Wild Weekly Photo Challenge: Look Up!
An African safari is a life-changing experience especially for a photographer. Being so close to animals in the wild is thrilling and this sequence was part of one of the most exciting moments we spent during our trip. This mother leopard and her cub had just finished feasting on an impala high up in a tree. These photos show them sated and cleaning up after their meal. We spent a great deal of time looking up!
Since part of this series is fairly graphic –naturally so– I have included a link to the entire set which is fascinating and amazing to see as the mother hoists the antelope up into the tree as the cub follows for the meal. Please click here for the rest of the series.
“Do not look where the harvest is plentiful, but where the people are kind.”~ Botswana Proverb
Lounging Leopard, Botswana
“It is better to walk than curse the road.” ~Botswana Proverb
My Mother’s Up There, Botswana
“A friend is someone you share the path with.” ~ African proverb
After Dinner Rest, Botswana
“To run is not necessarily to arrive.” ~ Swahili proverb
Leopard Cub Relaxing, Botswana
Many hands make light work. ~ Tanzania proverb
Family Time, Botswana
There can be no peace without understanding. ~Senegalese Proverb
Posing Cub, Botswana
“Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” ~ African Proverb
I love reviewing your pictures–you have such a wide range of subjects and such a fine eye for your material.
March 15, 2013 at 9:08 pm
Thanks so much, Patricia! It means a lot coming from you. I enjoy the challenge of different subjects. Appreciate your feedback and love your blog.
March 15, 2013 at 9:30 pm
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Thanks so much Seas Reflecting Starlight! Very kind of you.
March 6, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Those shots are stunning. You look so close and they look so relaxed
March 6, 2013 at 2:23 am
Thank you, Pauline! Relaxed and very full! Appreciate your comment on my web site as well. Glad you enjoyed the action shots from this series!
March 6, 2013 at 9:29 am
I dreamed of catching a close-up of a Leopard during my time in the Serengeti and Kruger (they are so elusive)….from your stunning images above, it’s clear I’m going to have to go back soon and try my luck in Botswana!!!
March 5, 2013 at 12:57 am
Deb, A lot of luck is involved on a safari… I would love to go back. Thanks for your kind words.
March 5, 2013 at 8:14 am
How cool is that??? thanks for sharing!!
March 3, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Hi Derrick, Thanks! Glad you liked this set!
March 3, 2013 at 8:10 pm
I love them all. They are so great – and lucky you should I say that you have the opportunity to make such wild and beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing
March 3, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Thanks so much, Marlane. Appreciate your kind comment.
March 3, 2013 at 6:51 pm
A fantastic set. Mom and cub, beautiful cats both.
March 2, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Hi David- Thanks so much!
March 3, 2013 at 8:56 am
Great photos, must have been amazing to see for real;really like the african proverbs too, they seam to be even more basic knowledge than most of the first world proverbs!
Greetngs, Ron.
March 2, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Hi Ron, Thank you! I enjoyed researching and reading the proverbs- lots of basic life lessons. Appreciate your comment.
March 3, 2013 at 8:56 am
feline is the most elegant animal in the world to me… I love them! wonderful….
March 2, 2013 at 5:13 am
Hi Talkerhuge- They certainly are! Thanks so much for stopping by!
March 2, 2013 at 8:58 am
Aren’t they gorgeous?
March 1, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Hi Imelda- Gorgeous and spectacular:) These animals in their natural environment are incredible. Thanks so much for stopping by!
March 1, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Absolutely amazing! Leopards are beautiful incredible animals!
March 1, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Hi Phil, As a fellow nature lover, I’m so glad you loved these. Thanks so much!
March 1, 2013 at 8:41 pm
These must have been magical moments. Few animals are as beautiful as the great cats. Wonderful photos accompanied by suitable quotes!
March 1, 2013 at 11:16 am
Hi Ann-Christine- Indeed, incredibly memorable. Glad you enjoyed these along with the African quotes. Thank you!
March 1, 2013 at 8:40 pm
Incredible images Jane. You’ve captured him so beautifully.
March 1, 2013 at 9:21 am
Hi Edith- Thank you! I enjoyed reliving it while I was posting these.
March 1, 2013 at 9:36 am
I loved our safari too! These pictures are terrific.
March 1, 2013 at 9:08 am
Hi Reggie- So happy you’ve experienced it. Thanks so much!
March 1, 2013 at 9:35 am
these guys r so cute……what an experience to be so close to them…great eye!!
March 1, 2013 at 9:02 am
Thank you, April!
March 1, 2013 at 9:35 am
I remember being wowed by your African series. How fortunate to witness cubs! Great captures (as always!) xxoo
March 1, 2013 at 8:44 am
Hi Sue, The cub was beautiful as was the adult… thanks so much, friend!
March 1, 2013 at 9:35 am
Rare and beautiful animals,great photography…made me feel like I was on Safari! What a wonderful experience.
March 1, 2013 at 8:36 am
Hi Jeannie, Thank you! Glad I took you on a little journey.
March 1, 2013 at 9:34 am
Amazing! I love Nature and wild life. They look gorgeous in your shots. Thank you very much for sharing with us.
March 1, 2013 at 7:57 am
Thank you so much, Muhammad. I’m glad you enjoyed these.
March 1, 2013 at 9:33 am
GRrrrrrrrrreat photos. The African quotes are a perfect complement to these amazing shots.
March 1, 2013 at 7:08 am
Thanks so much, Jane.
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March 1, 2013 at 9:28 am
That must have been a fantastic journey ! I like your choise of texts to the lovely Leopard photos . They are such beautys. // Maria
March 1, 2013 at 4:00 am
Hi Maria, Thanks so much and I’m glad you also enjoyed the quotes.
March 1, 2013 at 9:28 am
Wonderful photographs, and you got so close!!
Also thanks for sharing these wonderful proverbs from that part of the world. It’s great to know we are all sharing the same words of wisdom no matter where we live.
March 1, 2013 at 3:42 am
Hi Corrine- Thank you! Yes, our jeep was parked right near the tree, however, I was using a 350mm lens. Glad you like the proverbs- my mother used to say, “many hands make light work”…
March 1, 2013 at 9:27 am
Wow, beautiful leopards. You almost want to pet them. I said, almost.
March 1, 2013 at 1:39 am
Hi Milka, So true, especially the cub. Reality strikes when you see them working on the impala! Thank you for your comment.
March 1, 2013 at 9:24 am
Great Blog! I wished I came across it earlier!!
March 1, 2013 at 12:33 am
Hi OwlMcCloud- Thank you! Yours, too–very nice. Appreciate you following me. Hope you enjoy!
March 1, 2013 at 9:23 am
Good choice for the challenge! Well done & a wonderful memory.
February 28, 2013 at 11:23 pm
Thanks, T. Great to share it with you.
February 28, 2013 at 11:27 pm
To have seen that must have been fanstastic. To have been able to photograph it was fantastic for the rest of us. Great work.
February 28, 2013 at 11:05 pm
Hi Tim, It was incredible – basic survival and fascinating animal behavior. Thanks for appreciating!
February 28, 2013 at 11:15 pm