Remembering the Marula Leopard

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Today, we flash back all the way to July 2012 to remember this spectacular leopard encounter near Skukuza in the Kruger National Park

This is our second entry into the 5 Day Black-and-White Photo Challenge. There are only two rules for this challenge:

1. On 5 consecutive days, create a post using either a past or recent photo in B&W.

2. Each day invite another blog friend to join in the fun.

“i AM Safari” is the brilliant blog of another of de Wets Wild’s long standing friends, Maurice Hovens. Like us, Maurice and his family loves exploring earth’s wild places. Maurice, we hope you’ll accept our invitation to join the 5 Day Black-and-White Photo Challenge? If not, at least please see this as a token of how much we appreciate your friendship and support!

45 thoughts on “Remembering the Marula Leopard”

Jane Lurie March 2, 2015 at 9:48 am

This is a spectacular image. Fantastic capture.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorMarch 3, 2015 at 4:16 am
  
  Thank you very much Jane, high praise coming from as talented a photographer as you 😀
  
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  1. Jane Lurie March 3, 2015 at 5:50 am
    
    That’s very kind of you. 🙂
    
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aj vosse February 28, 2015 at 11:29 am

Ja… hang daai vergrooting voor in die huis… net binne die voor deur! 😉

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:04 pm
  
  Miskien skrik n paar ontydige gaste groot genoeg om die pad te vat!
  
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  1. aj vosse February 28, 2015 at 3:18 pm
    
    Goeie plan! 😛
    
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Linda Arthur Tejera February 27, 2015 at 4:45 am

Okay, that leopard picture needs to be enlarged, framed and put on a wall! 😀

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:18 am
  
  Wow Linda, do you really think so!? Thank you very much!
  
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  1. Linda Arthur Tejera February 28, 2015 at 1:23 am
    
    Oh, yes, I do! It’s gorgeous! 😀
    
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Spokie sny spoor February 25, 2015 at 5:03 pm

Sjoe – ek dink dit is die stunning-ste foto wat ek nog van ‘n luiperd gesien het. Nooit gedink dit sou so lyk in B&W.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:10 pm
  
  Baie dankie Spokie, dis n goot kompliment!
  
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scrapydotwo February 25, 2015 at 8:44 am

Alla mintag maar dis n mooi swart en wit foto. Awsome I’m speechless

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:02 am
  
  Baie, baie dankie Ineke!
  
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Just Another Nature Enthusiast February 25, 2015 at 8:26 am

Excellent! Your black & whites are very well liked ❤

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:01 am
  
  We have some very kind-hearted friends here at de Wets Wild, you included. Thanks Jane!
  
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sedge808 February 25, 2015 at 5:05 am

stunning photo

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:13 am
  
  Thanks Sedge
  
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sustainabilitea February 25, 2015 at 4:16 am

Wow!! Stunning.

janet

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:19 am
  
  Thank you Janet!
  
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lmarieallen February 25, 2015 at 3:37 am

Absolutely stunning!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:39 am
  
  Thank you very much Lisa Marie!
  
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anotherday2paradise February 24, 2015 at 9:46 pm

A really stunning image. Those eyes are looking straight at your camera. 🙂

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:37 am
  
  Thanks Sylvia! This was undoubtedly the best leopard sighting I’ve had to date, made all the more special by having no other vehicles around to spoil the experience.
  
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kathydoremus February 24, 2015 at 6:51 pm

Wow! Those eyes!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:18 pm
  
  Captivating, aren’t they, Kathy?
  
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mynuttydubai February 24, 2015 at 6:50 pm

What an amazing photo!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:17 pm
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
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mariannegv February 24, 2015 at 6:45 pm

Wow! An impressive photo. I love big cats, and this is so beautiful.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:17 pm
  
  Thanks a lot, Marianne!
  
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Jen Sawicky February 24, 2015 at 3:07 pm

Stunning shot and a beautiful conversion.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:21 pm
  
  Thank you Jen!
  
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compostingwords February 24, 2015 at 2:58 pm

Beautiful!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:29 pm
  
  Thank you Cyndi!
  
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loisajay February 24, 2015 at 2:32 pm

This photo was made for black & white. Those eyes…..whew! Gorgeous.

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:22 pm
  
  I’m also very impressed that especially the look in his eyes translated so well into black-and-white, thanks Lois!
  
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  1. Helen C February 24, 2015 at 9:58 pm
    
    It looks like he (he, yes?) was staring at you, was he? Was he saying, “Are you serious? You want to take my photo before I put my makeup on”. I almost could hear it. 😉
    
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  2. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:35 am
    
    Definitely a big male this one Helen, the female was a lot more shy and only came into the open for very short periods. He on the other hand kept his eye on me, marking his territory and making sure I knew who was in charge of this patch of Africa…
    
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mjculverphotography February 24, 2015 at 2:19 pm

Excellent!!!!! A gorgeous kitty!! Definitely perfect in black and white where all the beautiful detail can be seen. A brilliant shot this one guys!! 🙂

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:23 pm
  
  The compliment means a whole lot coming from someone as talented as you, thanks Joey and Marks!
  
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ilargia64 February 24, 2015 at 12:44 pm

Absolutely wonderful photograph!!!! I think leopards are probably the most beautiful animals…

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:47 pm
  
  I don’t think you’ll have many people who’d want to argue with you about that opinion of yours, Ilargia! Thank you for the kind compliment.
  
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nowathome February 24, 2015 at 12:09 pm

Wow! Dis so mooi! Dit werk perfek in swart en wit!!

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1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:20 pm
  
  Baie dankie Aletta!
  
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  1. Mamta Chakravorty February 24, 2015 at 3:07 pm
    
    Planned a visit to the Nagarhole tiger reserves in March. Junior is very excited !!! Hope we spot the big cats.
    
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  2. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:21 pm
    
    I can just imagine how excited you all are!
    
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