Elusive Jaguar by Will Burrard-Lucas

Monday, 30th March 2009

Elusive Jaguar

by Will Burrard-Lucas

We spent nearly a week looking for Jaguars along the banks of the Cuiaba River in Brazil. Our trip coincided with a cold front and for days there was little wildlife. On our penultimate day, the sun finally appeared and my patience was rewarded by an incredible encounter with this beautiful and elusive jaguar!

Equipment: Canon EOS 1D Mk III, 400mm f2.8

Will Burrard-Lucas

I am a keen travel photographer… I particularly enjoy wildlife photography.

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22 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Fantastic portrait of a hunter! You have a way of making us one with the animal. We’re at eye level, with the jungle even reflected in the water. Your artistic ability is matched only by your mastery of the English language. (I usually only find ‘penultimate’ on Jeopardy!)
Mara Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Great shot!
Derek Dobbie Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 7:38 am
What a great capture. Good dof and colour. Did u manage to get a shot of it looking towards u.
Anurag Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Great work as usual Will!
Su Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am
What an incredible shot, You have captured his stealth. Lucky that Jaguar was focused on his next meal and not on you!
Pauline Jones Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 8:03 am
You go to so much trouble to get a good shot; thanks for this one.
Malta Photography Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 8:45 am
what a great shot indeed. its almost you were a jaguar yourself to get this shot. very nice close to the ground framed in the typical environment. wow
Matthew Harvey Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Nice one Will, an amazing capture and well worth the effort.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 11:47 am
A beautiful shot that brings the viewer into the animal’s natural environment. It is more than a potrait, it immerses the viewer into that world. I love the eye level of the shot, the water present, and most of all the expression of the jaguar, ambiguous to your presence. What time and patience this took – and it paid off well!! Congratulations on a fantastic POTD !!
planet lover Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Beautiful picture! I don’t remember ever seeing a cat, big or small, in the water. What a great catch! The best thing is the jaguar came unharmed out of this encounter, and so did Will.
Renee Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Amazing shot!! Very impressive!! Congrats
hyestyleshots Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
wow this is an amazing shot congrats.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Such a natural nature picture, I love it!
ann Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
That is one magnificent beast. Can well imagine how your adrenaline level must have soared at such a sight. A moment I think you will never forget.Stunning pic
Jamie Says:
March 31st, 2009 at 12:09 am
Thank you for your patience and ability. I would love to see one of these beautiful cats in person. Must have taken your breath.
Maggie Says:
March 31st, 2009 at 1:43 pm
A most impressive photograph and one that I thought was beautiful and unique!
Sam McCormick Says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
This is a tremendous image. Excellent colours and DOF. My only criticism, (meant to be constructive, of course) is that i wish you had been able to catch the cat’s eye. It establishes a deeper relationship between the subject and the viewer. That notwithstanding, this is a great shot and one to be proud of.
mike Says:
May 15th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Great detail on his coat.
Sue Gagnon Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Stunning! Impressive, majestic, detailed, candid, real, typically elusive and BEAUTIFUL animal captured here! Save our Animals!!! GREAT work!
Su Says:
March 30th, 2010 at 8:01 am
What a fantastic shot this is.
Rajib Singha Says:
March 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
A perfect jungle shot!
Renee Says:
March 30th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
still a incredible shot!