Portraits of Africa: Cats
Thank you for the positive response on my leopard post. It brought back many wonderful memories from our safari in Botswana and South Africa. Of course, it motivated me to revisit my Africa images. In keeping with the cat theme, here are some favorite portraits of these incredible animals. I am looking forward to sharing more of the “Big Five” and other scenes as I go through them.
Enjoy prowling around and feel free to click on an image for a larger peek.
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” ~ Karen Blixen, Out of Africa
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Magnificent Cat
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Golden Lioness
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Leopard On Alert
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Resting Place
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Beautiful Stalker
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I’m All Ears, Leopard Cub
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Fierce Yawn
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My Termite Mound
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Looking Good
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Lazy African Day
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Still Hungry
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Regal and Reposed
“Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is the worst of all.” ~ Brian Jackman
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This entry was posted on March 13, 2013 by Jane Lurie. It was filed under Animals, Nature, Photography, Portraits, Travel, Wildlife and was tagged with Africa, Animal, Big Five, Botswana, Cat, Leopard, Lion, Lioness, Nature, Nature Photography, Nikon, Out of Africa, Portrait, Safari, South Africa, Termite Mound, Travel, Wildlife.
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Fantastic shots, Jane.
April 6, 2013 at 8:12 pm
Hi Imelda, Thanks for all your visits and your kind comments! Appreciate it.
April 6, 2013 at 8:21 pm
These are great, Jane. I would like to know how much you paid these cats to pose for you.
March 18, 2013 at 6:36 pm
Hi 2 Clicks– Ha! Looks like a trained wildlife park, but the reality was we could have been a tasty meal at any moment!
March 18, 2013 at 9:14 pm
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Thanks, Journey of Two. Appreciate it!
March 16, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Lazy African Day just proves that cats do know best the secrets of living.
March 16, 2013 at 8:01 am
Leah– So true! Just stretch out and enjoy!
Thanks.
March 16, 2013 at 10:58 am
Looking good is so gorgeous. They sleep 20 hours a day! How did you get the other 4?
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March 15, 2013 at 7:28 am
Thanks, Steph! I didn’t realize it was 20~ it’s amazing I got any with eyes open.
March 15, 2013 at 7:33 am
Classic shots, love ‘em!
March 14, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Hi Derrick- Thank you! Classic if you’re running with the cats
March 14, 2013 at 10:44 pm
Beautiful photos of the big cats! And I love that quote from Out of Africa too.
March 14, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Hi Milka, Thank you! I am loving going through these shots again. Glad you liked the quotes, too.
March 14, 2013 at 11:28 pm
Beautiful cats.
March 14, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Thank you, David.
March 14, 2013 at 11:27 pm
So sharp and clear you could almost reach out and pat them, but I don’t think you would
March 14, 2013 at 8:09 am
Thank you, Pauline. It was very tempting to touch them, especially as they brushed by the jeep, but sanity prevailed!
March 14, 2013 at 9:38 am
Wow were they really that close? I thought they were maybe taken with a zoom lens
March 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Hi Pauline- I did have a 70-200 zoom, however, there were thrilling times when animals walked very close to our vehicle. Really amazing!
March 14, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Amazing captures! Thanks for sharing!
Ann S
March 13, 2013 at 11:42 pm
Hi Ann, Thank you! Appreciate it!
March 13, 2013 at 11:44 pm
Incredibly beautiful shots! Your lens makes it look like you’re so close – macro right????? ML
March 13, 2013 at 11:23 pm
Hi ML, Haha! Yes! Hold still, kitty…
Actually, most were with my 70-200mm 2.8 and some had a 1.7 teleconverter. I’m happy you enjoyed these- thank you!
March 13, 2013 at 11:37 pm
March 14, 2013 at 10:34 am
These are wonderful photos. I dream of going to Africa some day.
March 13, 2013 at 6:49 pm
Hi Maralee, Thanks so much! Hope you do travel there someday. Glad I could take you there for the time being!
March 13, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Just magnificent! They are beautiful. Would love to do this someday.
March 13, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Hi Kathy, Thank you! It’s wonderful- hope you do.
March 13, 2013 at 9:12 pm
I love all your cat photos ! Especially looking good and aftican lazy day . I´ve never been to Africa … So thank you for sharing your experience with us . // Maria
March 13, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Hi Maria, Finding that leopard lazing on the huge termite mound was astounding. We photographed him for a long time, lounging and posing. I hope you get there one day- it is truly life changing. Thank you!
March 13, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Magnificent animals so beautifully captured! I envy you a bit there…having seen them live!
Nice quote from one of my favourites, Danish lady Karen Blixen.
March 13, 2013 at 4:34 pm
Hi Ann Christine- Thank you very much! Yes, there are lots of good quotes from her. Appreciate your comment.
March 13, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Great shots, such magnificent beasts, thanks for sharing and greetings, Ron.
March 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Thank you, Ron. They are wonderful creatures, aren’t they? Appreciate your comment. Cheers, J
March 13, 2013 at 5:42 pm
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Hi Jane,
I only can type : WOW !
Such great photos
Cheers Angela
March 13, 2013 at 4:07 pm
Hi Angela, Thanks so much!
March 13, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Jane, those were so beautiful! Really!
Sharon Buehler 843-442-9602 (cell)
March 13, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Thank you, Sharon! Glad you like them.
March 13, 2013 at 3:50 pm