I smell Lions!


Posted by Marc on Thu May 06, 2021 7:03 pm

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Under a glorious sunset sky, a nervous Bull Ele has his feeding interrupted by a Lion pride making their way towards him.

Being critical here, I was a little concerned that this was looking far too clean and reminded me of a lot of images that are devoid of reality through gross PS manipulation, but can assure fellow NatureScapers, all that was done to this image were a custom curves layer to the sky BG and a slight levelling.
But for anyone who has visited this area will know there are certain areas on it's western boundaries whereby the landscape takes on a Windows desktop wallpaper, such is it's "picture perfection". :)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia- Northern Kenya.

Nikon D5
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ISO640@ 400mm.

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by Ron Day on Thu May 06, 2021 8:02 pm
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A beautifully composed image. Love the pose and how it reveals the bull’s nervousness. Great background colors as well. Well done, Marc!
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Thu May 06, 2021 8:17 pm
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Lovely background-no complaints here! And the fellow sure looks nervous!
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by Carol Clarke on Fri May 07, 2021 5:23 am
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We know your work too well to ever consider that you would manipulate your images, Marc! The composition, light, mood and impeccable capture of this mighty bull turning to face his perceived threat from the approaching lions is a wonderful moment and a true glimpse of the real Africa, as all your shots are!

Beautifully done!

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by SantaFeJoe on Fri May 07, 2021 7:23 am
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i love the simplicity of this image with a really nice sky and a pose that tells you something is of concern to the elephant.. A very special image.

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by david fletcher on Fri May 07, 2021 1:03 pm
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Cracking image Marc. A great deal to enjoy with this.
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by gregc on Sat May 08, 2021 5:53 am
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Majestic beast in an excellent scene. Pose is perfect with the framing.
 

by Sougata De on Mon May 10, 2021 4:47 am
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Lovely composition, lighting and b/g. A dream shot!
 

by Vinit Arora on Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:32 am
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The composition and background make this frame an amazing one.. Loved it Marc.
 

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