My favourite BIG cat

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My favourite BIG cat

Postby marc on Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:05 pm

The Leopard.
A few here from Sth Luangwa Nat Park- Zambia.
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Female Leopard gazing intently at an Impala 50m away.
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Mum & her 2x 3 mth old cubs, shame I couldn't get her attention as well, we spent an hour with these 3. :D (apology for the cut off paw as well :? ) + BB
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"Not too close" the little female getting brave :lol: +BB
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Postby Yi-P on Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:08 pm

Great captures!! Wonderful
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Postby Old Bob on Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:30 pm

They are brilliant, I just love how sharp and clear they are Marc, and you managed to take them without a D3, and they turned out fine. :D :D

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Postby Big V on Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:39 pm

That last shot is a ripper.
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Postby ozimax on Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:41 pm

Wow, those eyes are amazing. Wonderful captures.
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Postby blacknstormy on Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:45 pm

Stunning shots Marc !!!!
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Postby DJT on Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:07 pm

Holy Crap these are sharp, I can't get pics of my dogs sleeping in the backyard that sharp
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Postby jammy2 on Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:05 am

Very exotic pics of these creatures especially at their locale =)
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Postby dawesy on Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:35 pm

#1 is amazing. Leopard was one I didn't get an oppuunity for a good shot when I was in East Africa and it as dissapointing. Still, a good enough reason to go back!
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Postby Matt. K on Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:46 pm

#2 does it for me. Specatular! :D
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Postby Sandy Feet on Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:40 am

#2 is stunning, they just leap out of the image.
no puns intended

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Postby Phanoongy on Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:10 am

love all three of them :D there just so sharp, I wish I could go to a place that even gave a chance at taking a picture like that :!: as you have to shoot past a mesh fence at the only place I know of in Victoria that have any big cats :shock: (other than lions at werribee zoo)....
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Postby marc on Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:55 am

Hi Phanoongy
Here are the 2 Lodges we stayed at in Zambia

http://www.kaingo.com/kaingo.asp

http://www.remoteafrica.com/safaricamps ... &sublink=1

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Postby Phanoongy on Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:46 am

Both of those pages look like a lot of fun…one day I guess, :)
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Postby JeffGlue on Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:37 am

Great shots! #1 especially for me
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