In the coming weeks, we will be looking back at a great Monochrome Monday Blog series and look forward to exciting new ideas going forward. We hope you enjoy this week’s selection of our favourite leopard images in monochrome...

“The Kigelia female laying in a Marula tree. This is a typical leopard scene at Sabi Sabi and the surrounding areas where Marula trees are common and leopard densities are high.”

“Even the most hardened of hearts will soften when spending time in the presence of pure innocence.”

“The incredible Warthog Wallow female has a presence that demands attention.”

“The Lisbon female leopard doing what she does best...”

“This is often the only part of a leopard you get a glimpse of when they are walking through dense vegetation. Their white-tipped tail serves as a good follow me sign for their youngsters through tall grass. Even if this is all you might see in a leopard sighting, make sure to keep your camera ready to shoot for more creative shots.”

“A view like no other.”

“Intent.”

“A glimpse through the shadows is all most people will ever know of such a cat, but not us. Nottins’ cub pauses from grooming before the feeding commences.”

“The ever-dominant and powerhouse, Maxabeni, surveys his territory from a large termite mound.”

“A different angle of a shot posted previously on this blog of Little Bush’s cub looking for a way to descend the tree she was in after feeding on a hoisted kill.”

“One of the most famous female leopards in our region and an image of her that completely captures the mood of this incredible cat.”

“If looks could kill.”

“Kashane. A very big male leopard that has been visiting us from the north recently.”

“This was my first real glimpse of the Hlarulini female, a leopard that has since etched herself firmly into the number one spot in terms of favourites on the reserve.”

“Such a pretty girl. The White Dam female was resting atop a termite mound in the late afternoon, but still with harsh light in the background, so I did what I could to recover detail and went for the sepia conversion. It worked out great!”

“Warrior - a brave or experienced soldier or fighter.”

Nottins’ cub was quite the character, mischievous and very relaxed around vehicles, just like his mother.”

“Her age is evident, but there are not many leopards out there with the glamour and allure of Nottins.”