Lions in the sky


Posted by Marc on Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:12 am

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On a recent trip to Selinda/Botswana I was most fortunate to capture a very special moment showing 4 females and 1 cub from the Wapuka pride coming down to drink.
In attempting to capture the reflective atmosphere and avoid 'just another sunset' image, I flipped the shot to show the animals the right way up, creating an intriguing scene.
Lion reflections/silhouettes in water are certainly nothing new, however to have all five with clear separation was just a dream come true!
Being ultra picky, I would have loved the head of leading lioness clear, but the phrase....never look a gift horse in the mouth comes to mind. :D


I've been very lucky to have some commercial success with numerous magazine & newspaper publications, finalist in BBC WWPOTY & Nature's Best (US & RSA) with this image also taking out 3rd place in the Mammals category in Europe's Oasis Nature Competition recently with over 22000 entries from 62 countries, so truly an honour!

Selinda- Botswana.
Nikon D4s Nikkor 70-200f/4 1/400s f/4 ISO12800@70mm.
Bean bag, front pax seat, apart from cropping out the upper sky portion, this image has had minimal processing, with just a simply change of WB warmth and darkening the darks, ACR & PS 'CC 15.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:32 am
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I just had to do a double take on this one Marc!  As you say, if only.......... but such an intriguing view, although honestly I flipped it back and I prefer it the right way up with the reflection at the bottom and the sky at the top - but maybe that's just me.  :D
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by david fletcher on Fri Sep 02, 2016 1:30 pm
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very cleverly done Marc. had a double take on this too
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by Swissblad on Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:01 am
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Great idea, Marc!
Congrats on your success.
 

by Nate Chappell on Sat Sep 03, 2016 5:28 pm
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Congrats on the accoldades on this special image Marc!
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by owlseye on Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:26 pm
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Fantastic work Marc...
This is a very clever way to process a reflected image. The separation between lions makes for a remarkable photo.
Congratulations on the success of your photo.
 

by TerryWSmith on Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:51 pm
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Interesting by all senses. Great work.

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