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Xinkhova 2:2 Female

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Sean Zeederberg

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As a young boy growing up on an agricultural farm in Zimbabwe, Sean spent every opportunity entertaining himself outdoors, camping in the local nature reserve and learning about all facets of the natural world. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental ...

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on The Week in Pictures #590

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Denise Vouri
Guest contributor

There’re so many outstanding images this week Sean, but for a change, I’m choosing your beautifully exposed photo of the two Impala rams in that golden lit field. I also appreciate your shot of the lion’s mouth, detail images being a favorite.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Denise. It was nice to throw in a few different shots this week.

Mark Ceres
Explorer

Great images. The elephant sunset is this weeks favorite for me but the lion images are also amazing

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Mark. The elephant silhouette shot turned out rather well thanks to the amazing colours of the sunset.

Donald Carlton
Explorer

The leopard placard, my term not the one you folks likely use, for the Xinkhova leopard is blank. Text states you know little about this leopard with no other info.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you, Donald. We are in the process of updating our website and the leopard cards are not pulling through correctly. We are working on it and will hopefully have int back up and running correctly ASAP.

William Paynter
Master Tracker

Sean, spectacular pictures this week. My favorite is the Blue-eared Starling and its penetrating stare. Great shot!

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, William. It is a penetrating stare from the Starling.

Francesca Doria
Master Tracker

Hi, to me the Xinkova female’s silhouette in the fading light is the top picture, followed by the male impala, the impala in the golden grass and the pensive female lionesses (both), but as usual all pictures are superb. Impala were my mum’s favourite antelope, she was in love with their beautiful big eyes and exquisite features, and she was so right!

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Francesca. I am glad your mum also loved the impala.

Christa Blessing
Master Tracker

Thanks for the wonderful pictures!
I particularly love the one of the blue-eared starling. The coloring is just great and the last one of the lioness. The expression on her face is fascinating. But – all the other photos are also fantastic.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

The colouring on the starling is spectacular, particularly if the sun is shining on them.

Anita Santoro
Senior Digital Ranger

Not usually one to pick the bird photos (hard to compete with the cats and ellies!) but the Starling looking at you is pretty cool with his great coloring. Then the pensive lioness gives her a human quality and last the leopard (we need to find out more about!) with the purple sky is beautiful! Happy Weekend!

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Anita. I am glad you liked something different this week.

Johanna Browne
Senior Digital Ranger

As I have said before, the idea that we cannot know or don’t know what goes on in animals minds is old paradigm. We can when we open ourselves up to understanding that we are not actually smarter then animals, nor are we the only species who has emotions. Animals are far superior in that they aren’t busy in their heads, preoccupied with yesterday and tomorrow but are completely present. Something we are a far cry from and need to head back to, because anything other than being completely present creates so many issues, including ill health. You have there in South Africa, one of the best animal communicators in the world- Anna Breytenbach. To invite her out to open all of you to a whole new world and way of seeing things would completely change your lives. But then change is scary for most people. Staying in the old though, which I hear quite often from a few of the guides, that animals don’t have emotions, feelings or complex thought only locks you into a very small paradigm. You spend everyday with some of the most magnificent animals on the planet. Why not open up to ‘hearing’ what they are thinking, especially what they are trying to say to you or teach you. It is a path I went down several years ago and never looked back. The experiences I have had with animals, especially wild ones I wouldn’t trade for the world. I highly recommend it. I am sure Anna would enjoy coming and sharing this with you!

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Ian Hall
Master Tracker

Super photos, it’s rare to see a really good impala photo .

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Ian. It can be a challenge to get a decent photo of the impala as they always tend to turn away or move on as soon as you stop and pull up a camera.

Paul Canales
Master Tracker

So many great captures this week Sean, as usual! My top pick has to be the stunning image of the Ndzhenga male lion yawning – iconic! I also really loved the impala as well… really all the images are terrific!

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Paul. I am glad you enjoyed the selection this week.

Tony McCutcheon
Explorer

Great pics.

The Ndhzenga male yawning, showing off his impressive canines has to be my favourite this week.

The lioness rubbing head with the Ndhzenga and the Xinkhova female up the tree classic leopard style are brilliant too. Love the bright blue starlings.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Tony. It was a great pic of the male lion yawning and I also love the Xinkhova Female shot.

Valmai Vorster
Master Tracker

Sean the colours of these images are exceptionally good. All the images are beautiful and there is a variety of animals. My favorite this week is the Xinkhova female with the blue and purple hues behind her. Stunning photograph.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Valmai. The colours did turn out well in all the pics, they were rich and full of colour.

Francesca Doria
Master Tracker

My sister Paola s choice is the yawning lion, then the Starling and nr 3 the lioness headbutting the lion

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Francesca. I am glad your sister likes the lion yawn.

Mary Beth Wheeler
Guest contributor

Nice array of images this week, Sean! My fav is the Xinkhova Female. Beautiful light, dramatic cloud, beautiful leopard. Tell us more about her as you learn more…

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Mary Beth. The lighting was spectacular on the Xinkhova Female. She is the one daughter of the Nkoveni Female, born Feb 2021. We are in the process of updating our website and there is an issue with the Leopard cards. We are working on it and will have it resolved ASAP.

Chelsea Allard
Master Tracker

I loved all the dramatic lighting this week. The contrast of the male lion yawning was gorgeous. There were so many wonderful eyes this week too – the starling, the lioness… I can’t believe I can’t choose a favorite this week. Well done!

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Chelsea. I guess that is a good thing that you cant choose a favourite.

Mj Bradley
Senior Digital Ranger

While all the photos are fabulous my favorite is the elephant at sunset! Hope that one ends up on a wall somewhere.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

The colouring in the sky of the background to the elephant at sunset was incredible.

Sandra Scott
Senior Digital Ranger

White-fronted Bee-eaters are so pretty. I enjoy watching them

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Sandra. The White-fronted Bee-eaters are stunning.

Carly M
Digital Tracker

Wonderful bird pics this week – with my favourite pic being the white-fronted bee eater. Beautiful pic. The bird pics are my fave. ❤️

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Carly. It was a pretty good week for bird photography.

Keith Fincham
Explorer

The photographs are all beautiful Sean, but if there is a standout for me it is the Xinkhova Female at the waning of the blue hour as the last of the light disappears, it is compelling and engrossing. Thank you for sharing these.

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Keith. It is a rather compelling image and turned out so well with the colouring.

Lisa Antell
Master Tracker

Oh wow that sunset photo of Xinkhova….spectacular! So no one knows where she comes from? Isn’t it fairly unusual to have completely unknown females come into a property? They usually find territory close to their natal area?

Sean Zeederberg
Blog Editor

Thank you so much, Lisa. So we do know all about the Xinkhova Female. She is the daughter of the Nkoveni Female born in Feb 2021. We are just in the process of updating our website and the plugins to the leopard profiles has an issue. We are hoping it be resolved ASAP.

Lisa Antell
Master Tracker

I did think that she was one of the (former) Nkoveni Young Females….along with the Stonedrift female…..that is why I was a bit confused!

Barbara Wallace
Senior Digital Ranger

Such wonderful photos this week Sean. That beautiful starling with the penetrating stare is hard to beat. I also love the Xinkhova Female with the light hitting her just right, and he lavenders and blues. Well done!

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