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“The Climb”. I had noticed this impala kill wedged in a tree early that morning. What followed must be one of the most grueling and rewarding experiences in my photographic career. By 1pm the leopard had still not returned, and I decided to stake out the kill. There was only one good angle from where the base of the tree and possible ascent angle would be visible, and I picked that spot. 5 minutes before we HAD to leave, the leopard casually strolled to the base of the tree, and proceeded to ascend like a bullet up the bark, exactly how I had envisioned it. I love it when a plan comes together! Photo location: Kruger National Park, South Africa. (Photo and caption by Morkel Erasmus/National Geographic Photo Contest)
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