Unlikely Truce
A young male leopard shares a meal with a young male hyena. This sighting is incredibly rare as they are mortal enemies. Londolozi Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Af...
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A young male leopard shares a meal with a young male hyena. This sighting is incredibly rare as they are mortal enemies. Londolozi Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa
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Jun, 2015Views
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Contest Finalist in Food Chain Struggles Photo Contest
People's Choice in Wild leopards and their prey Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in The Food Chain Photo Contest
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Magnificent Capture
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RDVPhotography
September 21, 2015
The leopard does not look happy and the hyena has his eyes on his foe : D
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mytmoss
September 21, 2015
It was strange bedfellows but neither made an aggressive move against the other. The hyena was definitely the more relaxed of the two
LensofLawrence
February 17, 2018
This is definitely a once in a lifetime (provided you have 1,000 lives) shot. Very cool.
The Hyena is keeping a close watch on the leopard too
The Hyena is keeping a close watch on the leopard too
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Location
The shot was taken at Londolozi Private Reserve, Sabi Sands, South AfricaTime
The shot was taken at about 4PM 9/2/2010Lighting
Lighting was good, it was mid to late afternoon.Equipment
Canon 1D IV, Canon 100-400L - Hand held or rested on vehicle for supportInspiration
This is an amazingly rare sighting where both a hyena and leopard were eating the same kill. The event is so rare you take as many pictures as you can and hope for priceless ones like this oneEditing
Post processing was minimal, contract, sharpness, levels but no cropping.In my camera bag
When I am on safari, I usually carry 3 camera bodies. On this trip I had a Canon 1D IV, and two Canon 7D . Lenses are Canon 400 DO with 1.4x, Canon 100-400L, Canon 70-200L 2.8 and Canon 70-300LFeedback
Wow, how to advise on how to capture a once in a lifetime situation. All I can see is keep taking every opportunity to get out and see wildlife and hope that you can get a chance to see something like this.
