This was the first leopard sighting during my recent visit to Kabini, the light was low and we were on the edge of finishing our safari ride. As we were heading towards S bend we heard alarm calls of spotted deer and another too had heard and were waiting. The calls went on for a while and we could sense the moment of leopard as this guy couldn't avoid walking on the fallen dry teak leaves. The excitement began but no sight of the this elusive cat, the alarm calls went louder. Finally we had a glimpse of this guy in the bushes, he was in a hunting mode. The deers ran helter-skelter, all this action was happening within the bushes, we could only see but not take photographs.
Finally the leopard gave up & walked out sniffing and took a first look at us hiding behind the tree, I loved this moment, not a great image though.
Increased ISO considering the action and also the light was fading fast.
Camera - Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, 500mm
Av 4
Tv 1/320
ISO 1600
Focal length 500mm
Cropped
Jeep's roof top rod support
Date and Time : 26th Jan'12 @ 5:53pm
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