These two lions were quite young. The male had just started to grow his mane. It was very early on a misty morning in Kenya and they were engaged in a bit of foreplay before an attempt at mating. From what I could tell, it was just that — a half-hearted attempt before they both settled back down into the grass. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/80th of a second
Hey Michael, for the vast majority of my wildlife photos, I handhold the camera. For landscapes that require longer shutter speeds, I’ll use a tripod. On safari in Africa, you’re usually in a vehicle, so I rest the lens on a window sill or the hood of the car if I need more support.
It can’t be too exciting, the female is yawning! (Or maybe growling in disapproval) Well shot Sean, once again another image with perfect timing. I don’t think you would be out there with a bean bag or tripod as Michael has asked. I’d expect you were in a Safari vehicle??
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great shot, were you using your bean bag or using tri- pod? or hand hold your camera/. ?
Hey Michael, for the vast majority of my wildlife photos, I handhold the camera. For landscapes that require longer shutter speeds, I’ll use a tripod. On safari in Africa, you’re usually in a vehicle, so I rest the lens on a window sill or the hood of the car if I need more support.
Wasted on the young—-Is youth they say,but can they—-Feel the grass,the fur.
Majestic and adorable at the same time!
It can’t be too exciting, the female is yawning! (Or maybe growling in disapproval) Well shot Sean, once again another image with perfect timing. I don’t think you would be out there with a bean bag or tripod as Michael has asked. I’d expect you were in a Safari vehicle??
Great shot Sean!! This shot is indeed quite humorous. Well done.
What a special moment you’ve captured here!
I’ll take that Shardae.