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Gallery: WildlifePosted July 11, 2013208 views8 comments

Literally!
Two young lion brothers having a bit of a playful tussle. I just loved the low angle (thanks to an underground bunker hide) and the soft pink of pre-dawn light.

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f4.0 | 1/400 SS | ISO-3200
Pretty much full frame as shot

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Stunning colours Morkel, the bunker really has paid off, a good find, hope it doesn't get swamped from these images. Like the interaction and not too shabby for Nikon @ 3200

Nice one matey

TFS
Steve

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Comment posted by Brad Clinch on July 12, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Excellent exposure and colors. As you noted, the low angle really adds to the image. It creates the feeling of being right there and getting low and hoping not to be noticed and become their focus of attention.

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Comment posted by Rick Andrews on July 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM

Really great shot here Morkel, I too love the beautiful subtle predawn lighting which together with this playful interaction really make the shot for me.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 13, 2013 at 8:58 PM

Nice composition Morkel and the pink sky is pretty special. The "droppings" (I assume) in the foreground are a minor distraction.

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Comment posted by Don Westbrook on July 14, 2013 at 1:24 AM

Beautiful light and well captured.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on July 15, 2013 at 12:09 PM

You already know the shooting angle is really cool. The lovely soft light, the pastel colors in the sky and the great detail make the image very pleasing to view. Only those OOF elephant boluses in the FG bother me a bit.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Love the interaction and the light is superb in this one Morkel.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on August 1, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Thanks a lot for your comments, folks!

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