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Lion Cub
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Lion Cub

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 8, 2017134 views6 comments
Another shot of the six week old cubs, exploring around their den.
Taken in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda.
EOS 1D Mk II
200-400 mm F4  with 1.4 ex at 560 mm
F7.1
ISO 800
1/200
Large view does not seem to have the same colours ?

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on August 9, 2017 at 9:37 AM
I love the diagonal rock and the dynamics of cub's pose, trying to balance on that!
It's high on cuteness scale !

Jagdeep Rajput 
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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on August 9, 2017 at 11:01 PM
On my monitor the colors appear to be the same on both small and large views. As with a lots of images the large view is a must see. I like the placement of the cub, the focus from 7.1 and generally think this is excellent. Specifically, the yellow, goldish foliage in background is a bit distracting. Cuteness factor high on the scale.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 13, 2017 at 9:55 AM
I especially appreciate the dynamics of his pose, bent legs to remain vertical on the steep slope!
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 13, 2017 at 2:39 PM
I love the setting, pose and comp you captured here Ken, well done!devil
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Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on August 19, 2017 at 7:19 PM
Lovely Ken! I like the curvature of the rock exiting the frame and the 'wobbly' cub. It tells a story about their adventurous nature despite their fragility. It's great as is but I think reducing the greens would make the foliage in the back less distracting. Also, adding light in the eyes will also be good.

Cheers,

Hisham.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 24, 2017 at 4:34 AM
Thanks everybodydevil
Hisham,
I agree about the green
 
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