It Is a tough life in the wild, even for those fairly high up on the food chain. So Its good to find a vantage point, with a clear view of potential dangers. This lovely lady was watching over her young male cub, while trying to get some rest. But even when her eyes were shut, we knew she was totally aware of our movements. When she was ready, she would open her eyes and give us an all-knowing stare. Although she looks very relaxed here, leaning on her paw, in a flash she could be down out of that tree and ready to deal with any threat. To me, each cat has its own unique personality. We humans should realise that there is great diversity within a species, but this is something we tend to forget. I like the fact that I was able to capture the whole leopard, even her lazy tail, in the square format.
It Is a tough life in the wild, even for those fairly high up on the food chain. So Its good to find a vantage point, with a clear view of potential dangers. This lovely lady was watching over her young male cub, while trying to get some rest. But even when her eyes were shut, we knew she was totally aware of our movements. When she was ready, she would open her eyes and give us an all-knowing stare. Although she looks very relaxed here, leaning on her paw, in a flash she could be down out of that tree and ready to deal with any threat. To me, each cat has its own unique personality. We humans should realise that there is great diversity within a species, but this is something we tend to forget. I like the fact that I was able to capture the whole leopard, even her lazy tail, in the square format.