"Lion King's Crown Jewels', a photo from KwaZulu-Natal, East

Photographer's Note

While in South Africa I've to take a Safari Game Drive in Hluhluwe Imfolosi Park. This is the oldest proclaimed reserve park and I was not disappointed with beautiful landscapes. IMHO this park is better than the Kruger National Park.
We were very lucky to see this Lion ( two brothers ) by chance sitting on the hilly spot looking for preys.
I'll add more WS. One lion is more than enough as we saw a lot lions in TE.

pajaran, jean113, ikeharel, Fis2, PaulVDV, PiotrF, Royaldevon, jhm, COSTANTINO ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Tue (92402) 2020-07-18 7:29

Hello Loong,
A great photo from such close range of the beautiful and impressive lion. Excellent clarity and sharpness, its fur is clearly seen with lots of details.
Lars

holmertz (102732) 2020-07-18 9:36

Hello Loong,
He was bending his head at a perfect angle to show you his profile. You must have been quite close, but he wouldn't be bothered. It seems they have no idea what's inside the cars. The shrubs provide a good environment. I like both WS photos too, especially the one just showing the scenery and no visible animals. It's a very nice composition with a fine light.
Best regards,
Gert

jean113 (27887) 2020-07-18 10:52

Hello Loong, an excellent picture of the lion.
I wonder if he was aware of you?
Excellent sharpness with natural colours.
I like the w/s pictures too, especially the landscape.
Kind regards, Jean.

Fis2 (170807) 2020-07-18 12:51

Witaj Loong!
Very interesting photos.
To see a lion live is an amazing impression.
Excellent shot.
I like framing and colors.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

pajaran (115941) 2020-07-18 13:08

Greeting.
beautiful animals in Hluhluwe Imfolosi Park, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and text. The king waits for his lionesses to go hunting.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

PaulVDV (62944) 2020-07-18 14:04

Hello Loong,
It looks like you were right behind this lion. He could smell your presence.
I admit he dared to pose shamelessly.
Excellent clarity and sharpness!
Best regards, Paul

lousat (139298) 2020-07-18 15:45

HI Loong,a luckt meeting in your safari with this closer view of the King of the forest,beautiful pose and top quality despite the difficult location among the branches,i like it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

PiotrF (54726) 2020-07-18 16:09

Hello Loong,
An interesting photo with impressive lion.
I like good composition, nice colours and good quality.
Good work, fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

jemaflor (147184) 2020-07-18 23:03

Hi Loong,
Lucky to see and take this lion, a well made photo, interesting attitude for the animal, good quality for the rendering, tfs.

emka (158198) 2020-07-19 0:01

Hello Loong,

The lion look really like a king of animals. Magnificent picture, you were qauite close. In Etosha, I saw the lions from a distance, but in Senegal I just walked with the couple, see here: https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Senegal/West/Kaolack//photo1563061.htm

Nice Workshop photos as well.
Have a nice Sunday

MAlgo

ifege (48135) 2020-07-19 0:11

Hi Loong
A good photo of the male lion and the workshops are good too (what he'd like for his dinner and his domain).
cheers
Ian

ikeharel (113385) 2020-07-19 0:31

A great capture, Loong, majestic big animal shown with a superior profile as its head fully shown in size.
Very difficult to see this animal from so closer range, and some other's as you shown in the WS.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-07-19 0:55

Hello Loong,

To see a lion up close in a zoo can have nothing like the experience of seeing it in the wild! I can imagine the heart pounding moment as you tried to stay perfectly still, whilst you took this!
Maybe the lion is listening to the sound of the jeep, as he turned his head to give you a fine profile. Pity you missed the feet .... but you are learning your trade of wild life photography, and to hold a camera still, compose a photograph and bow to his majesty at the one time, takes years of practice.

Love the w/s, too. Good job it was you who spotted the antelope and not the lion or it could have been a right royal dinner!

Have a good Sunday,
Bev 😊

kasianowak (17676) 2020-07-19 2:33

Hi Loong
Lovely series of photos from your safari trip. The lion is majestic and it's nice to see another animal and the glimpse into the environment in WS too.
Best wishes
Kasia

jhm (211736) 2020-07-19 6:26

Hello Loong,

You choose an excellent angle, this create a lovely detailed image with the lion if subject
Everything sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

COSTANTINO (116542) 2020-09-07 22:20

hello dear friend and have a nice day
excellent capture of the king of
the jungle
one of your best photos I think
welldone
regards
Costantino