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A wild cat as it leaps towards its prey

A wild cat as it leaps towards its prey

A beautiful serval (Leptailurus serval) hunting in the early morning sunlight in Botswana

A beautiful serval (Leptailurus serval) hunting in the early morning sunlight in Botswana
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NIKON D5

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 720 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 5000/10

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Botswana

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Nov, 2019

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Contest Finalist in One Is Beautiful Photo Contest

Runner Up in Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol8

Contest Finalist in Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol8

Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 51

Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Volume6

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