Warning Growl

Beautiful Roman!
Very sharp throughout and I love the action in this photo. I love the angry look of the mother lion in contrast with the composed, almost worried expression on the youngster. I do like that you cropped the top down, but I wish there was more room on the right side of the image, and perhaps that you could've included the whole lioness. But I'm glad the lion cub is entirely within the frame. Great shot. can't wait to see more!

-Cam

Hi Roman, I know I said take your time and don't process straight away, but four months...

I like the idea of the subjects being above you offer a good POV. Love the snarling mother, pose and front leg outstretched with the young cub close by, just looking with the front part curved in, to the side of Mum (Mom). Good to have those flies included. With the zoom I would have liked to have come out a bit more and not clipped the rear. Personally I am not sold on the BKG NR strength, as it creates a few odd looking parts ie the foliage (?) for me. The DOF looks about right, but sadly I think a hint more SS would have help overall and offered a bit more clarity & sharpness, but you know me.

Sorry Roman, don't me to be too hard, just my 2 cents.

Look forward to more.

All the best.
Steve

No worries Steve! Putting out the risky ones first !

Hello Roman

Great Interaction ..... Mother is So Intense and baby So Innocent ! Do Like the Flies included. Baby is Very Sharp & Mom a little soft in comparison. Maybe DOF or Shutter Speed ? If it were my Image , I would prefer more image in front & at rear to incl. the hind legs. A Powerful Image, As it stands !!!!

Thanks for Sharing.

Bill

This is great Roman. I love the snarl of the mother and the somewhat hesitant look on the youngster. I could go for more room to the right, or even playing with a tighter crop to maybe put more emphasis on those great facial expressions.

Don't Mess with the Ma Ma!!!

This photo is awesome Roman! The expression on the growling lion is incredible and so is the curious look on the youngster. I like this composition and the detail is excellent. Great Photo!!!

Ken Archer

A solid lion image Roman and excellent processing. The low POV helps this a lot. I would have wished for a bit more BG separation, or even better a different BG, but obviosuly not something you had control over

Wonderful expressions on both mother and cub, one of aggression, the other of part fear, part curiosity. Agree with Blumenkamp, though, about a tighter crop, probably including only the mother's and cub's faces.

I love the low angle here and the intense expression on mom's face, Roman...
I also like the pose of the young one and that he/she is entirely "in-frame". Looking forward to seeing more of your wildlife work here.

Fantastic image. I love the tail on the little one. Nits were mentioned but as we all know when the action is right in front of you for such a short time you give it your best. Thanks for sharing this great one.

Andrew