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Kush again...a beautiful female snow leopard that I find very easy to photograph.

I took this one while she was watching a friend of mine clean her enclosure. Not that I am lazy or anything, but often there needs to be someone to keep an eye on her...and what better way is there than to take some photos?! She always seems to go at her own pace: moving slowly, taking in the sights and not in a rush. All the while she maintains incredible grace and dignity.

I am blessed that she tolerates people so much that I can get close to her like this. We can actually go in with her when we are cleaning her enclosure (although we tend to keep an eye on her movements...she is a big cat after all).

Two of my friends who work with her closely said they are trying to "convert" me to snow leopards. Though I am a tiger man through and through, being with them has imbued me with a tremendous amount of respect, fascination and love. They are absolutely incredible animals and if you have the time, I would highly suggest going to YouTube or the Snow Leopard Trust ([link]) and watching video of them...amazing.

I would also suggest going to the Snow Leopard Trust website ([link]) and ordering from their store. They offer all sorts of neat products that are often made by people living with the snow leopard. It helps conserve the species and allows for people to have extra income they can use for medicine or even sending their kids to school. It is an excellent program and I frequent their store often. I would recommend the slippers.


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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
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`AthenaTT Sep 10, 2008
ohohoh! So beautiful! I'd love to draw this! :faint:
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Sep 10, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
Go for it, but I have 4 rules:

1)Credit me (link back to page)
2) Credit the animal (Kush)
3) Let me know when you are done so I can see it
4) Have fun!
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~filemanager Jul 8, 2008  Professional Photographer
How did you get the fence out of your JCW pictures? It's taking me ages to edit it out!
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Jul 8, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
Edit out the fence? That is too time consuming for me...I'd rather just volunteer. Although, the zoom on my camera is good enough that I can get past the fence sometimes (like with Tekhan's enclosure).
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~Fwatair Feb 13, 2008
omg she looks so soft and fluffy i just want to bury my fingers in the fur on her head!!
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Feb 13, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
I'm sure she would love that.
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~Fwatair Feb 13, 2008
*scrambles over fence and buries hands in soft snow leopard furs* mmmmmm my life is complete!
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~isalin Feb 10, 2008
Beautiful animal and nice shot. You are lucky to be able to get so close to them all, I hope one day I will be able to do the same but with the cheetahs. I like looking at your gallery not only because they are stunning photo's but also because each description spreads more information to the viewers. I love to find out more and your gallery is a great way to learn how to help and how much they need it.
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Feb 10, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
I hope that people can learn from some of the information I give in my gallery. I feel that I benefit from photographing them so I have to give back in some way...I think all wildlife photographers should do the same, but too many people are caught up in their own egos to care.
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~isalin Feb 10, 2008
I dont know about anyone else but I know I learn something new pretty much everytime I view an image you upload. I also think that all wildlife photographers should do the same as you do, its a great idea and I agree. People dont think.
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