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Series · 10 plates · Sabi Sand, South Africa · December 2020 Onwards

Leopards of the Sabie

The Sabi Sand - the private reserve bordering the Kruger that holds the densest leopard population in Africa. Encounters across three visits between December 2020 and September 2021, at Simbambili and Silvan Safari, catching different individuals in the long grass, up a tree, and along the reserve's sandy tracks.
A leopard crouched low in tall green grass, body tensed in a stalking posture, eyes fixed forward, soft-focus grass in the foreground.
  Crouched in the Green Wildlife · Simbambili, South Africa, December 2020
Black-and-white photograph of a leopard walking toward the camera through grass and low shrubs in dim dawn light.
  The Dawn Approach Wildlife · Simbambili, South Africa, January 2021
A leopard standing in profile on bare earth, mouth open in a call, backlit by low morning sun against green bush.
  Calling in the Morning Wildlife · Simbambili, South Africa, January 2021
Black-and-white close profile of a leopard's head and shoulders, mouth slightly open, dry bleached grass behind.
  Profile in the Dry Grass Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
A leopard standing on a dry plain, head turned back over its shoulder, tail raised, in golden early-morning light.
Plate XV Glancing Back at First Light Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
Close profile of a leopard walking, whiskers prominent, warm morning light on its face, soft brown background.
  The Quiet Passage Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
A leopard walking down the centre of a sandy dirt road toward the camera, tail raised with a white tip, dry bush on either side.
  Coming Down the Road Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
A young leopard perched upright on a lichen-covered branch, alert and gazing forward, in pale pre-dawn light against soft green foliage.
Plate XIV The Cub on Watch Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
A young leopard lying relaxed along a rough-barked branch, one paw raised to its face as it grooms, in warm morning light with sky visible through the canopy.
  Grooming in the Bough Wildlife · Silvan Sabi Sands, South Africa, September 2021
Black-and-white photograph of a leopard perched on a tree branch, head tipped up with mouth open in a snarl, dappled light behind.
Plate XVI Snarling from the Branch Wildlife · Simbambili, South Africa, December 2020
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