Hen Wlad Fy Nhadu

• Photographer
  Eric D'Dio
• Technical Info
  1dx, 1/1000, F/4.5/ 16000
• Photo Date
  9/23

A young male leopard reaching independence & pushed out of his natal territory by his mom, finds solace in the safety of his father's vast territory. Still tolerated for the time being he explores its range learning essential skills, gaining hunting experience, while avoiding other predators & dominant males. Even at this age they're solitary animals interacting with other leopards only during the mating season. To survive he needs to be a ghost within the territory. Making matters dangerous for him, & ignorant of mating rituals, he's confronted by a female being both enticing and aggressive.