Leopard’s Gaze

Paul Nicklen

Leopard’s Gaze

Antarctica, 2017

Beneath the faint glow of the Antarctic sky, I allowed the swirling current to slowly bring me face to face with this beautiful female leopard seal drifting on a pan of sea ice. As I drew near, she lifted herself up high, stretching her massive body and giving me a clear view of her spotted coat. I like the challenge of exposing the softer side of animals with undeserved reputations as “vicious” predators. If I can help reveal their multifaceted natures and unique stories, they suddenly become fellow living beings we can empathize with and understand.

Artwork Details


Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm)Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm)Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm)

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