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Part 2...there's still so much to go through but here's another bit of what we saw. Hope you enjoy...if you want to see some other stuff including some videos go to Instagram and see me there, same EYELASER. Videos are easier to post and view there.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and not frying in oppressive heat or being choked by wildfire smoke.
Eric

1 Sunset cheetah
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-hKKXSbK/0/c033b4b7/X3/NZ8_1405cheetahblacksunsetlr-X3.jpg

2 Flying after sunset
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-Zr8CfRN/0/b49ce493/X3/NZ8_2017flyingcheetah-X3.jpg

3 Unlikely dinner partners (at some point I'll post the video if you haven't seen it on my instagram, maybe take a look...same eyelaser)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-PcfbQN4/0/5191b3a9/X3/A1A08874sidebysidelr-X3.jpg

4 Something caught its attention
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-25W6Z9W/0/5885d93e/X3/NZ8_3901lookingupleopardlr-X3.jpg

5 Strike a pose
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-QMt79ck/0/a9daed21/X3/NZ8_4561leopardBlr-X3.jpg

6 Run run run run...I get around
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-T6x9BdL/0/c48d1b98/X3/NZ8_5369leopardontherunlr-X3.jpg

7 Coming out of the bush
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-nm9FKzm/0/e53aa175/X3/A1A09820leopardliplickinglr-X3.jpg

8 Prelude to a kiss?
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-XB2JSRM/0/72d87af4/X3/A1A05827mouthtomouthlr-X3.jpg

9 A little disharmony with the honeymooners
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-jmSbvZ9/0/7edf0b7a/X3/A1A05845lionspatlr-X3.jpg

10 Blood is thicker than water
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-s5md9pB/0/9404a0f2/X3/NZ8_6354bloodbrotherslr-X3.jpg

11Trunk show...yes, it was that close and got closer
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-RXrdp24/0/136e9278/X3/A1A08078elelr-X3.jpg

12 Surprise...its a bird....martial eagle (and no, no flash used just a fortunate canopy)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-kvw62tm/0/bc4fe3cd/X3/NZ8_6265martialeaglelr-X3.jpg

13 Slightly wrong position unfortunately but hey, it's a martial eagle with prey!


14 I've seen the silhoutto of an eagle....martial eagle, martial eagle


15 What the heck...another bird? Verreaux's eagle owl
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-gR9X2kZ/0/b5c29742/X3/NZ8_5149verreauxeagleowllr-X3.jpg

16 Cubbies!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-WFVwKnz/0/a5c2c1f9/X3/NZ8_7387lioncubslr-X3.jpg

17 So small...they are still nursing
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-tr2S2CB/0/700cdf1c/X3/NZ8_6899lioncublowdownlr-X3.jpg

18 Meal time for the cubs (nsfw in )
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-NfmkvXx/0/a1853d70/X3/NZ8_6715nursingcublr-X3.jpg

19 Three referees walked into a bar
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-X2hSnLr/0/25df402a/X3/NZ8_9526threezebrasdrinkinglr-X3.jpg

20 Giza in a tree...the scotia trees are very small and do not give great photo op...this is the best of the bunch as she was leaving after finishing a meal...we saw her within 10 minutes of arriving....literally dropped our bags and got into a vehicle and voila!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-VZHp5Wg/0/b368729f/X3/A1A00923-Edit-X3.jpg

21Giza the great!


22 She attracts photographers like flies
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-wZJd2nw/0/063068b8/X3/NZ8_0786gizalr-X3.jpg

23 Take out (I blew the ascent but someone else may just have gotten it...you know who you are )
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-V5d6rKR/0/859e6842/X3/A1A01268gizawithleftoverslr-X3.jpg

24 Leftovers
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-tQ5nTLG/0/8251e088/X3/A1A01301gizawithcarcasslr-X3.jpg

25 Hope you're not tired of her yet...more to come
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-pRJdBP5/0/456f1c5c/X3/A1A02040gizalr-X3.jpg












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Aug 06, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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What a great set, you never disappoint!

