A purposeful stride

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 9, 2014129 views6 comments

This lioness was photographed at the crack of dawn near a remote research waterhole in Etosha, Namibia. I was on foot and crouching next to our supply trailer, an awesome experience to say the least.

This is nearly all of full frame.

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f4.0 | 1/640 SS | ISO-250

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM

I like the low angle and dramatic lighting here Morkel

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Comment posted by Mario Moreno on May 10, 2014 at 8:43 PM

Great light and low angle Morkel

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on May 11, 2014 at 9:19 AM

Beautiful image, Morkel! I love the way she is focused and the point of view and the light are excellent!

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 11, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Gorgeous light Morkel, low POV, alert pose and raised paw makes it!

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Comment posted by William Bickle on May 11, 2014 at 9:31 PM

Hello Morkel

Like the detail to her legs positioning, with her In-Stride pose , giving a real sense of forward motion, and the strength through her wide chest is emphasized by this raised front leg,
Lighting is Sweet. would have liked to see more of her tail carriage, but nothing could be done about that.

What are those large droppings she is walking through? looks like a very busy site.

Bill

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 12, 2014 at 7:05 AM

Thanks folks.

Bill - those are elephant droppings - yes it is a popular waterhole with elephants and a myriad of other animals...

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