p.1 #1 · Leopard Cub hanging out in the Grass & Tree
We watched a Mother leopard and her 2 cubs for 2-3 days at different times - it was so cool to see them interact and play in the Sausage Tree - it was like a jungle gym they would run all over chasing each other and a stubborn barn owl that wanted no part of there fun - they ran up and down the tree and the Mother brought them an Aardwolf for breakfast - here are some shots of the young male looking around in the grass - and hanging around in the tree
you can see some of the left overs in the upper right of the tree
p.1 #3 · Leopard Cub hanging out in the Grass & Tree
I'm not sure there is anything more fun than watching cubs playing...and leopard cubs are so special with their tree climbing skill, pouncing and stalking....what a great day that must have been. Thanks for sharing those photos with us.
Eric
p.1 #13 · Leopard Cub hanging out in the Grass & Tree
We had a special permit that Jim Blue got from the Tanzania govt which allowed our 2 vehicles phenomenal access to the Serengeti - at most we were usually within 20-30 yards or less of the tree - I had 2 cameras both MK IV one was set up with my 500 mm L IS and the other had my 70-200 L IS - these were all taken with the 500 mm - at one point I was laying down in the truck shooting out of the lower window - to get the low angle in the grass - not too much crop on any of these shots - the BW was with the 70-200 - the regular roads were over 250 + yds from this particular tree and there were people trying to get their drivers to join us - but they new better - we had signs indicating that we were a film crew - and the other drivers knew not to approach - This access made this trip very special
p.1 #14 · Leopard Cub hanging out in the Grass & Tree
What a fantastic arrangement, Marcy.
Wish me luck: TZ next week, 3 to a vehicle but standard access to the Crater and Serengeti. I am hoping the early season aspect affords us less challenge of shooting around other vehicles, and that the higher grasses are not too much of an obstacle and add to scenery.
The pro is going as long as 200-400 on full frame. In dry season, shorter grass he takes longer lenses. I will be at 100-400 on a 7D and a wide and mid-range zoom on 5D II.
Scott
Well done