Gallery: WildlifePosted February 22, 2011189 views4 comments
Male lion feasting on a buffalo took time to intimidate some nearby hyena that were getting too close.
Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
1/400s f/10.0 at 560.0mm iso80
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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on February 22, 2011 at 1:18 PM
This is very nice, great commanding pose. It would be great if his face was in the light but thats nature.
Registered on July 1, 2008, 131 Posts, 671 Comments
Comment posted by Luca Mussato on February 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM
"la bocca sollevò dal fiero pasto ..." that's the incipit of one of the most know chapter from the Dante's Divina Commedia. Anyway, did you try a different cut? IMO this does not give emphasis to the bloody face and mane. Maybe some adjustments in contrast and saturation could help on separate the muzzle from the body. Just thinking at loud voice, so ...
Anyway I would have been there to witness the scene.
Cheers, Luca
Registered on November 14, 2006, 118 Posts, 855 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 23, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Intense look and an image that really tells a story. The back lighting adds an interesting aspect to the image and I realize this is very harsh light to deal with. I might be inclined to crop some off the bottom to minimize the bright spots down by the legs but that is minor. Very graphic image with all the blood but I realize all animals must eat, good job in getting this.
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Comment posted by Michael Moss on February 24, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Please see http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=167556&CGISESSID=a8ec5a61911519b393a67f52259e5c1c&u=23564 for the revision version.
Registered on April 25, 2004, 60 Posts, 39 Comments
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4 commentsAnyway I would have been there to witness the scene.
Cheers, Luca