Lion pride

Another capture from the pride of Lions I had the pleasure to spend time with in Bots, seven glorious days with. 

Shot early in the morning, around 6.40am in some nice warm light. The two females were alert, on the hunt for breakfast as the young cubs played on the termite mound. How did I know they were on the hunt, half an later the two females ambushed a large male warthog.

Just my thoughts:
- The branch of vegetation touching the females RH face as viewed is what it is, unfortunate, but... no chance of moving the vehicle as the other sub adults were playing around the vehicle. Around 7-8 youngsters of various ages with two gorgeous females.

- The other branch covering the yawing cub is also unfortunate, but no a dealer breaker as you can see the mouth and partial tongue 

- The highlight on the females collar is not blown, but in the hi res there is more detail as expected

Thanks to those who posted or viewed the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Lion pride (Panthera leo) 
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 200-400f/4 HH
Exposure: 1/1600s at f/8 ISO2500
Original format: Landscape, cropped slightly
Processed via: LR Classic CC & PSCC2018