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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

African Leopard, Serengeti, Tanzania, United Republic of
Relaxed Vigilance

Species: African Leopard | Location: Serengeti, Tanzania, United Republic of

By Max Krakauer

While on Safari in the Serengeti, we came across this African Leopard in a tree next to the road. Her power and grace were evident in every calm movement, surveying the realm around her tree with apparent disinterest. She kept her head up for a few photos before closing her eyes for a nap. The juxtaposition of her relaxed posture and her ever-attentive eyes create intrigue and tension in this shot.

About The Photographer

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As an avid traveler and explorer of the natural world, Max has always enjoyed photographing the world around him. Until recently, his photographs were taken using a cell phone. All of that changed in May of 2017 when Max borrowed a friends Sony a5100 and took a week long photo safari. He is now saving to buy his own camera, and will continue to capture beauty wherever he travels.
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