We ( my son Neal and I ) left as usual before dawn at the place where we spotted the leopard female the evening before. While waiting and listening to the noises rumors carried by the wind a herd of impala approached the tree, Made mojo ( name of the leopard )meaning the spotted one , undoubtedly heard the noise or was it the smell of the impala. She descended slowly from the upper branches
While she came down or eyes crossed , be it for a fraction of time , shivering of the intensity and being aware of the sheer power and aggressions these animals present, it was a once in a lifetime experience which I was able to encounter on a close distance . We drove slowly backwards not to interfere the behavior of her and her eventual prey Image taken at Ruaha np Tanzania.
It is true that when one sees a leopard in the wild, it is a fleeting moment of transcendence that grips us. Whether its the first or the fiftieth time, the heart quickens, palms sweat and the adrenaline pumps as our hands grip a little tighter on the Land Rover bars. It’s almost as if something inside flutters… and then disappears. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, leopards in particular leave an indelible impression on those of us lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat.
Selous NP - Tanzania
This image is also available on request through the contact form in a variety of sizes and premium finishes, including Fine Art Print, ChromaLuxe Glossy, ChromaLuxe Matte, Dibond Glossy, Dibond Matte, and Canvas. If you are looking for a custom size or presentation, feel free to get in touch to discuss the available options.
We ( my son Neal and I ) left as usual before dawn at the place where we spotted the leopard female the evening before. While waiting and listening to the noises rumors carried by the wind a herd of impala approached the tree, Made mojo ( name of the leopard )meaning the spotted one , undoubtedly heard the noise or was it the smell of the impala. She descended slowly from the upper branches
While she came down or eyes crossed , be it for a fraction of time , shivering of the intensity and being aware of the sheer power and aggressions these animals present, it was a once in a lifetime experience which I was able to encounter on a close distance . We drove slowly backwards not to interfere the behavior of her and her eventual prey Image taken at Ruaha np Tanzania.
It is true that when one sees a leopard in the wild, it is a fleeting moment of transcendence that grips us. Whether its the first or the fiftieth time, the heart quickens, palms sweat and the adrenaline pumps as our hands grip a little tighter on the Land Rover bars. It’s almost as if something inside flutters… and then disappears. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, leopards in particular leave an indelible impression on those of us lucky enough to see them in their natural habitat.
Selous NP - Tanzania
This image is also available on request through the contact form in a variety of sizes and premium finishes, including Fine Art Print, ChromaLuxe Glossy, ChromaLuxe Matte, Dibond Glossy, Dibond Matte, and Canvas. If you are looking for a custom size or presentation, feel free to get in touch to discuss the available options.