We saw these two lions stalking a group of giraffes (or as a group of giraffes is commonly called, a tower of giraffes). And where there are stalking lions, there are opportunistic carnivores hoping to get in on the action. You can see a black-backed jackal in-between the lions and the giraffes, anticipating the hunt. Nothing came of the encounter and the lions never made a charge, perhaps fearing the lethal hooves of the multiple healthy-looking giraffes. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 450, f/5.6 at 1/1250th of a second.
Thanks Sue. This was a fun moment to observe. The lions eventually decided it wasn’t worth the effort, but for a while there, we thought a chase was about to happen.
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We saw these two lions stalking a group of giraffes (or as a group of giraffes is commonly called, a tower of giraffes). And where there are stalking lions, there are opportunistic carnivores hoping to get in on the action. You can see a black-backed jackal in-between the lions and the giraffes, anticipating the hunt. Nothing came of the encounter and the lions never made a charge, perhaps fearing the lethal hooves of the multiple healthy-looking giraffes. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 450, f/5.6 at 1/1250th of a second.
I’m in awe of your focal point & the dramatic bokeh on either side. Well done, Sean! I’m also glad the parties parted amicably!
Thanks Sue. This was a fun moment to observe. The lions eventually decided it wasn’t worth the effort, but for a while there, we thought a chase was about to happen.
Wait I thought “tower of giraffes” was a sexual position.