Motif: African Lion


Posted by Steve Sage on Wed Mar 10, 2004 9:16 pm

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Masai Mara, Kenya, Nikon F100, 500mm f4P, sunny 16 exposure, Velvia, Beanbag support.

This was one of a series of lions at the waterhole in the Mara. I was trying to pan while shooting vertical. There was only one quick opportunity when this one walked across a clearing in the water lettuce. In trying to keep the Lion and reflection in the frame it looks like I clipped the tail. Someday I will unmount that slide and see for sure. This is a really old scan. I desaturated the blue a notch because it looks unreal on the Velvia and original file. I'd always thought this was a lioness but some astute viewers have told me it may be a young male.
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by george forrest on Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:54 pm
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The blue water and reflection are a plus, as is the green water lettuce. These are such beautiful animals. Nice image, Steve.
 

by DC on Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:58 am
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Nicely done Steve. I didn't notice the clipped tail 'til you pointed it out. Love that reflection.
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by Lerkes on Thu Mar 11, 2004 7:09 am
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Steve - another nice shot, esp. with the reflection and lettuce. Steve
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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Mar 11, 2004 10:11 am
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I love the reflection and the photo in general. I think adding the 85 series filter available in CS would make the light look a bit less harsh
 

by Dave Zawalski on Thu Mar 11, 2004 11:38 am
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I agree with some of the suggestions above and just chime in that this is a strong image just as you have it. the reflection is great. some may think this odd but I also like an artsy crop just showing the reflection in green and blue. well done.
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Mar 11, 2004 2:30 pm
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Nice catch Steve to get the reflection too! it could be a young male because of the bonier hip region - lionesses are usually a little more rounded in that quarter! but not easy to tell from the pic on the laptop I'm on at the moment. :?

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by Noel on Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:16 pm
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The reflection adds a lot to this shot. Thanks for sharing!

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by Tom Bentley on Thu Mar 11, 2004 4:30 pm
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Nice shot. The reflection is great. The water is a pleasing color. Too bad about the tail.
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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Mar 11, 2004 6:46 pm
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Cool shot Steve, the water, reflection and vegetation really add a great deal IMHO... Thanks for posting..
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by NDCheryl on Thu Mar 11, 2004 7:28 pm
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I recognize him/her. Maybe i should check my shots and see if I have any "butt" shots that tell us for sure... I love the reflection.
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