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Young Male Lion
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Young Male Lion

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 25, 2014122 views8 comments
One of our very rare predator sightings this time in Ruaha, could well be one of the cubs from 18 months before as we believe it was the same pride.
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 at 200mm
F5,6
ISO 800
1/1250
EV +0.33

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 25, 2014 at 1:41 PM
A nice intimate shot. The lion stands out nicely against the contrasting background. The larger version needs to be seen to appreciate fully.
Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
Comment posted by Rebecka on March 25, 2014 at 2:19 PM
For me, the look the lion has - very pensive - makes this image extra special. Love all the details on the larger version - amazing how many scars he has on his nose already, and nicks in his ear, at his young age. Really shows how violent a life they must lead to survive.

Truly wonderful image... congrats!
Registered on February 5, 2009, 170 Posts, 924 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 25, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Nice close up of this guy. Love the eyes. The green is unusual. Normally, when we see lions, the grass is brown. The detail is great. Well done.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on March 26, 2014 at 1:00 AM
The clarity and sharpness on the head of this young lion is incredible Ken! I really enjoy looking at the wonderful detail that shows his expression of slight apprehensiveness so well. The over all exposure seems maybe just a tad bright, not blown out highlights over exposed, just that the coat and grass seem slightly lighter in tone than I would imagine. I'm really enjoying the quality and artistry of your last few posts Ken. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 26, 2014 at 4:35 AM
Thanks everybody for your kind comments. :toast: :toast:
Green colours in Africa are far more apparent than people think. I believe this is largely down to most visitors coming here in the period June to October when it is very dry and largely brown. After rains it is extremely green, in this case I think I toned down the greens a little too much
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 26, 2014 at 2:34 PM
Excellent capture. I agree with Rebecka that it feels pensive. The detail in the large version really stands out. :toast:
Registered on April 6, 2004, 119 Posts, 1989 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 28, 2014 at 4:23 PM
I like the gaze of the young male in this one Ken. Seems like he is in deep tough and makes me wonder what he is thinking about.
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 29, 2014 at 2:53 AM
Kurt,

He was probably thinking about whether to go to sleep again :biggrin:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments