Lion

Discussion

7 replies

Posted by Dennis Alden on November 11, 2006 at 5:58 AM

Hi All,

Not posted in a while due to a change of job limiting my ability to get out and take some pictures. Just finished processing my holiday snaps though - all 15Gb worth.

This Lion was taken on the Mara - it was resting after a nice Wildebeest breakfast whilst the more junior members of the pride finished it off.

Comments/crits welcome

Tech stuff
Canon 20D
300 F4LUIS + 1.4x
1/640 @ f8
ISO 200
Raw and usual levels,curves in CS2

Posted by A.R.D on November 11, 2006 at 7:17 AM

Hello Denis

Nice image - looks pretty much perfect to me.

Regards

Posted by Andrew Forsyth on November 11, 2006 at 7:50 AM

Hi Dennis,

A good portrait, sharp from front to back and in decent light. Would prefer to see a bit more expression or animation to give it more life. It's nearly there but I am just hunting for that something extra to convey more emotion.

A

Posted by Rob Ashton on November 11, 2006 at 10:59 AM

A typical cat expression with superb colour and sharpness throughout. Very good portrait shot.

Rob

Posted by Dennis Alden on November 11, 2006 at 12:05 PM

I know what you mean Andrew. The eyes are not what I would have hoped for - but I think it was dozy after a big meal - it laid down and went to sleep a few minutes after the picture was taken.

Dennis

Posted by writepic on November 11, 2006 at 2:21 PM

it's a beaitiful portrait, sharp as, well composed etc. great light. just shame about the expression.

m

Posted by Philip Kirkham on November 12, 2006 at 8:10 AM

Hello Dennis
For me its a stunner, it reflects just exactly what it is, a very contented lion.
Best wishes
Phil

Posted by Tim Munsey on November 12, 2006 at 5:12 PM

A nice study, very tidy.

Tim