Monday, 7th June 2010
Leopard on an Anthill at Sunset
by David Lloyd
A Leopard sits atop a termite mound near sunset at Linyanti, Botswana. It was a pleasure to meet this leopard lying at the base of an ant-hill. Just when we were thinking how nice it would be if he were to sit on top of it, he promptly jumped up and sat on top of it.
I'd seen a few leopards, but never had the privilege to photograph one in setting such as this. It was beginning to get dark and he was against the sun, so we were relying on slower shutter speeds and compensating for the backlight. It was kinda tricky, but we got there :)
Equipment: Nikon D300, 200-400mm f/4 Zoom
David Lloyd
I'm a photographer of wildlife and travel from New Zealand living in London where I work in an artwork studio by day. I arrived in late 1989 for a six month journey and I'm still here journeying twenty years later.
Website: www.davidlloyd.info
Leopard on an Anthill at Sunset by David Lloyd was photo of the day on Monday, 7th June 2010. It is tagged Botswana, Leopards. You can leave a comment below.
27 Comments
JimAtkin
David,
Wahooee, Magnificant shot. The whole composition is excellent. I wonder what that magnificant creature is thinking?
renee
Wow!!! What a wonderful shot, simply amazing i like this shot alot!
Congrats
renee
Also looks like a wound on his neck just saw that.
Ed
Great photo, but I believe that is a termite mound.
sulucas
How regal! Love the soft background. Once in a lifetime shot.
Su
This is one of those wow shots love it. What a creature.
Mocca
Royal!!! An amazing shot. It gives me the “king of the hill” feeling. Congratulations!
Jaz
How wonderful! The color of the Leopard’s skin is a little bit unique, some area is white. Love the picture.
Anurag
REGAL.
….and he’s got some battle scars to boot too!
Wanda Krack
Great job getting this shot in the low light!
planet lover
Magnificent animal! what a great shot!
KenR
Count it as one of your moments to be blessed by such a sight and the chance to record it. I am jealous but mostly, envious. Good shot!
Bilsthorpe GYPO
What a lovely photo of this beautiful beast.
What a poser eh?
Thank you
JohnE
A stunning image..the magnificent pose, with his left front paw relaxed.. amazing.. color.. I could stare at this all day..
susolov
Your patience and animal telepathy paid off with this great photo. Congratulations for your talent and positive energy.
Steven Davis
awesome! the light and the regal look are just insane
Erik Jenks
The quality of the photo is amazing! Great job!
Manuel
Wonderful! I have a questions: How far were you? Did he note your presence? I mean, do you have to run after the picture? Thanks
mike
Nice animal. He looks good up there
Cory Marder
What a great picture! Botswana is lovely and you were so fortunate to see this leopard in such a good site to get this shot. Well done overall!
A treasure that you will remember always.
SergioLuisSilva
Great composition with excelent colors and detail!!
MrDoug
Such a powerfull photo and a magificant animal. Fantastic job sir.
Marie Dunphy Harding
This ‘King of the Hill’ shot makes you King for this day as well, Congratulations!
Maria
Thanks a lot for this wonderful moment.
His highness, the king!
This is the photo of the year. Like a sculpture of Michelangelo.
Best regards from Frankfurt
Rosalee
I can so relate to this.
We saw this on safari in Africa as well as in a tree………..Magnificent
I still remember early morning treks and the those sundowners.
Private game reserves and small numbers of people only added to the
experience e.g. we would go out on treks in open range rovers……just three of us with our tracker and a gun bearer.
The animal views were incredible.
Pauline Jones
This guy has great dignity; well done.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
OMG–what a photo–my first thought. My second thought–reminds me of my double-ex husband. I swear he used to get that same look on his face–’good-looking, strong, superior, and I know it!’ And I mean that in the nicest possible way. He died 8 years ago, but I know he would have loved this photo and been proud of the resemblance.