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Lion family

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Posted by Austin Thomas on October 30, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Taken this month, early one morning in the Masai Mara.

The whole family had been playing and chasing each other in the cool morning air. You can probably make out the wet feet as the dew had not yet evaporated.

They started to walk towards my vehicle, which caused other vehicles in the area to move, so I had to wait until they were out of the background before recording this image. When I finished photographing I looked around at the neighbouring vehicles and saw Angela Scott in the drivers seat.

More images from Kenya 2010 are available HERE


C&C welcome.

Canon 1DMK4, 500mm, 1.4x, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO800

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 30, 2010 at 6:40 PM
A lovely image, looks almost 3D :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Karen Summers on October 31, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Great image Austin
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 31, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Love it - has everything, the front cub looks a real determined little character whilst the one at the back is a complete contrast sitting down - is that a yawn? A great scene. :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on October 31, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Cracking shot!!!

Edwin
Posted by Edwin kats on October 31, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Cracking shot!!!

Edwin
Posted by eric weight on October 31, 2010 at 3:01 PM
I like that a lot Austin. The one on the right looks pretty full of himself, keeping up with mum. The one at the back looks like I feel. Lots of different points of interest.
:wavey: :toast: eric
Posted by Austin Thomas on October 31, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Hi all, Thanks for your feedback.

@Jules. Thanks for your advice. I didn't even know that such specific forums were on here! I have only ever seen the regional ones. Must open my eyes more..

Cheers
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on October 31, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Great shot Austin! :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on November 1, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Last time I saw a lioness looking at me like that she was stalking the land crusier I was in! Great shot.

David
Posted by Richard Peters on November 1, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Really nice shot Austin, great eye contact from the proud mum :toast: