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Textures of Tree and Fur

Vicki Jauron

United States of America

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A leopard walks toward a watering hole as the lighting creates his shadow.  He was very cautious in his approach and I'm not sure why, as he would have scared any other animals away with just his presence.  Taken at Lentorre, Kenya.

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Nominee

Shadow of a Hunter

A young baboon climbs inside a highly textured tree opening showing off the textures of his wet fur against the tree.  Image taken in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.