“The harder I practice, the luckier I get.”
Famous South African golfer Gary Player’s words can certainly be applied to searching for South Africa’s wild animals as well, for today, having visited Marakele National Park regularly for 20 years, we had our first encounter with one of the Park’s elusive leopards. These shots were taken by Joubert this afternoon.
Our first sighting of a leopard in Marakele National Park
Our first sighting of a leopard in Marakele National Park
Our first sighting of a leopard in Marakele National Park
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Great quote!
I always tell my hubby that if I go outside for an hour I may or may not end up getting a fun picture, but if I stay inside then I definitely won’t.
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That’s our philosophy as well, Kathy, and thus far it has always paid off!
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O Joubert, jou gelukkige kalant! Pragtige foto’s!
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Baie dankie vir jou gawe kommentaar, Corna. Joubert het dit ook baie waardeer.
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Dis fantasties dat julle luiperds kon sien. Pragtige fotos Joubert!
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Ons was baie in ons noppies met ons geluk, Aletta!
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Dis fantasies mooi.
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Daar is nie veel mooier nie!
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What fantastic captures, Joubert! You have thrilled many of us.
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Thank you very much for the kind comment, Anne!
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Love, love, love! Thanks, Joubert!
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Finding one of the big cats is always a thrill, but this one had us very, very excited!
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Me too.
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What an awesome capture Joubert! 😃
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Thank you, Xenia – Joubert had a big smile reading everyone’s comments!
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Wow, what a great sighting, very close to where I saw a leopard with cub early morning 19 May 2013!
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I still recall those wonderful pictures you got of that encounter, Joep!
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Goodness, what a thrill. And fine shots from Joubert. I bet it was hard to stay calm.
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We were very excited at this unexpected gift, Tish!
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Amazing!
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A thrill we won’t soon forget, Lori
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Beautiful shots. Well done, Joubert!
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Joubert was very happy to read your comment, Lois!
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Wow! Brilliant images.
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Thanks, Brian! I passed your comment to Joubert.
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