Lion and Rain by WimvandenHeever

It was cold and raining with a strong wind blowing when this huge male lion stood up.
He turned and faced the wind and stood there smelling the air for several minutes. No doubt he could smell his next move.

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Final Leap by WimvandenHeever

This years WPY image.
What a privileged it was to go back for the awards in London.

I had followed this female Leopard for days trying desperately to hunt. She was most unusual using the vast open plains in Etosha to hunt and stalk her prey. What was even more amazing was how short the grass was that she was hunting in. This morning after missing her first hunt due to a change in wind direction I watcher the leopard disappear in the short grass with an approaching big male Springbok ram. I could not believe my eyes when she launched herself only just managing to catch the Springbok in what can only be described as an amazing feat of agility and strength.

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Giant’s Splash by WimvandenHeever

These Giant Kingfisher are really pretty….. and seriously fast fliers.
Your job is cut out if you want to catch them in flight – but as photographers we just love a challenge… even if it takes ages to get the first semi decent pic..!

Photographed on my Chobe Safaris I offer.
Have a look at my website for more details: http://www.odpsafaris.com

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