Lions can be (and are) ferocious predators. But they can also look like giant house cats at times. This big boy was rolling around on a grassy hill putting on a show for us on our first full day in the Masai Mara. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1100, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
Excellent! Sean, you returned from the latest trip to Africa with a bonzer collection of images. I’ve been following your photo-of-the-day postings for close to a dozen years & this latest gallery of images is spectacular! You clearly know how to employ your Nikon camera gear plus a few other gadgets!
You should post that picture of Kai in this same position so your viewers can see how similar he and this beautiful King of the jungle are! This is a wonderful shot and completely reminiscent of the beautiful Kai!
OMG! I want to pack tomorrow & go back. Photos like this are the serendipity of being in the African wild. Unscripted, unexpected, It’s a privilege to be in their space. SO happy for you and your travelling partners.
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Lions can be (and are) ferocious predators. But they can also look like giant house cats at times. This big boy was rolling around on a grassy hill putting on a show for us on our first full day in the Masai Mara. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 1100, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
Excellent! Sean, you returned from the latest trip to Africa with a bonzer collection of images. I’ve been following your photo-of-the-day postings for close to a dozen years & this latest gallery of images is spectacular! You clearly know how to employ your Nikon camera gear plus a few other gadgets!
Thanks Sue. The equipment is certainly making it easier to get certain shots.
Another GREAT Sean shot! Brought some big smiles to the household this morning. Thank you!
Bill B.
Great to hear Bill. He had us all smiling while we were there.
You should post that picture of Kai in this same position so your viewers can see how similar he and this beautiful King of the jungle are! This is a wonderful shot and completely reminiscent of the beautiful Kai!
Good idea ML. I’ll try to find it.
I remember you taking that picture– I loved it then, and I love it now.
Thanks Mel. A memorable moment among many.
Laughter in our house this AM!
Thanks Karen. It’s something to see these big ferocious beasts acting like kittens.
If this reminds you of your cat goddamn I would hate to see the litter box at your house.
You’ll see it soon Louis. At least I hope so.
I can’t even tell you how much I love this photo. Wow! Really enjoying your latest Africa series.
Thanks Mary, it was a great trip. The male lions were more active and conspicuous than I’ve ever seen.
Wish I’d been there! It’s already been four years for me. Too long.
Fantastic Sean
Thanks Donna.
OMG! I want to pack tomorrow & go back. Photos like this are the serendipity of being in the African wild. Unscripted, unexpected, It’s a privilege to be in their space. SO happy for you and your travelling partners.
Thanks Laura. We had particularly good action on this trip.
“He’s so cute!” – Ivy
That Ivy knows what she’s talking about.
Omg, he is so doing the Kai Kai, love it!
No doubt Mo.
He is so Kai Kai, love it
Oh I’m sure that sweet fella wouldn’t hurt a fly. . .