This colourful portrait shows a young male leopard in the Okonjima Nature Reserve in Namibia - a region dedicated to the conservation and protection of African big cats. The photo was taken during a walk with his mother and gives a rare, intimate insight into the lives of these fascinating animals. The warm colours of the Namibian savannah highlight the patterned fur and lively eyes of the cub.
In Okonjima, leopards are reared and researched in a protected environment to enable long-term conservation measures. The image symbolises the link between wildlife photography and conservation - an expressive moment between curiosity and caution.
Ideal for nature lovers, Africa enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the beauty of endangered species. This photograph tells a story of hope, wilderness and the responsibility to preserve endangered habitats - captured in a single glance.
I have always enjoyed photography. Even when I was young, I took photos with the Beirette. It even happened to me once that I inserted a film twice ... and the photos I took were very interesting.
I then bought my digital SLR camera in 2014. The first photos..
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