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Massai Lion Portrait

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Posted by Elliott Neep on October 1, 2007 at 4:26 PM
Gone for a real impact factor portrait here. We had a great number of lion encounters but this was the best. A solitary male, in perfect condition, in warm morning light. He was looking great. A huge fella, with a massive mane. He looked like Aslan walking along!

EOS 1DSmkII, EF600mm f/4 L IS, Beanbag, 1/125sec @ f/7.1 +0.7, Av, ISO200
Posted by Justin on October 1, 2007 at 4:31 PM
What an impressive looking beast and an excellent portrait too, which certainly does him justice.
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Posted by PhilH on October 1, 2007 at 5:17 PM
Certainly impressive... It is indeed reminiscent of Aslan...

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Posted by Chris Lloyd on October 1, 2007 at 5:23 PM
Elliot,

Yet another great image from the Masai! I might just crop out that bit of grass on the bottom left but an absolute beauty as is.

Chris.
Posted by Alan Bryant on October 1, 2007 at 9:20 PM
Very powerfull image, of a VERY powerfull beast :cool: .

(waiting for a certain zebra's fighting shot elliott :wink: )

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Posted by Andy Astbury on October 2, 2007 at 3:21 AM
Wonderful image Elliott - you certainly got the impact factor :toast: :toast:
Posted by Mark Sisson on October 2, 2007 at 3:50 AM
Very impactful portrait - certainly looks worldly wise too doesn't he? :toast:
Mark
Posted by Tim Munsey on October 2, 2007 at 4:12 AM
Wow, just look at that beast, must be a rugby player judging by the ears. I have to say the awesome word with this beast.
Nice one

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Tim
Posted by Alan Woolnough on October 2, 2007 at 4:29 AM
Lovely shot Elliot :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paul Everett on October 2, 2007 at 9:14 AM
Nice shot Elliott, a little too tight in for my taste, but great light.

Paul
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on October 2, 2007 at 1:09 PM
Superb image Elliott

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