This lovely female Leopard scaled the tree to get a better vantage point as a hurd of Impala began to make their way towards her. When we found her in the morning she was just using one of the tracks to walk along, as both the sand and her soft pads created zero noise, ideal if you are in a hunting mode. Sadly after 45 mins with her the expected hunt/stalk became a fruitless exercise as some helmeted Guinefowl gave the game away.
Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.
Steve
Subject: Leopard (f) (Panthera pardus) in tree on lookout
Location: Botswana, Selinda
Camera: Canon 1DX MKI
Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT
Exposure: 1/1600s at f/5.6 ISO2000
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC Classic & PSCC2020