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p.1 #1 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


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Hi All,
Early November my friend called me to say that there was an open space in his group for Laikipia, Kenya, the home of the famous black leopard and if I was interested, I could join. I immediately confirmed, however, since I was going to go to Kenya, I also added a few days in Masai Mara, where I got amazing light. I also was able to get close and personal with the last 2 Northern white rhinos in the world, that are alive, which will be the subject of another post.
as usual comments, critiques are welcome



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1 - Giza's hynotic gaze





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2 - giza approaching





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3- Masai Mara sunset - reminded me of The Lion King





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4- now here's the lion king





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5- Giza's kill stolen by her cub, Zawadi





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6- Vulturine guineafowl





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7 - leopard on a tree, giving me the look







8 - amazing Mara golden light reflected by the grassland, with the lionesses preparing to hunt





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9- Black on Black





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10- black and white, no pun intended





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11- Greater blue-eared starling





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12- Rhino in the sunset. He was a testy guy, but the sighting was unique with nobody around, except my guide and I



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a few more





13- 4 bat-eared fox kits. a first for me







14- antelope in golden light pursued by flies...







15 subadult giraffes at sunset







16- how close would you like to get? Giza's asking me.







17 - black and brown







18 - crouching lion hidden jackal.



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Dec 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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p.1 #3 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Seriously, this is next-level stuff! 🔥 The light is unreal, and those moments are just incredible – especially that black leopard series and the Mara golden hour shots. Great job capturing those! 👏



Dec 22, 2025 at 04:10 AM
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Stunning photography, beautifully done.

John



Dec 22, 2025 at 05:59 AM
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p.1 #5 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Beyond National Geographic


Dec 22, 2025 at 05:59 AM
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Congrats and an overall enticing set, KD!
Douglas



Dec 22, 2025 at 07:35 AM
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Wonderful images KD. There are so many jaw droppers that's it's hard to call out the best.

Happy Holidays,

Morris



Dec 22, 2025 at 07:50 AM
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Incredible sets.


Dec 22, 2025 at 08:09 AM
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Thanks so much
It was one of my most rewarding experiences

xManticore wrote:
Seriously, this is next-level stuff! 🔥 The light is unreal, and those moments are just incredible – especially that black leopard series and the Mara golden hour shots. Great job capturing those! 👏




Dec 22, 2025 at 08:24 AM
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Exceptional series KD sir. I was going to say I like 2,3,5, 7, but then the list was going on and on... Lovely set!!!!


Dec 22, 2025 at 08:31 AM
 


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p.1 #11 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Thank John
Appreciate it

johnohio wrote:
Stunning photography, beautifully done.

John




Dec 22, 2025 at 09:30 AM
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p.1 #12 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Dragonfire wrote:
Beyond National Geographic


thanks so much. it was a trip of a lifetime



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A very productive trip with an excellent set of images to show for it.


Dec 22, 2025 at 02:10 PM
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p.1 #14 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Well KD, these are just great, I think I was probably there about the same time as you (12/1-12/10?)

Happy holidays!
Bob



Dec 22, 2025 at 06:06 PM
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p.1 #15 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


douter wrote:
Congrats and an overall enticing set, KD!
Douglas


thanks Douglas. the stars were lined up for this trip.



Dec 22, 2025 at 09:01 PM
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Words fail me !!!! Wow .

Birdie



Dec 22, 2025 at 09:38 PM
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Numerous wows for me here KD! What a spectacular outing you had, those black cats and spotted ones are eye candy my friend.

Some really nice use of the light here, some beautiful scenery as well. Gosh that Rhino shot is sweet And with stiff competition the Blue Eared Starling photo is stunning!
Happy for you for these experiences, wishing you many many more this upcoming New Year!!

Karl



Dec 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Stunning sets my friend !

happy holidays

Ronny



Dec 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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p.1 #19 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


morris wrote:
Wonderful images KD. There are so many jaw droppers that's it's hard to call out the best.

Happy Holidays,

Morris


thanks Morris. the light in Africa is something else



Dec 23, 2025 at 06:10 AM
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p.1 #20 · One more item checked off the bucket list-Giza the black leopard and Masai Mara's amazing light.


Cracking set KD
Thank God sanity prevailed and Mpala (for a small fee) finally granted access.



Dec 23, 2025 at 07:13 AM
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