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Gallery: WildlifePosted February 9, 201593 views7 comments

Given Brad's point about a lower viewpoint, here is an older image.
This was one was taken from our own vehicle a Toyota Prado (which is very comfortable and quiet (with a pop up roof if required).
In the back seat with the window open and a bean bag you are not even 1 meter high.
Taken in Etosha National Park, Namibia at Gemboksvlakte waterhole, this male was on its way to visit his pride, who were upsetting all the other animals by sleeping at the waterhole.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 9, 2015 at 7:19 AM

Nice< Ken. This is now one of my "favorites" of yours. He really stands out in the image as the background fades and blurs in the distance. Well done.

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 9, 2015 at 12:57 PM

I like the low point of view - but also the great focus on the lion and excellent contrast with the background.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 9, 2015 at 12:57 PM

Hello Ken

Well done, looks interesting with the remains visible on the surrounding ground.

Bill

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on February 9, 2015 at 11:05 PM

Very nice Etosha lion image Ken, love that waterhole myself :)

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Comment posted by Genny K. on February 10, 2015 at 2:44 AM

The large image is impressive. Wow,, those are big legs and feet. A sobering image.

And yes, that's a good point of view. I like that you are level with him.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 10, 2015 at 5:11 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments, they are much appreciated.
Bill,
The "remains" are some form of antelope poo
Morkel,
Very hit and miss at Gemsbokvlakte, last year basically nothing on 6 visits, such is wildlife

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 10, 2015 at 8:02 AM

Very nice, Ken. The eye level perspective and his solid stance make this quite strong. His ruffled mane adds a sense of personality, too. Although natural, I would ideally wish to have him not pose in the field of dung, but that is the only minor nit I can find. I like the dof control which adds the soft layered look to the background.

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