Male Leopard - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Sharon Bishop

Male Leopard - Okavango Delta, Botswana

This magnificent male leopard was perched on a termite mound, barely 50 mtrs from a pair of male lions on a baby elephant kill in the Okavango Delta. They all knew one another was there. When the tension became too much, one of lions dragged the rest of the kill into a thicket to escape the prying eyes of the leopard. The leopard got up to get a better view and wait his chance to grab a few scraps.
Featured in FAUNA, FLORA, LANDSCAPES AND ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA, Indigenous to East & Southern Africa and Featured Only

Male Leopard - Okavango Delta, Botswana belongs to the following groups:

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Male Leopard - Okavango Delta, Botswana by Sharon Bishop
Male Leopard - Okavango Delta, Botswana by Sharon Bishop
  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    just gorgeous

  • Macky

    Macky

    This is a winner Sharon, brilliant!!

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Thanks Macky…this was the trip of a lifetime.

  • justrick

    justrick

    top shelf capture for sure Sharon
    well taken cheers rick

  • hugo

    hugo

    I’m green with envy, brilliant citing and capture!!

  • Andrew Walker

    Andrew Walker

    It’s okay i guess ;)... was expecting the bishop shot of the bum of the big cat scooting off into the tall grass!
    Mind you, wasn’t somebody wanting a pic of a pussy cat sitting in a tree?

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    lol…believe me I have PLENTY of bum shots – literally and figuratively

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Excellent Sharon, a “Wall hanger” main hall.

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Thanks so much Warren

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    excellent shot – there’s something so much more ‘alive’ about animals photographed in the wild and this shows it nicely!

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Thanks berndt2 – I couldn’t agree more about animals photographed in the wild.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Wonderful capture-presentation of this Leopard.. Beautiful~

  • Magaret Meintjes

    Magaret Meintjes

    Congratulations, you have just been featured in Topshelf, Wildlife & Nature Art! Take care, mags

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Fantastic, thank you so much

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    so wonderful .. it is precious

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    Fantastic shot, great clarity, great pose !!

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    What a great capture! Well taken.

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Magnificent photo!

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    This photo would make a great addition to our group The Beauty of Nature fabulous work…gina

  • Daveart

    Daveart

    Excellent Leopard portrait, sharp and very detailed, well well done.

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Absolutely superb shot of this magnificent animal, Sharon. Congratulations!!

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Thanks David – I appreciate your comment

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    Sharon, that must have been one of the most amazing experiences. What a fabulous shot. Am I green with Envy…....YES!!!!!

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    What a magnificent photo…Nicely done and well told Sharon.

  • Paul Lindenberg

    Paul Lindenberg

    Great Clear Image. Almost, hell, def. a water colour candidate.

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    absolutely brilliant!!!

  • Riaan van der Merwe

    Riaan van der ...

    This is a majestic animal!

  • Olitto

    Olitto

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Again…thanks so much for the feature.

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    wow this is an amazing picture!

  • Pascal Lee

    Pascal Lee

    fantastic shot theres not a more majestic animal in Africa than the lepord

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Fantastic capture of this beautiful leopard. Love the eye contact, great work.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    A remarkable shot. Wow, and in the wild, focused on his next meal. Although I hate that it was a baby elephant; better the cats than man (hunting its Mom or Pop). Jeepers, this is sharp!

  • Pardus

    Pardus

    Great shot. Love his focused expression. In case you can’t tell by my username, leopards are a favorite of mine :)

  • alijweir

    alijweir

    Sharon the only word that comes to mind is “STUNNING” not only the gorgeous animal but the beautiful photograph!!! You’re such a lucky lady to live in brilliant surroundings that provides such unique opportunities!!
    I have a real passion for wild cats ,but alas I live in Northern Ireland and you don’t find wildlife like this !!! |Keep up this amazing work !!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Superb clarity, excellent image, love the pose! :)

  • Sharon Bishop

    Sharon Bishop

    Thank you everyone for your kind comments

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • Peter Denness

    Peter Denness

    An amazing capture, you are very lucky Sharon

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Breathtaking, Sharon!

  • Sharon Bishop replied

    Thanks so much for all the favourites and the comments

  • Edyta Pelc

    Edyta Pelc

    Awesome!

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson 12 days ago

    Wow incredible shot! And such a thrilling narrative too! Congratulations on your features!

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