This was the first time that I set eyes on Mzuri and I was instantly taken in by her beauty. What heightened the sensation for me was her perch. She had chosen a large tree with some bare branches and the contrast between the stark branches and the vibrant cat grabbed my attention. I chose to compose the photo in a manner that highlighted just this dichotomy. Furthermore, the head of a dead impala is just about visible on the right extreme of the image, adding another layer of tension to the scene.

By Preeti & Prashant Chacko in aid of The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust