Taking a drink - Lioness close up

[Bryan Pereira]

This lioness came right up to the road where I was parked and took a drink

 

[Derrel]

Neat image! Love the water droplets, and the gorgeous lighting! A much more interesting lion shot than most that I've seen.

 

[AlanKlein]

Was your window open?

 

[Bryan Pereira]

Neat image! Love the water droplets, and the gorgeous lighting! A much more interesting lion shot than most that I've seen.

cheers! much appreciated Derrel

 

[Bryan Pereira]

Was your window open?

Yes, taken in Kenya at 400mm, I dont go to SA anymore (assume thats why you asked about the window)

 

[AlanKlein]

Was your window open?

Yes, taken in Kenya at 400mm, I dont go to SA anymore (assume thats why you asked about the window)

Yes. I was thinking about that. I guess the lions in Kenya aren't as aggressive. Shame about that lady. A real tragedy.

 

[WesternGuy]

Bryan, very nice shot. It never ceases to amaze me how these animals will ignore a vehicle, even with people in it as long as you are quiet and watch carefully.
What part of Kenya were you in for this one? Just curious - maybe we have been to the same place.

WesternGuy

 

[John Hunt]

Very nice!

 

[Jasii]

Splendid shot Bryan and lovely light you got too...
Do you have a wide angle shot of the beauty that you can share?
Rgds,

 

[Bryan Pereira]

Bryan, very nice shot. It never ceases to amaze me how these animals will ignore a vehicle, even with people in it as long as you are quiet and watch carefully.
What part of Kenya were you in for this one? Just curious - maybe we have been to the same place.

WesternGuy

Thanks, this a 12 day trip in October last year, we covered the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and a bunch of other places but like 99.9% of my favorite shots this one was taken in the Mara. I typically do one intensive 8 day trip to the mara and one more spread out trip every year

 

[Bryan Pereira]

Splendid shot Bryan and lovely light you got too...
Do you have a wide angle shot of the beauty that you can share?
Rgds,

Cheers Jasii!
sure, here you go, 400mm full frame

a bit wider at 240mm

 

[pixmedic]

OMG KITTY!
nice timing. how many frames did you shoot to get a few at just the right spot?

 

[Bryan Pereira]

OMG KITTY!
nice timing. how many frames did you shoot to get a few at just the right spot?

thanks, good question- six shots over 20 seconds including the final, main difference was her tongue and the droplets, being something of an 'old school' shooter I tend not to fire of large bursts, six of the same view is a lot for me.

 

[knswee]

Simply outstanding shots. The water rings and drops bring the picture to life.

ken

 

[Jasii]

Geez! Thank you Bryan, I am a happy puppy watching those....