Cheeky Lioness

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 13, 201393 views7 comments

This Lioness and her sister decided to block the road in the early morning just outside the entrance to one of Hwange National Parks, finest new lodges Camp Hwange(it is actually owned by my good mate Dave Carson

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Here she is after moving over a little to worry a passing jackal.
I tried this in vertical but really could not live with the clipped paws

EOS 1DX
200-400mm F4 with 1.4 EX at 490mm
F6.3
ISO 1600
1/1600

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on December 13, 2013 at 6:35 AM

A very relaxed and healthy looking lioness Ken. She doesn't seem at all interested in you.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

I love the beautiful tones from the early morning light. The image is also tack sharp. That 200-400 is serving you well. Just rented the 200-400. Hopefully it performs as well for me. Took some shots yesterday. Still getting used to it.

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 13, 2013 at 11:46 PM

Martin,
Thanks

Jerry,
You will not be disappointed with the 200-400

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 14, 2013 at 9:12 AM

Hi Ken,

Nice clean shot of a very majestic animal, complete with a harmonious colour palette.

On tripod or hand-held? Just curious...

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 14, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Brad,
I do not own a tripod, my only means of support is usually a bean bag, but in this case I hand held. I find shooting out of vehicles hand held gives you far more time to react.

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Mario Moreno on December 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Really like the light on this good looking lioness. Would have been a plus if she had looked into the camera

Registered on January 24, 2012, 163 Posts, 369 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Bell on December 14, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Great image. I like that the lioness is not looking at the camera. You have captured excellent detail in the face.

Registered on April 24, 2007, 55 Posts, 71 Comments