Brave photographer gets VERY up close and personal to take stunning shots of Big Cats

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This amazing image of a leopard was taken at very close quarters

Photographer Calvin Taylor Lee, from Sheffield, South Yorks, dared to look into the eyes of these big beasts to capture a series of dramatic portraits.

Calvin, 39, didn’t have to travel to Africa, but shot the up close and personal pictures at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park , near Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Calvin who caught the stare of a leopard, lion and an alert lemur, said: “I wanted to take these photos to show the magnificent natural beauty of these animals.

“I like how all their expressions are different, and you’re not always able to capture their emotions.

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Calvin shot this amazing image at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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The cheeky lemur was staring right in Calvin's eyes as he took this photo

“Some of them are really difficult to read. It’s like a challenge, but they are all very strong and powerful.

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It's not just Big Cats who wanted a piece of the camera action

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And this baboon certainly wasn't camera shy

“The one of the lion is my favourite - it looks so powerful.”

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