Male Lion

Gallery: WildlifePosted April 1, 2015147 views10 comments

One of two fine males poses in the high ground of the marshy area of Kwara concession, Botswana.
EOS iDX
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 ex at 513 mm
F 6.3
ISO 800
1/800

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Mario Moreno on April 1, 2015 at 4:59 AM

This is nice . . . . Great pose and lovely BG. I would have liked a bit more light in his eyes but it seems like a very overcast day so tough to achieve

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on April 1, 2015 at 7:34 AM

Magnificent fellow. The background and setting is sweet. Maybe a little more room up top if you have it. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on April 1, 2015 at 2:15 PM

Like it as is with the exception of the two blades of grass on right lower side. From the position of his hind legs, it looks like he is ready for a quick exit.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on April 1, 2015 at 6:32 PM

Beaut of a specimen.
Nice image Ken!

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on April 2, 2015 at 5:49 AM

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. It was indeed an overcast day, later we got stuck in the marsh

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 2, 2015 at 6:54 AM

A very majestic looking animal in a very regal pose. You captured him very well. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on April 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM

Appears to be a big boy! Great subject n beautiful setting !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on April 3, 2015 at 11:21 AM

Ken: haven't posted in a while as I've been photographing (gulp) people and places. Took a look at the site today and saw this excellent image. You've really captured the majesty of this male lion. I really like seeing him against the greenery which is quite different from most shots. Congrats, Richard

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 3, 2015 at 10:52 PM

I especially like how nicely he is isolated from the soft background. Great color, too.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on April 6, 2015 at 6:13 AM

Thanks very much for the further comments

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