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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
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OMG! Beautiful photograph! I :heart: SNOW LEAPORDS!!! <-- Seriously, they control my life! :+fav:

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"When there is a world where something equals nothing, and the flying monkeys play nice, THEN I shall eat the cake of youth. But until then, I shall eat the waffles intead!" -GT
sheer wow factor here.


Seriously! You lucky dawg, getting to take such a beautiful photo up close with a freaking snow leopard!!! ooooh I envy youuuuuu so much :heart: Well done! a beautiful crisp shot

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RAWR =^-^= MeAn KiTtEh
Obey the whiskers coz they own you!
Beautiful capture! :D I know what you mean by them being shy... Proven well by my recent photograph of one found on my photography account > [link]
Their certainly gorgeous creatures though...

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:floating: Heaven doesn't want me and Hell's too afraid I'll take over :devilish:

Photography Account: ~KaytanasFreelance
If you want to learn more about snow leopards and get the chance, be sure to check out the Snow Leopard Trust...

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Thank you for the comments!
awsome pic wow don't have wild life like that in florida no we have gators and hogs

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Palin 2012....Well if that happens I know why we think the world will end in 2012!
Ooo, she's beautiful. :wow: And you captured her cute shyness.. Gyyyaahhh! Karma has such wonderful markings. :aww: Lovely shot!

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Moonlight shines on the dew-dappled ruby walls, that confine me
To my own prision, help me, or I shall die in ruby red
My blood shall shed, and run with the ground
But no one shall know of my depart
For in my prision, the walls have long been stained
While searching through images of big cats, my eye was drawn to this one because of the monochromatic colors. Then I noticed the name! I had to view the full version and favorite it because I use the name Karma online.
wonderful!

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a rider without a horse is just a human.
a horse without a rider is still a horse.
Wow, what a fabulous shot, and such a majestically beautiful big cat too :wow: :+fav:


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