These leopard cubs were hiding in a hollowed out tree stump in the Okavanga Delta, Botswana. They were very cautious as they should be. We checked on them a week later and they were still fine. Leopard cubs have a low survival rate. I hope these are still growing. This photo was taken late in the day in rather poor light but I am happy with the result.
Bobg657 wrote:
Wonderful find and shot Dave! Voted!
Bob
We were lucky to see them. They were well hidden. We did not stay long since we did not want to reveal their location to the lions in the area. Thanks for the vote.
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mspencer1 wrote:
Adorable cubs! Great capture!
Margaret
Thanks Margaret.
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KCollett wrote:
Lots of cute factor. Well captured Dave.
Thanks Ken.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
Wow!...
This is absolutely adorable. It is hard to believe that you were at 260mm or so.
nicely done.
The image is cropped but we were fairly close. As noted above we did not stay long since we did not want to reveal their location.
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Great shot ! Not too many people get to say they saw their reflection in a Leopard cub's eyes.
I am not sure that is me in the reflection but I would like to think so. I was in a land rover. Thanks for your comment.
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csinseattle wrote:
Dave, great photo, those eyes
Chris S.
I agree. The eyes have it. Thanks Chris.
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40Driggs wrote:
That’s a really special image.
Yes, it's a good memory.
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torobouk wrote:
Amazing, fantastic light, and lovely Leopard.
The light was low but pretty good. No dark shadows to contend with so it came out well.
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kmunroe wrote:
very nice Dave
Thanks Kenny.
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Shasoc wrote:
Sweet shot of two adorable cats.
Socrate
Thanks Socrate.
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MedicineMan404 wrote:
Wonderful curiosity caught!
They were curious but cautious. The combination makes a good shot. Thanks for your comment.
