This was the second of the three leopards we saw recently in Kenya. She gave us a nice show as she climbed up and then down a tree before disappearing into the bushes. She must have gotten into some sort of a fight with that little chunk taken out of her nose. We caught up with her again later when she was lounging on a big boulder in the foothills of Samburu National Reserve. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 195mm) ISO 200, f/2.8 at 1/1250th of a second.
She and this shot are beautiful. I continue to live vicariously through your safari photos until I can return (someday!). Thank you for sharing your work!
I always zoom into the shots before reading your caption—i don’t know, but it was so clear she’s a female. Incredibly beautiful and yet all the power & strength is vibrating through the image.
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This was the second of the three leopards we saw recently in Kenya. She gave us a nice show as she climbed up and then down a tree before disappearing into the bushes. She must have gotten into some sort of a fight with that little chunk taken out of her nose. We caught up with her again later when she was lounging on a big boulder in the foothills of Samburu National Reserve. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 195mm) ISO 200, f/2.8 at 1/1250th of a second.
Such beautiful creatures.
Reminds me of a photo I took. I tried to post it here, but failed.
Beautiful golden sunlight illuminating your great shot, Sean!
Thanks Sue. This was one of the highlights of the last trip. We spent about half an hour, maybe more watching her move across the savanna.
She and this shot are beautiful. I continue to live vicariously through your safari photos until I can return (someday!). Thank you for sharing your work!
Thanks Mary. Keep us in mind when you want to return. We’re doing it full time now.
I always zoom into the shots before reading your caption—i don’t know, but it was so clear she’s a female. Incredibly beautiful and yet all the power & strength is vibrating through the image.
I agree. With leopards I can definitely tell a female and male apart based on the face.
So beautiful I know how much Karen loves these cats!
She does Mo, as do we all. They’re usually the number one target for guests on our trips.