March 24, 2013

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We had no illusions that we would see "The Big Five" on our safari, but, 'lo and behold, we did!  Below, I've posted some of my favorite big cat moments.  Seeing leopards is a skill that our guide exhibited with aplomb.  Without him, we never would have seen that treed lady.

Monsieur Lion was sitting next to his wife (she's to the right, hidden in the tall grass), getting ready for go number 643 of his 6-day, every-15-minute love marathon).  I kid you not.  Look it up.

 Watching her babies.

 Watchful Mamas.

 Baby in the bosom of the Acacia tree.

 Tree-hugging leopard.

 Solitary man.

All photos taken with Nikon D600 and Tamron lenses 70 - 300mm and 25 - 70mm.