Beautiful cat. It always makes me nervous when zoo animals lick their chops, watching me from the other side of the fence. :) Good thing the barrier is there, right?
They are fascinating to watch, aren't they - those big kitties? So graceful, sleek and well, predatory. Every move seems pre-planned, every muscle responding to the brain command. The picture of control, something I think, that fascinates humans.
wow, wow, and wow! what beautiful pictures capturing a beautiful animal. i seem to stay away from the zoo as of late. i think it might be seeing the majestic creatures pace back and forth in front of their cages. but, at least they are safe and being cared for & not in jeopardy due to poachers, etc.
That leopard has such beautiful eyes and I love the shot of the long curling tongue.
November 15, 2009 at 3:53 AM
Anonymous said...
That's a kitty I wouldn't want to meet. Was she looking at you as a snack? Your post about butterflies was amazing too. I love those butterfly buildings. Sounds like that museum is a place to go...
Just as my horse was looking to see where I was and what I was doing...your Jaguar here...um-looks like he is licking his chops over some thoughts of fresh meat! Tee hehe! Nice shots! KK
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Close this window Jump to comment formWonderful photos! Just gorgeous.
November 14, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Wonderful shots of the leopard.
November 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Beautiful lepard! I wish there was a way to remove the fence because then the photos are like National Geographic photos! You did a great job!
I starteled a deer! Look at that tail!
November 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM
beautiful shots of the leopard!
MY Camera Critters
November 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM
What a beautiful Kitty! You got some great close-up shots.
November 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing.
November 14, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Cats, mo matter what the size, are such magnificent creatures. Your photos are great!
November 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Beautiful cat. It always makes me nervous when zoo animals lick their chops, watching me from the other side of the fence. :) Good thing the barrier is there, right?
November 14, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Great shots of a beautiful animal.
Marvin @ Nature in the Ozarks
November 14, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Snap: What a neat shot of the leopard. I like the one when he was licking his lips thinking you were tasty.
November 14, 2009 at 12:26 PM
They are fascinating to watch, aren't they - those big kitties? So graceful, sleek and well, predatory. Every move seems pre-planned, every muscle responding to the brain command. The picture of control, something I think, that fascinates humans.
November 14, 2009 at 12:55 PM
He is gorgeous. I like that long tongue. I wonder if he's thinking that the people might make a tasty treat!
November 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM
"Here--Kitty-Kitty!!!! (Glad you are behind that fence though!!! ha ha)
Hugs,
Betsy
November 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM
woww.. great shots of a cute leopard..
November 14, 2009 at 5:28 PM
They are so beautiful and majestic! Great pictures!
November 14, 2009 at 6:43 PM
wow, wow, and wow! what beautiful pictures capturing a beautiful animal. i seem to stay away from the zoo as of late. i think it might be seeing the majestic creatures pace back and forth in front of their cages. but, at least they are safe and being cared for & not in jeopardy due to poachers, etc.
just amazing to feel so close!
love + luck + bliss,
missysue xox
November 14, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Oopsssss.....
Thats a big cat :-)
Unique shots !!
November 15, 2009 at 3:07 AM
That leopard has such beautiful eyes and I love the shot of the long curling tongue.
November 15, 2009 at 3:53 AM
That's a kitty I wouldn't want to meet. Was she looking at you as a snack? Your post about butterflies
was amazing too. I love those butterfly buildings. Sounds like that
museum is a place to go...
Thanks also for your nice comments to me.
Corrine
November 15, 2009 at 7:02 AM
Big kitty...we like!
November 15, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Just as my horse was looking to see where I was and what I was doing...your Jaguar here...um-looks like he is licking his chops over some thoughts of fresh meat!
Tee hehe!
Nice shots!
KK
November 15, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Nice kitty! Leopards are such attractive animals. This one seems to be quite interested in you and your camera.
November 15, 2009 at 1:16 PM
What excellent shots of such a gorgeous exotic critter. Love the big tongue and those whiskers! Big smile here--thanks :O)
November 15, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Leopards are beautiful cats.
November 15, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Beautiful photos of a beautiful cat!! I haven't been to the Houston Zoo, yet:)
November 16, 2009 at 1:05 PM
He is cute! A big cousin! :)
Happy camera critters
purrs and love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA
November 16, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Oh my grandma, what big teeth you have!!! :)
November 16, 2009 at 7:54 PM
I enjoyed your last zoo photos, but the real thing is more beautiful. Great shots!
November 21, 2009 at 11:06 PM