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Tanzanian Warrior II
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Tanzanian Warrior II

by Darren Colello

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 21, 2011153 views6 comments
This male lion was in his prime and together with his brothers, struck fear in the hearts of many ungulates. I photographed him in Tanzania's fabled Ngorongoro Crater.

Thanks for viewing and your comments. :smile:

ISO 200 1/640, f/5.6 @200mm

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on January 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Nice one, Darren. I really like how the lion is almost shrouded by the long grass.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Nice shot, Darren. I like the browns and golds in the Lion and the grass. Nice head turn, and I like the slack jaw. I also like the rugged look of the Lion. :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM
LP looks very nice Darren, really like this setting with the wildflowers FG :)
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by kiran khanzode on January 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Ah , the trademark black mane of the Crater Lions !! Love this shot, Darren, what a handsome fellow ! I love the shades of green and the feel of the wind blowing on his mane. I will be there in 3 days...can't wait ! :toast:
Registered on February 21, 2009, 83 Posts, 428 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 23, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Love the flowers and grasses in the setting, frames the "king" nicely. The look back in your direction makes the image. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I really like the texture detail of the grasses, purple and yellow flowers, and flies on the lion. The wild hairdo of the mane is a great point of interest. Beyond your control, but a shift in pose or lighting to give reflection to the eyes would have brought this to top shelf status! Excellent post.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments