Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Today we visited Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre near Plettenberg Bay in South Africa. Three years ago I took the male and female Cheetahs for their early morning walk. Could only book a private visit to photograph the cats today, due to my big broken toe being a pain......

It was great to meet the two Cheetahs again, did they remember me? I was allowed to go inside the Cheetah enclosure.

The White Lion is not an Albino.

Hope you enjoy these pussy cats.

Canon 650D, Tamron 18- 400 lens

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Mr Leopard was sitting on the top of a fence

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Coming to say hello

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Brother and sister

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I’ve got my eyes on you!

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You are funny Sylvia!

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Your boring me now

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Pytrouble

Wonderful shots. I love big cats.

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

How beautiful they are, and you've certainly captured the personality, Sylvia. I hope your toe heals quickly!

cessnalvr Loc: West virginia

Very nice.

John Lawrence

Beautiful set, Sylvia. Nice to see wild animals in surroundings somewhat similar to their natural habit. Hope your toe is better soon. If they put me in a cage with those cats, I'd be the first 75 year old man to win a gold medal for running.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Excellent my friend!!...just excellent!!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

These are beautiful, Sylvia. I love big cats and these shots are excellent!

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

A stunning set, Sylvia--that lens has proven to be a winner for you.

gwr Loc: South Dartmouth, Ma.

Wonderful shots!! #2 and #5 are a little terrifying though. The lion is obvious but the leopard looks like he knows your toe is hurt and you're trespassing! Gary

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

A fabulous set, so beautifully photographed. It's so nice to see animals not caged.

Lady Red Loc: Puget Sound, WA

Oh my, beautiful cats.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Wonderful pictures - the white lion is gorgeous!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Gorgeous big cats and beautifully photographed, Sylvia!!! Your captions gave me a chuckle.... I bet you were thinking of Ted while you were with them!!

SnappyHappy Loc: Chapin, SC “The Capitol of Lake Murray”

Excellent set! I agree with gwr that 2&5 are exceptional. If I were put inside an enclosure at the mercy of cats like these I would want to be shooting a cannon instead of my canon. Thanks for sharing, get well.

carlysue Loc: Columbus

WOW, I am so envious! to be so upclose and get such fantastic captures of the cats while they are able to walk about in a somewhat natural setting. Are they in rehab due to injury? and will be re-introduced to their natural area? Or are they kept here for protection? the albino lion is absolutely gorgeous!!.