Marcelo
Thanks Marcelo...I am so glad you liked them
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birdied wrote:
My oh my , what a wonderful selection you have posted! I really have enjoyed seeing yours and Don's shots .
I can only imagine what it would be like to be so close and sense their power , especially when they are watching you.
Wonderful work Eric.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie, I think both Don and I really enjoyed the experience and found photographing these cats on foot exhilarating.
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conebeam wrote:
What a set, Eric! Enjoyed each one of them.
Mansur
Thanks Mansur...much appreciated!
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
I would take these one at a time and comment on each but I'm not getting any younger Suffice to say this is a killer post Eric. Well done my friend!
Tim
Thanks Tim...I know you would have loved hiking up and down and taking in the scenery as well as the wildlife.
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Shasoc wrote:
Wildlife at its best!
Socrate
Thanks Socrate...it was a real thrill and very different than I'm used to.
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kdacharya wrote:
bravo, what a nice bunch of cats. TFS
Thanks KD....much appreciated.
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Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Eric...
Speechless!!!!!!
Thanks
Tom
Hi Tom...I hear you loud and clear
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redmule wrote:
Sweeeeet shots Eric. 1-28 are my picks... yikes too many to single out.
Wondering where the spots or rosettes are
Great job, looks like you had a wonderful trip.
Kevin
Thanks Kevin...I would have loved to see and photograph some young cubs....they still have some spots and even some stripes...I guess there's a reason to go back another time.
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nugeny wrote:
every one of these images is unique and great. I pick the last one
Thanks Bob...I had a blast and you will too when and if you go.
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coferg wrote:
Hi Eric,
Another great series! Spectacular to see these felines doing their thing in the wild. They appear larger than our mountain lions in Colorado. Congrats again. -Jim
Thanks Jim...I suspect they are a bit bigger having so much food around. Also, it seems cold weather predators seem to grow larger than their warmer weather brethren.
Longest post ever. How'd you get so close with these last 3?!!!!!
You must be dining with that cat. And he's looking your; or should I say our: way in 35.
Don
A really great series of images, the cat seems to be constantly on the move, not easy to capture the shot that you want. For me 9 is the stand out image, it's the one that I wish I could have taken, super eye contact.
kwilliam8 wrote:
Terrific set of images, Eric! Just wonderful!
Keith W.
Thanks so much Keith...not sure exactly what I expected but I did get my money's worth!
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jfwoodman wrote:
I need more Pumas, Eric. I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more Pumas! I gotta have more Pumas!
Awesome set of these sneaky looking beautiful cats. Congrats on the adventure and these terrific images.
Jim
Hey Jim...this one's for you buddy...can't get enough puma...well there's more to come
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Plinian wrote:
Really fun to see all of these together, Eric! What a fantastic experience. Next time, I'll have to give you some cheek swabs so you can get DNA samples!
Greg
Thanks Greg...I met the biologist from Brazil who works on Geoffrey's cats (I think that's the right spelling)...he was helping with a video that was being made of the pumas. Unfortunately my Portuguese is only slightly better than my ancient Greek so communication was limited
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Karl Witt wrote:
When images give me goosebumps that is a compliment to the photographer................YES I have goosebumps
What a wicked cool freakin' set of images Eric! Wowza man you got me here And you got my vote
Karl
Again, thanks Karl!
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JimLittle wrote:
Wonderful series....but no athletic shoes?
It would have been ironic to have the trip sponsored by Nike...this was an Ed Sullivan like experience..."We have a really big shoe tonight"
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morris wrote:
7, 11 and 18 are my picks from this lovley set Eric.
Morris
Thanks Morris...the whole trip (minus the airline snafus) was a blast...
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kmunroe wrote:
another great set Eric
Thanks Kenny
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P.F. wrote:
What a series, very impressive!
I've been there once but I never imagine it was possible to see them! and it almost looks easy looking at your images.
(some appear a little too green, 14-16, 26-27)
Thanks so much...some people who were hiking the national park got closer than they might have thought possible or even known there were pumas around....right place right time helps...but having a guide that knew the area made it all the more possible. And thanks for the cc...my color vision issues show their ugly head again....time to get a second set of eyes to be my color checker!