Bob



Aug 06, 2023 at 10:49 AM
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17, 19, 22 are my picks from this superb set Eric. Voting

Morris



Aug 06, 2023 at 11:26 AM
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Eric,

That is quite a set, nicely done, someday

Chris S



Aug 06, 2023 at 11:33 AM
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What a jaw dropping set of images, incredible!!


Aug 06, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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That's a lifetime worth of opportunities in one post. Incredible images !
Gary



Aug 06, 2023 at 01:15 PM
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Fabulous set, Eric!

You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.

TFS

Kim



Aug 06, 2023 at 02:58 PM
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a great set, you never disappoint!

Bob


I think he beat me to the truth! Eric I honestly feel the same ! Quality work !

John



Aug 06, 2023 at 04:31 PM
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Simply unbelievable set of images. I'm truly blown away.


Aug 06, 2023 at 10:11 PM
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Fantastic set of photos! What an amazing trip!

Margaret



Aug 06, 2023 at 11:54 PM
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Great set of images!
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.

Dave



Aug 07, 2023 at 12:58 AM
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Not bad, not mediocre, just freakin' out of this world incredible

You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is

Karl



Aug 07, 2023 at 09:31 AM
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Great set, black leopard is outstanding!


Aug 07, 2023 at 01:28 PM
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Wowzers! Too many fantastic shots to pick a favorite but #21 of Giza is simply gorgeous. What a special treat to have captured images of such a special cat.

Dave



Aug 07, 2023 at 02:15 PM
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Holy Catz! and wowwwzers!

Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!





Aug 07, 2023 at 06:46 PM
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Bobg657 wrote:
What a great set, you never disappoint!

Bob

Thank you Bob...helps to have great subjects!
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morris wrote:
17, 19, 22 are my picks from this superb set Eric. Voting

Morris

Thanks for your pix picks my friend
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csinseattle wrote:
Eric,

That is quite a set, nicely done, someday

Chris S

Thank you Chris....Africa is waiting....
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louie champan wrote:
What a jaw dropping set of images, incredible!!

Much appreciated Louie
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
That's a lifetime worth of opportunities in one post. Incredible images !
Gary

We got very fortunate on this trip....a great combination of location and guides
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wonderer wrote:
Fabulous set, Eric!

You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.

TFS

Kim

Kim, thank you so much for your kind words
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johnohio wrote:
I think he beat me to the truth! Eric I honestly feel the same ! Quality work !

John

Thanks John....I am so enjoying your posts...everyone has been top shelf!
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gmccroskery wrote:
Simply unbelievable set of images. I'm truly blown away.

Many, many thanks
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mspencer1 wrote:
Fantastic set of photos! What an amazing trip!

Margaret

Thanks Margaret...it was fabulous especially with great friend, fabulous guides and animals
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dclark wrote:
Great set of images!
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.

Dave

Indeed it is!
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Karl Witt wrote:
Not bad, not mediocre, just freakin' out of this world incredible

You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is

Karl

You are much too kind my friend....you have always been so supportive and was instrumental in my development as a photographer
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dallvr wrote:
Great set, black leopard is outstanding!

Thanks so much...she is quite the cat!
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lighthound wrote:
Wowzers! Too many fantastic shots to pick a favorite but #21 of Giza is simply gorgeous. What a special treat to have captured images of such a special cat.

Dave

Thanks Dave...yes, she is my all time favorite and I feel so fortunate to have been able to capture her photographically
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LuckyStrike88 wrote:
Holy Catz! and wowwwzers!

Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!


Thanks, and yes, she is incredible....I want to go back but not gonna happen anytime soon.

Eric



Aug 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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Stunning. Each and every one. YGMV.


Aug 09, 2023 at 06:14 PM
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hnilsson wrote:
Stunning. Each and every one. YGMV.


Thank you my friend
Eric



Aug 10, 2023 at 03:49 PM
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and your pics didn't disappoint either. However my clear favorite pics are of Giza. YGMV


Aug 10, 2023 at 09:42 PM
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kdacharya wrote:
and your pics didn't disappoint either. However my clear favorite pics are of Giza. YGMV


Thanks KD…appreciate the support and can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!
Eric



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