This puma was moving stealthily below a ridge, out of sight of the guanaco up on the hill. Eventually the guanaco caught wind of the puma and made a dash for it in the other direction. The puma, unfazed, continued on her way, as she had already made a kill and was on her way back to it for dinner. Pumas, however, are opportunistic hunters and had the guanaco been completely fooled, there would most likely have been an attempt at a second kill. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 220mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/500th of a second
——- Natural tableau
——- Here writ large
——- Too grand for
——- The largest halls
——- Imagine the artist or
——- Designer’s task to construct
——- Such a drama
——- In camera
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
This puma was moving stealthily below a ridge, out of sight of the guanaco up on the hill. Eventually the guanaco caught wind of the puma and made a dash for it in the other direction. The puma, unfazed, continued on her way, as she had already made a kill and was on her way back to it for dinner. Pumas, however, are opportunistic hunters and had the guanaco been completely fooled, there would most likely have been an attempt at a second kill.
Wow, you’re at the top of your game here. Great composition and light.
Thanks Rick. Always nice to see a bit of a story unfold.
wow great pic. ) what state is pic. taken in. ? )
Thanks Michael. This was in Patagonia in extreme southern Chile.
——- Natural tableau
——- Here writ large
——- Too grand for
——- The largest halls
——- Imagine the artist or
——- Designer’s task to construct
——- Such a drama
——- In camera
Awesome capture, Sean!
Nice shot. How far away were you?
Thanks Dennis, we were probably a good 50/60 yards at the time, but eventually got to within 15/20 or so of this puma.