Eric, what can I say? These are magnificent and I can't even imagine the adrenaline rush you had to be feeling. Please keep up the adventures to share with us.
ox0312 wrote:
Lovely series and awesome job capturing these elusive cats
-Faizan
Thanks Faizan, it was a dream come true to be able to capture images of these wild cats.
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surgemaster wrote:
Fantastic set, Eric. Great addition to your cat library.
Rex
Thanks Rex and it is nice when your cat-alogue grows 😼
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jcnemy wrote:
Wow! #10 and #11 catch my eye.
Definitely took advantage of a great opportunity. Thanks for sharing!!
You're proximity has me thinking if I would have the guts to hold what I have regarding the close proximity and the obvious acknowledgment from the cat that you are within striking distance.
JC
Thanks JC...one forgets there is not deterrent to the cats making a snack out of you....I just had to hope they realized that guanaco is much better tasting than I...do think this is a rather unique place to be able to view them...not sure I would be as brazen in the woods of the Pacific Northwest or Colorado.
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DonGut wrote:
I remember those last 4. That was an excellent sighting for sure. I surrender; I can't keep up.
Don
Thanks Don....if I had more trips to draw from and maybe a real life I'd haven't gotten these done so quickly
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hnilsson wrote:
Magnificent series Eric. So many great ones. #19 stands out in particular IMO.
H
Thanks H....how I wished you could have been there too....next time my friend....and there WILL BE a next time!
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therealthings wrote:
Fantastic set.
#9 is my fav
Thanks for the pix pick!
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Killer set of pumas Eric, well done indeed.
Thanks Herb....they look so gentle to be killers but as we know, looks can be deceiving.
CW100 wrote:
good big cat series
Thanks so much!
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Ted ellis wrote:
What a collection Eric. Love the eye contact in most.
Thanks Ted...I always wonder what they are thinking when they fix me with their eyes.
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DonGut wrote:
Longest post ever. How'd you get so close with these last 3?!!!!!
You must be dining with that cat. And he's looking your; or should I say our: way in 35.
Don
I was channeling my inner CT....I'm hoping it can go on till we return or at least make plans for the next adventure. Get so close...whilst you were chimping, I was sliding forward on my belly getting ever closer and closer...not sure how the cat or you didn't notice...must have been the David Blaine effect...
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JimStock wrote:
Hi Eric
A really great series of images, the cat seems to be constantly on the move, not easy to capture the shot that you want. For me 9 is the stand out image, it's the one that I wish I could have taken, super eye contact.
Jim
Thanks Jim...and you are correct that there was quite a bit of movement during lots of the sightings...even when it was eating it moved quite a bit rather than just lie down and tuck into the carcass
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BeeBalm wrote:
11 and 19 are my favorites Eric from this wonderful set
BB
Thanks for the adult beverage and you pix picks BB
soupy wrote:
Eric, what can I say? These are magnificent and I can't even imagine the adrenaline rush you had to be feeling. Please keep up the adventures to share with us.
Sue
Thanks Sue...yes it was quite exciting...at some point you forget these are wild and you are not protected by anything.
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tfoltz wrote:
Great set Eric, what a thrill this had to have been, very nice
-Tim
Thanks Tim...yes it is a thrill to have a predator so close but still doing its thing.
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runakid wrote:
Wonderful pictures captured in a great setting. #9 looked great on my screen. Loved them all. Thanks for sharing.
dan
Thanks Dan...it is quite a magnificent place just to see and then to add pumas is like the cherry on top!
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brimull wrote:
Excellent, informative series. The "star" of this series looks to be one big, well-fed puma.
Brian M.
Thanks Brian...they seem to have no shortage of prey and all look like they eat quite well.
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unclechuck wrote:
Spectacular series --- terrific images that also capture the essence of the Puma
RE #6: why doesn't Canon make a 2000mm lens?
Thank You for yet another great post.
Charles
Thanks Charles....you can't have too much length...it would've been nice to have the yet to be announced 600 DO with a 2x tc...maybe next year
Eric
Suffice to say this is a killer post Eric. Well done my friend! 
And you got my vote
