This was one of three puma cubs we observed from a small cliff. The mother led the siblings out of the thick brush before strolling along a lake and disappearing into the distance. Photographed in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.

Patagonia is all about the majestic landscapes. And there’s quite often a guanaco somewhere in that landscape. This guanaco caught wind of a nearby puma and was heading for safer territory. I had just scrambled up a hill in search of the aforementioned puma. We found her and got a few shots before heading back down and realizing the great backdrop that had been behind us. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 78mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.

We watched this puma as she slowly worked her way through the grasslands of Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile, back to a kill that she had hidden earlier in the day. She would disappear into the landscape, occasionally entering a clearing such as this before vanishing again. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.

A female puma stands among mixed scrub brush and rocks in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. She had three cubs who were hiding in the bushes waiting for her to awake from her nap before they all moved on. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 360mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.

The Coscoroba swan ranges throughout southern South America. They are almost completely white, except for a bit of black on their wingtips. They are small for swans and have more of a goose-like head. I photographed this one in a lagoon in the town of Puerto Natales in southern Chile. The southern range of the Andes can be seen in the background. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 100, f/6.3 at 1/500th of a second.

(Some of you may have already gotten this post, and if so I apologize. Having issues with my website sending notifications, so trying again.) Pumas are well camouflaged in their Patagonian habitat. Of course, we had been tracking this cat for quite some time before she bedded down for a nap so we were well aware of her presence. Guanacos in the area aren’t likely to be so fortunate. Photographed in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.

This Patagonian fox was feasting on a guanaco carcass during a soft rain. After getting her fill, she gave a good shake of the fur and continued on her way. Photographed in Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonian Chile. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 280mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.

Guanacos are very common in Chile’s Torres Del Paine National Park. So are mountains. Together they make a great combo. This herd was enjoying a late day snack, but always aware that a puma might be lurking nearby. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/250th of a second.

The grasslands of Patagonia can be a dangerous place, especially for a guanaco. Being able to spot a puma amongst the constantly flowing grasslands can be a difficult task. This particular female was on her way back to a kill that she had previously stashed in the bushes. She wasn’t hunting, but still blended almost seamlessly with the landscape. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.

This Patagonian gray fox was feasting on a scavenged guanaco carcass (good band name — Guanaco Carcass) and was taking a quick break to lick his chops. He was pretty much ignoring me as I laid in grass snapping away. Photographed in Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 290mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second.