Beautiful Lady

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 14, 2017100 views7 comments

This Lioness is something special, she has a sister who cannot walk properly let alone run, she hunts on her sisters behalf and has kept her well fed for four years.
Taken in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda.
EOS 1DX
200*400 mm F4 with 1.4 ex at 560 mm
F 6.3
ISO 800
1/5000

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 14, 2017 at 9:37 AM

Beautiful lioness. More beautiful after reading the back story. I wish humans were as humane as this lioness.

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Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on March 14, 2017 at 10:08 AM

Hi Ken,
Nice expression and heartwarming story. Are they part of a pride? Do others help?

Hisham.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on March 14, 2017 at 8:28 PM

Wonderful story and very nice photo. Is her sister bullied by other lions/lionesses? If so, does her sister come to her aid?

Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM

Jerry,
I agree with your wishes, but unlikely to come true
Hisham,
Unfortunately there are no established prides at the moment, but this may soon change as a result of the three brothers returning
Jim,
No bullying at present for reasons mentioned above but I am certain she would defend her sister

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 15, 2017 at 10:58 AM

What a beautiful look here Ken. She doesn't appear to be too friendly toward you though.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on March 19, 2017 at 11:43 AM

Cool, in-your-face pose. I would test a subtle brightness/contrast boost to just her eyes...I think that would make her eye contact really commanding.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on March 20, 2017 at 9:14 AM

Ed,
Just a warning growl
Lon,
thanks for the suggestion

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