One of the highlights of my return to the Sth Luangwa was our discovery of this leopard cub den site tucked away in heavy croton thicket inside this large fallen log.
Getting a clear shot is never easy with leopards particularly on this occasion, I deliberately left the OOF branches as is, trying to create a sense of secrecy into their private world.
Here we see two 4 week old cubs, one male, one female at play, certainly the youngest I have witnessed in all my travels to Africa.
Have a look at the curved branch on the left and you'll see some of the bark stripped off, they were using it as a teething ring.
As one could appreciate, the light was extremely low and shaded with the sun almost set, with a S/S of only 1/50s the little one on it's back is indicative of that setting.
It took a while for the pair to gain our confidence, but when they did we were rewarded with some special images, a time not easily forgotten, especially when the very protective mother returned!
D3s 500VR 1/50s f/4 ISO 6400. Sth Luangwa NP- Zambia Nov 2011.
C & C most welcome
Cheers
Marc








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