Leopard descending kopje.


Posted by Marc on Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:53 am

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A large electrical storm was about to hit, and perhaps through previous experience, a leopard takes this opportunity to descend a large kopje and seek shelter away from the heights of possible danger.

Elated to say after our beloved Govt finally released us from a self imposed 2 year lock out from ALL international travel, that I'm so excited to leave for a 4 week assignment Monday to capture the end of calving season in the Serengeti.
Armed with a myriad of Covid regulations/paperwork, half the battle will be just getting there unstressed, and will kiss that beautiful Serengeti soil when I land.

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by david fletcher on Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:26 am
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Cracking shot Marc and delighted to hear you are on the move again. Good luck and happy shooting!
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:29 am
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Beautiful scene, Marc!  I know how much you have been missing your Africa trips, so I wish you safe and as stress free as possible journeys - and of course, wonderful sightings when you get there.  :) 

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:10 am
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Great inclusion of the habitat, it tells the story.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:46 pm
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Love the environmental aspect of this shot-very dramatic with the storm clouds...and of course the beautiful leopard.
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by Marc on Mon Mar 28, 2022 6:08 am
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Many thanks for the positive comments everyone and EP from the NS mod's, greatly appreciated.
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