This was one of two large male lions traveling together along a riverbank cliff in a forested area of the Masai Mara. The area was quite thick with vegetation, so I waited, and hoped, the lion would appear in the clearing. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500m PF lens, ISO 1600, f/5.6 at 1/250th of a second.
Is it possible that one can be mesmerized by the beauty of a moment and be terrified at the same time? This photo does that. Perfect framing of a lion emerging in view, great drama. Your intuition and patience, really paid off on this one, Sean! Gorgeous!!
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This was one of two large male lions traveling together along a riverbank cliff in a forested area of the Masai Mara. The area was quite thick with vegetation, so I waited, and hoped, the lion would appear in the clearing. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500m PF lens, ISO 1600, f/5.6 at 1/250th of a second.
He’s a handsome lion, Sean, & it looks as though he has his game face on!
Yeah, he had his eye on something. But it turned out to be just a good spot to take a nap.
It also looks as though he has his mane professionally highlighted: blonde in the front framing his face, darker in the back!
That’s the look these days on the savanna.
Looks like you are secretly following him. Love the framing.
Thanks Rachel. Yes, I saw that opening and waited for him to walk into it.
Woah, would you look at that foliage. Gorgeous and sublime.
Is it possible that one can be mesmerized by the beauty of a moment and be terrified at the same time? This photo does that. Perfect framing of a lion emerging in view, great drama. Your intuition and patience, really paid off on this one, Sean! Gorgeous!!
Thanks Laura. He was a big boy, and traveling with his other rather large friend.