The ghost from the Atlai mountains of Mongolia and the shadow from Laikipia, Kenya.
I am often asked what to bring on remote trips....your own personal ER doc is a must....you just never know when one will be needed
That big fluffly tail in 6 looks like it could club you with just that, who needs tooth and claw?
Those eyes in 7 bore right through you... I can imagine that being the last thing you see when you stumble into that in the middle of the night. Yikes! Great stuff!
one of the most eye opening set of pictures i have seen. i hope you take really good precautions taking pictures like these in dangerous situations. the cat in picture #2 has that look of saying you're in my territory now and i am the boss here. the ruggedness of the terrain really adds to the effect of the pictures. thanks for sharing.
Impressive heft to the snow leopard and such great looking creature, really colored nicely to blend in to the environment. Such a thrilling eeriness in the 'shadows' ..... you caught some great moments and beat the challenging light to get them, great work buddy
That big fluffly tail in 6 looks like it could club you with just that, who needs tooth and claw?
Those eyes in 7 bore right through you... I can imagine that being the last thing you see when you stumble into that in the middle of the night. Yikes! Great stuff!
Eric
Thanks Eric....they are impressive looking cats and the environment they live in is quite harsh. How they eke out a living there is quite impressive. There are domestic animals that they may prey upon when they get a chance
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louie champan wrote:
Great set of incredible images Eric!!
Thanks to much Louie
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AGeoJO wrote:
Eric, amazing images of seldom seen, let alone photographed creatures! Did Don come with you on those trips?
Joshua
Many thanks Joshua and yes I always travel with my own personal physician
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morris wrote:
Superb set Eric. I love 8. So the question comes up, who takes care of the doctor when you are in the wild and it's you that needs the taking care of?
Morris
Thanks Morris....in fact that is what happened and fortunately I had my buddy who was able to get me through it.
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birdied wrote:
Wow !! Beautiful work and what an amazing trip(s) they must have been.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie.....the Mongolia portion was fun until it wasn't....happy to get home safely.
Eric
John
Thanks so much John
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surgemaster wrote:
Outstanding, Eric. Some really rare treats.
Rex
Much appreciated Rex....special cats for sure
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douter wrote:
Gorgeous cats, Eric!
Douglas
Thanks so much Douglas!
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volhoosier wrote:
one of the most eye opening set of pictures i have seen. i hope you take really good precautions taking pictures like these in dangerous situations. the cat in picture #2 has that look of saying you're in my territory now and i am the boss here. the ruggedness of the terrain really adds to the effect of the pictures. thanks for sharing.
Thank you.....it was a great treat to be able to see snow leopards in their natural habitat.....the melanistic leopard is one of my favorite cats of all time and have had the privilege to see her a few times now.
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
What an adventure ! And as usual, you brought back the goods Excellent work !
Gary
Thanks Gary....snow leopards are work but well worth the effort!
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Ted ellis wrote:
SMOKIN' snow leopards and 🐆 Eric
Ted
Thank you Ted.....was happy to get to see the snow leopards....it wasn't easy for me but worth the effort.
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Pius Sullivan wrote:
Amazing work, Eric!
Voted.
Pius
Thanks for your support and kind words Pius
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ctgoldwing wrote:
Fantastic set Eric! Those must have been awesome trips. Good on you.
Thanks so much....yes, wonderful adventures but not without some warts.
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Eric - These are fantastic!
Greg
Thanks Greg....very fortunate to have seen the snow leopards and even more so to make it home mostly unscathed.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
You are the "Cat Man," that never seems to disappoint. All of these are amazing.
regards,
bruce
Thank you Bruce....interesting trip to Mongolia that was a bit more than I expected but worth it in the end.
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Karl Witt wrote:
Beastly beauties my friend! Wow wow wow
Impressive heft to the snow leopard and such great looking creature, really colored nicely to blend in to the environment. Such a thrilling eeriness in the 'shadows' ..... you caught some great moments and beat the challenging light to get them, great work buddy
Karl
Thanks Karl....photographing the snow leopards was fun...until it wasn't but in the end survived. Photographing the black leopard is always a treat especially when you can shoot her full from with a 24-70mm lens from only a few feet away!
Excellent work !
