Gallery: WildlifePosted February 4, 2018134 views9 comments
We earlier found Bhubesi asleep under a bush, later we drove back and found him waking up!
Taken in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
EOS 1DX Mk II
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 rx at 560 mm
F 6.3
ISO 800
1/200
Comments
9 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on February 4, 2018 at 10:06 AM
I believe this needs to be seen in the larger size for the best view! Great catch of this moment as the lion was waking up. Colors and details are very good. thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 4, 2018 at 11:19 AM
The landscape around this guy is what makes this special for me. What a magnificent scene. Well done.
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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on February 4, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Roaring good image!
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 4, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Excellent, Ken, a fine moment and pose to catch this guy, and the surroundings are beautiful.
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 5, 2018 at 1:02 AM
Nice dramatic shot of Bhubesi Ken. Nice lighting and really nice BG.
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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 5, 2018 at 9:14 AM
Hi Ken !
I agree with all the good things said about the frame, but IMHO this needs to be darken to see the full impact.
Jagdeep Rajput
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 7, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Really really nice! I agree with Jagdeep that you can improve it with some contrast/darkness tweaking in post processing, which I think will emphasize the spotlight effect on this nice male.
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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on February 9, 2018 at 11:52 PM
I like the way the light emphasizes the head and Mane. The yawn is a great part of the photo. Nicely balanced composition.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 10, 2018 at 5:31 AM
Thanks everybody, he is a wonderful Lion.
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9 commentsI agree with all the good things said about the frame, but IMHO this needs to be darken to see the full impact.
Jagdeep Rajput