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When Lion meets Lioness

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Posted by Austin Thomas on November 23, 2010 at 5:35 PM
A bit of pre mating action from Kenya.

I don't normally chop legs and limbs off animals, so to break with tradition, I decided to stick with a fixed lens when this pair came into close range, rather than go wide.

This behaviour is typical during the time when the male is waiting to mate. I think she is saying that she has a headache.....

More images from this years trip are available HERE


Canon 1DMK3, 300mm, f3.5, 1/2000 ISO400.

C&C welcome
Posted by John Robinson on November 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Great stuff Austin.
Love the "mossie"
JohnR
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM
A great behavioural shot :smile:
Well captured.

Geoff.
Posted by bill meikle on November 24, 2010 at 4:45 AM
the fly is taking a chance! Wonderful image.
Posted by Andrew Mason on November 24, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Great behaviour capturd in lovely light. Andrew
Posted by Barry Southon on November 24, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Austin

A cracking shot. Reminds me of the debate on this forum from time to time.
:wink:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on November 24, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Great image Austin. Mossie is a bonus :biggrin:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on November 25, 2010 at 1:44 AM
You made a good choice. Great behavioural shot. :smile:
Posted by Craig Jones on November 25, 2010 at 8:16 AM
Great action captured love the drama conveyed here, right lens also. It was nice to meet you at WWT Martin Mere at the weekend Austin, sorry I did'nt get much chance to speak I never stopped all the best :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 25, 2010 at 2:29 PM
A bit tight or not tight enough!!? First of all, terrific shot and the action is well caught. However, it is, as you point out, a bit of a leg cropper. I think if you cropped it down even tighter to say just below the lionesses raised paw and to just above the lions ear it might work better. Just a personal opinion mind you.