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The Week In Pictures #361

Pete Thorpe November 15, 2018 3 6

Following on from James Tyrrell’s TWIP 360 last week, some firsts for the season have been recorded in the past week. Even though James headed out early, he still wasn’t …

Featured General Nature Leopards Lions Macro Photography Photo Journal Photography The Week in Pictures Wildlife

Photographic Journal: The Sun Sets on Another Summer in Macro

Rob Crankshaw April 19, 2018 9

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time – Leo Tolstoy It’s a year (almost to the day!) since my last macro photography post, and how time flies! After posting …

General Nature Macro Photography Photo Journal Photography Wildlife

The Week in Pictures #317

Alex Jordan January 12, 2018 1 36

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy” – Ernest Hemingway Hemingway’s quote is particularly relevant during this season. Intermittent, localized rains …

Macro Photography Photography The Week in Pictures

Photographic Journal: The Macro World of Dreams or Nightmares?

Rob Crankshaw April 8, 2017 21

The Summer months are generally a time of plenty. With the long, hot days, we are privileged to witness many beautiful plant and tree species flowering, along with other interesting …

General Nature Macro Photography Photo Journal Photography Post Processing Wildlife

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Earn prowess and rank up as you interact with Londolozi Live and earn a spot on the monthly points leaderboard.

Discuss stories

Chat with other Londolozi Live Explorers and with your favourite Contributors from the Londolozi team about their photos and stories from the wild.

Curate your own galleryNEW

Add your favorite photographs from around Londolozi Live to your very own Favorites gallery, using the ♡ button, for others to enjoy.

Purchase full res photosNEW

Buy your favorite photos in full resolution, easily and securely, for download at any time from your Profile Page.

Home of leopards

Tell us which of the Leopards of Londolozi you've encountered during your visit! Their cards will move to your profile page collection.

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Mashaba 4:3 Female

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The Leopards of Londolozi

Since 1979 Londolozi has had a love affair with leopards. Over the last four decades, this dynasty has been chronicled by the many guides and trackers, past and present, who have worked at Londolozi.

You can visit the Mashaba 4:3 Female's dedicated profile page to access a rich trove of information about this leopard, including family tree, unique markings, territory maps, timelines and a host of stunning images and videos.

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Macro Photography

Page 1 of 1

The Week In Pictures #361

Pete Thorpe November 15, 2018 3 6

Photographic Journal: The Sun Sets on Another Summer in Macro

Rob Crankshaw April 19, 2018 9

The Week in Pictures #317

Alex Jordan January 12, 2018 1 36

Photographic Journal: The Macro World of Dreams or Nightmares?

Rob Crankshaw April 8, 2017 21

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