June 1

Welcome To The World Of Big Cats

By Emma Thomson on June 1, 2018

Majestic lions with impressive manes, elegant leopards adorning trees and athletic cheetahs on the prowl – we present the world of Big Cats as submitted by contestants of our prestigious Africa’s Photographer of the Year (APOTY) competition. If you’ve also taken some incredible shots while out on safari, submit your photos via the website and stand a chance to win an incredible trip for two through Africa. Onto some of our favourite shots so far!

Nap time in the pride

Nap time for this young lion cub
Photo Credit: Yaron Schmid

Taking advantage of the Great Migration

A leopard taking its chances with wildebeest of the Great Migration
Photo Credit: Paolo Torchio

A quick round of yoga to start the day

A cheetah having a stretch
Photo Credit: Yaron Schmid

The master of camouflage

A lion in the midst of long grass
Photo Credit: David Cox

Climbing trees in the evening light

A leopard climbing a tree
Photo Credit: Joao Paulo de Oliveira

Mid-sprint

A cheetah captured while sprinting
Photo Credit: Paolo Torchio

Having a quick cat nap

 

A lion having a rest on a rock
Photo Credit: Vittorio Riccii

Adventures through the grass

A leopard cub enjoying the lush grass
Photo Credit: Arnfinn Johansen

Cuddle time

A cheetah cub and its mother having a cuddle and clean
Photo Credit: Arnfinn Johansen

For more impressive shots of Africa’s wildlife and incredible vistas head over to the APOTY website. The current category ‘Roaring Lions and Big Cats’ runs until the end of June after which we look forward to more submissions for our last two categories. Stop by our APOTY blog for more incredible photos, exciting stories, helpful tips and more.

Feature photo credit: Sebastien Sauzay


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About the author 

Emma Thomson

South African born and bred Emma says she's happy to be back on home ground after spending a few years in the UK. An avid coffee lover, equestrian enthusiast and self-proclaimed cat lady, Emma hopes to travel and experience as many cultures, countries and food types as possible. A love affair with language sees her wanting to continue writing and learn as many foreign languages as possible.

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