Today I´d like to share with you one of my favorite animal shots. I´m looking often at this photograph as I find  it energetic and calming at the same time. While the body of this elegant female snow leopard seems to be deeply relaxed, her mind is alert and scanning the environment with great attention. Ready to unleash her immense strength in a heartbeat if necessary. "Power comes from inner peace" is the motto that comes to my mind, when I look at this beautiful big cat.

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*What are your immediate thoughts, when you look at this picture? Your feedback and comments are much appreciated!*

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Also, if you are interested in **miniature photography** please have a look at my recent submissions. Each friday I will produce a new scenery and share it with you.

- [Encounter in the desert](https://steemit.com/photography/@shaka/shaka-s-miniature-scenes-2-encounter-in-the-desert)
- [Encounter in the woods](https://steemit.com/photography/@shaka/encounter-in-the-woods)

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### Best wishes, ###
### shaka ###

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Canon EOS 7D  
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3  
ISO 500, 270mm, f/7.1, 1/200  

I made this shot in autumn 2015 in the Zoo Basel, Switzerland.