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Elusive Jaguar by Will Burrard-Lucas

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

  1. Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:

    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!)

  2. Mara Says:

    Great shot!

  3. Derek Dobbie Says:

    What a great capture. Good dof and colour. Did u manage to get a shot of it looking towards u.

  4. Anurag Anurag Says:

    Great work as usual Will!

  5. Su Su Says:

    What an incredible shot, You have captured his stealth. Lucky that Jaguar was focused on his next meal and not on you!

  6. Pauline Jones Pauline Jones Says:

    You go to so much trouble to get a good shot; thanks for this one.

  7. Malta Photography Malta Photography Says:

    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

  8. Matthew Harvey Matthew Harvey Says:

    Nice one Will, an amazing capture and well worth the effort.

  9. Mandy Kilpatrick Mandy Kilpatrick Says:

    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 !!

  10. planet lover Says:

    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.

  11. Renee Renee Says:

    Amazing shot!! Very impressive!! Congrats

  12. hyestyleshots Says:

    wow this is an amazing shot congrats.

  13. Marie Dunphy Harding Says:

    Such a natural nature picture, I love it!

  14. ann Says:

    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

  15. Jamie Says:

    Thank you for your patience and ability. I would love to see one of these beautiful cats in person. Must have taken your breath.

  16. Maggie Says:

    A most impressive photograph and one that I thought was beautiful and unique!

  17. Sam McCormick Says:

    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.

  18. mike mike Says:

    Great detail on his coat.

  19. Sue Gagnon Says:

    Stunning! Impressive, majestic, detailed, candid, real, typically elusive and BEAUTIFUL animal captured here! Save our Animals!!! GREAT work!

  20. Su Su Says:

    What a fantastic shot this is.

  21. Rajib Singha Says:

    A perfect jungle shot!

  22. Renee Renee Says:

    still a incredible shot!

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