We were coming back from a safari when the guide suddenly pointed out these two leopards, mother and cub up on a mound. We watched these beautiful animals for some time as the sun was going down.
Leopard mother and baby up on a mound
Zoom in on the leopards
Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 20, 2013 in animals, nature, photography, Postaday2013, South Africa, Weekly photo challenge
Tags: leopards, mother and baby, safari
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Amar Naik
April 22, 2013 at 12:32 am
you were lucky to spot them 🙂
oawritingspoemspaintings
April 21, 2013 at 11:40 am
It’s absolutely breathtaking!
babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin
April 20, 2013 at 11:00 pm
So pretty…standing with the setting sun…
mybeautfulthings
April 21, 2013 at 6:42 am
Thank you 🙂
Melissa Tackett
April 20, 2013 at 3:32 pm
What a privilege to have captured this beautiful moment!
Thank you for sharing!
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Indeed it was. We were able to watch them for several moment – so beautiful. 🙂
Our Growing Paynes
April 20, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Stunning. It’s on my bucket list to do this. My cousin lives in Kenya and when she was younger she was on horse back. She was about to go under a tree when a leopard’s tail swished down. It was a good reminder to avoid the trees!
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Being on safari is one of the best things we have ever done. We have seen some amazing animals and behaviours. Do go when you get the chance. 🙂
rutheh
April 20, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Amazing shot for the challenge. Thanks for the follow. I look forward to your future posts, too.
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Thank you too! 🙂
cynthiamc1
April 20, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing.
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 2:59 pm
My pleasure! 🙂
makagutu
April 20, 2013 at 10:36 am
Leopards are so difficult to see in the wild, you guys were a very lucky lot.
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 10:40 am
Yes, we were! We saw a cheetah on that trip too – and I think they are even harder to spot in the wild. 🙂
makagutu
April 20, 2013 at 10:46 am
Am not sure I have seen a cheetah in the wild.
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 3:45 pm
I’ve posted a photo for you today! 🙂
makagutu
April 20, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Oh yes you did! In fact when I saw a leopard in the wild, the only part visible was its head and it was so relaxed it didn’t bother to stand up!
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 4:10 pm
and a cheetah on today’s 3 beautiful things 🙂
mybeautfulthings
April 21, 2013 at 6:49 am
But you do get the feeling that the mood could change from relaxed to alert in a millisecond! 🙂
The World of Alexander The Great
April 20, 2013 at 9:42 am
Very beautiful photos. I love leopards. Thank you for sharing!
mybeautfulthings
April 20, 2013 at 9:43 am
Thank you! So do I! 🙂