Wild Cat Photographer Spends 6 Days Patiently Waiting For The Right Moment To Capture A Leopard And Black Panther Together
Big or small, domesticated or wild, all cats are beautiful. Because of our extremely busy schedules and stressful lifestyles, it's so easy to forget all the amazing things Mother Nature has to offer.
We're so busy with life and distractions it becomes difficult to appreciate the world's beauty. Thankfully, there's still some hope left because some people out there still have passions that can cross the gap and into each of our hearts, especially if you love wild cats.
One of those people is Mithun, an amazing India-based wildlife photographer whose work is honestly mind blowing. Mithun is a huge fan of wildlife, especially big wild cats like leopards and wild cats like panthers.
He shares the majestic shots of incredible cats that he takes on his Instagram and has managed to amass a following of more than 140,000 people, surely all wild cat lovers like us! There is something extraordinary about a big, beautiful cat whose stunning photos can unite us in awe.
Mithun recently shared a breathtaking photo of a leopard and black panther where the black panther looks like the leopard's shadow.
mithunhphotographyThe black panther was perfectly positioned behind the leopard in the photo. The photo almost gives the impression that the black panther is supposed to be the leopard's shadow.
Being the person behind the camera while two magnificent creatures are intensely staring at you at the same time must be an insane feeling. This photo instantly went viral, considering how mesmerized and unique it really is.
Mithun chose to name this photo “The Eternal Couple”
Mithun H Photography“The woods are mysterious, and to unlock that is my passion,”
Mithun H PhotographyWhen asked about what he loves the most about wildlife photography, Mithun said this:
“The element of surprise. You never know what you are going to encounter at the next bend. The woods are mysterious, and to unlock that is my passion. You could be waiting for days and months and years for that perfect shot. But when it happens, those few seconds are magical, and to live for after all that time. That is the beauty of wildlife photography.”
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Mithun H PhotographyTaking pictures of big wild cats is something Mithun has a particular love for:
“Although I love every form of wildlife and love my birds as well, big cats were always a fascination from the beginning. Leopards, in particular, were my first love. The agility, the grace of this feline on the trees just fascinated me to no end.”
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mithunhphotographyWildlife photography seems like an extremely dangerous activity for most people. But here's how Mithun perceives it:
“It definitely has some dangers associated for sure. But if you know your limits and study animal behavior, which is the most important facet, then you have won half the battle. These beautiful creatures are generally more scared and shy than we think. Give them space and let them get comfortable with you and you realize how close and personal you can get with their world. The secret is patience and respect.”When asked about which one of his works is closest to his own heart, Mithun told Bored Panda that capturing a leopard and her “shadow” panther definitely ranks higher than the rest.
“Then there is the panther drinking and his reflection in the water, which also went viral a couple of years ago,”
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The last thing Mithun ended the interview with is: “Through my work, I want to support and help in the awareness and conservation of leopards. They are the most neglected of the big cats across the world and in danger because of conflict with humans on the edges of the forests. People need to realize the beauty and grace of this amazing feline and their very important role in the ecosystem.”
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Here's how people reacted to these amazing shots:
