Today we'll join the global celebration of International Leopard Day.
The initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of leopard species worldwide.
Here are a few from my recent trip to Kenya.

Hare today............gone tonight!

Giza the Black Leopardess grabs herself a Scrub Hare dinner.
When darkness sets, she's in her element.

Laikipia- Kenya.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/250s
f/2.8
-1.3 EV
ISO25600@ 200mm.







Just try and take it from me!

A male Leopard known as Kisiwa in possession of a Dik Dik he had stolen the previous night from Giza the Black Leopardess of Laikipia.
Sadly this was an all too common occurrence, so Giza would always have to sacrifice her first to this naughty thief!

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8 w/tc engaged.
1/1600s
f/4
ISO3600





Out from the shadows

Giza steps out from her invisibility in the shadows to commence her nightly hunting session.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/250s
f/2.8
ISO25600@ 185mm.










You lookin' at me!

The male Kisiwa gives me his best head turn one ear up look of incongruity one evening in Laikipia- Kenya.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/640s
f/4
ISO4000






Sleep with one eye open.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/640s
f/2.8
ISO9000




Cheers
Marc

Fantastic series, Marc.

Great shots. I like #5 best but #3 is a close second

Splendid images, Marc! Love that you could get it wild. It is impossible to choose a favorite since they all are!

These are stunning images. Love that you got to eye level. So many from safari are shot down from within vehicles. Being at eye level makes me feel like I am there.

Very nice set. #1 is my favorite.

Bikeman said:

These are stunning images. Love that you got to eye level. So many from safari are shot down from within vehicles. Being at eye level makes me feel like I am there.

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@Bikeman Many thanks, it helps having a vehicle with no doors and the ability to lie flat in the back.

I am fond of the Kisiwa shot of incongruity. It's that classic cat expression of alertness.

marc said:

Today we'll join the global celebration of International Leopard Day.
The initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of leopard species worldwide.
Here are a few from my recent trip to Kenya.

Hare today............gone tonight!

Giza the Black Leopardess grabs herself a Scrub Hare dinner.
When darkness sets, she's in her element.

Laikipia- Kenya.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/250s
f/2.8
-1.3 EV
ISO25600@ 200mm.

View attachment 88210





Just try and take it from me!

A male Leopard known as Kisiwa in possession of a Dik Dik he had stolen the previous night from Giza the Black Leopardess of Laikipia.
Sadly this was an all too common occurrence, so Giza would always have to sacrifice her first to this naughty thief!

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8 w/tc engaged.
1/1600s
f/4
ISO3600

View attachment 88209



Out from the shadows

Giza steps out from her invisibility in the shadows to commence her nightly hunting session.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/250s
f/2.8
ISO25600@ 185mm.

View attachment 88211



View attachment 88212




You lookin' at me!

The male Kisiwa gives me his best head turn one ear up look of incongruity

one evening in Laikipia- Kenya.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/640s
f/4
ISO4000

View attachment 88208




Sleep with one eye open.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/640s
f/2.8
ISO9000


View attachment 88213

Cheers
Marc

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Excellent collection of images Marc.
Happy trails.

Many thanks for the positive comments everyone, greatly appreciated.