Prone and Patient

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 16, 2012246 views8 comments

Continuing my series of images from the lion kill we witnessed...here's one of the 3 lionesses keeping a constant eye on the quarry...and lying low with the absence of foliage cover on this plain.

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f5.6 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO-2500
pretty much full frame as shot

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Joe James on December 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Great one Morkel! I'm really looking forward to seeing the entire series, what an experience to have witnessed from start to finish.

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on December 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

I didn't expect you to continue to tease us with more images of the lionesses waiting to explode. I want the full monty!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM

You sure know how to build up suspension Morkel!

I simply love the Nossob and Auob river valleys and for that I appreciate this typical scene. Yet, I feel that this image might work well in a sequence (depending on the rest of it), but as a stand alone image it does not move me much to be honest. I am very eagerly anticipating your next post though.

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on December 17, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Great scene Morkel.Looks like the peaceful tranquility of the warm evening is about to be broken. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

Registered on April 15, 2012, 107 Posts, 326 Comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on December 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Hey Morkel,
I think I like this one even more than the last... I can't wait to see the chase!
-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on December 18, 2012 at 8:19 AM

Lovely, I really like the patience speaking from this pose combined with the soft colours and light!

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on December 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Thanks guys - will post more soon...

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Comment posted by Mario Moreno on January 6, 2013 at 3:49 AM

Stunning image Morkel ! perfect composition for this capture that definitely tells a story

Registered on January 24, 2012, 163 Posts, 369 Comments