Motif: lion - hunting

Posted by Rich S on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:05 pm

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Most of the lion "hunts" that I've seen consist of the lion(s) waiting patiently for prey to stumble into their trap. In this case, three young males, presumably brothers or half brothers, were waiting just after dawn for a solitary cape buffalo that was slowly grazing his way toward them. Ultimately he spotted them and ambled off and after a half-hearted chase the three amigos went back to waiting. I've actually only one shot with the OOF grass and many without the grass, but I prefer the grass framing his face (or at least all the grass except the one at his chin).

D30, 100-400, 1/320 at 5.6, ISO 100

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by NDCheryl on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:07 pm

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I like the framing of the grasses as well. It speak of the stealthg, of the hunt. Well done.

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by Dennis Olivero on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:35 pm

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Nice bit of framing here, like the intense stare and the very nice facial details.. Another terrific lion shot.

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by Cindy Marple on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:45 pm

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I also like the framing of the grasses, nice portrait.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:45 pm

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Cool shot! The side lighting worked pretty well here.

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by DC on Mon Nov 17, 2003 4:27 am

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Cool shot, just love his mohican

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by Peterh on Mon Nov 17, 2003 4:36 am

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Excellent shot!

Very sharp.

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by chris earle on Mon Nov 17, 2003 7:51 am

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Nice shot. I too like your choice of framing and I didn't even notice the OOF grass on the chin until you mentioned it.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:32 am

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Nice one! looks like he's salivating in anticipation!!

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