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
Jane Lurie Photography 
I love reviewing your pictures–you have such a wide range of subjects and such a fine eye for your material.
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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.
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Thanks so much Seas Reflecting Starlight! Very kind of you.
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Those shots are stunning. You look so close and they look so relaxed
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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!
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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!!!
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Deb, A lot of luck is involved on a safari… I would love to go back. Thanks for your kind words.
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How cool is that??? thanks for sharing!!
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Hi Derrick, Thanks! Glad you liked this set!
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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 😀
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Thanks so much, Marlane. Appreciate your kind comment.
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A fantastic set. Mom and cub, beautiful cats both.
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Hi David- Thanks so much!
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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.
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Hi Ron, Thank you! I enjoyed researching and reading the proverbs- lots of basic life lessons. Appreciate your comment.
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feline is the most elegant animal in the world to me… I love them! wonderful….
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Hi Talkerhuge- They certainly are! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Aren’t they gorgeous? 🙂
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Hi Imelda- Gorgeous and spectacular:) These animals in their natural environment are incredible. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Absolutely amazing! Leopards are beautiful incredible animals!
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Hi Phil, As a fellow nature lover, I’m so glad you loved these. Thanks so much!
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These must have been magical moments. Few animals are as beautiful as the great cats. Wonderful photos accompanied by suitable quotes!
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Hi Ann-Christine- Indeed, incredibly memorable. Glad you enjoyed these along with the African quotes. Thank you!
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Incredible images Jane. You’ve captured him so beautifully.
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Hi Edith- Thank you! I enjoyed reliving it while I was posting these.
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I loved our safari too! These pictures are terrific.
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Hi Reggie- So happy you’ve experienced it. Thanks so much!
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these guys r so cute……what an experience to be so close to them…great eye!!
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Thank you, April!
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I remember being wowed by your African series. How fortunate to witness cubs! Great captures (as always!) xxoo
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Hi Sue, The cub was beautiful as was the adult… thanks so much, friend!
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Rare and beautiful animals,great photography…made me feel like I was on Safari! What a wonderful experience.
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Hi Jeannie, Thank you! Glad I took you on a little journey.
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Amazing! I love Nature and wild life. They look gorgeous in your shots. Thank you very much for sharing with us.
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Thank you so much, Muhammad. I’m glad you enjoyed these.
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GRrrrrrrrrreat photos. The African quotes are a perfect complement to these amazing shots.
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Thanks so much, Jane. 🙂 purrrr
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That must have been a fantastic journey ! I like your choise of texts to the lovely Leopard photos . They are such beautys. // Maria
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Hi Maria, Thanks so much and I’m glad you also enjoyed the quotes.
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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.
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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”…
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Wow, beautiful leopards. You almost want to pet them. I said, almost. 🙂
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Hi Milka, So true, especially the cub. Reality strikes when you see them working on the impala! Thank you for your comment.
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Great Blog! I wished I came across it earlier!!
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Hi OwlMcCloud- Thank you! Yours, too–very nice. Appreciate you following me. Hope you enjoy!
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Good choice for the challenge! Well done & a wonderful memory.
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Thanks, T. Great to share it with you.
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To have seen that must have been fanstastic. To have been able to photograph it was fantastic for the rest of us. Great work.
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Hi Tim, It was incredible – basic survival and fascinating animal behavior. Thanks for appreciating!
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