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On patrol
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Copyright: Nico van Gijsen (Nico) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-09-24
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon F3, Nikon E 75 -150 1 : 3.5
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Felidae of the world: First series [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-01-21 5:10
Viewed: 1773
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Male Lion (Panthera Leo) is the largest of African carnivores and at the top of the food chain. Male lions loike this one can grow up 1,25 m shoulder height and weigh 240 Kg. The Kalahari Lion (as I pointed out in an earlier posting) is the largest. This one is not fully mature, although probably at an age where he may start to challenge the pride male. This photo clearly shows the arid Kalahari where they live. This photo was taken in the Nossob river valley in die Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. I unfortunately lost some detail in scanning (150 DPI) but thought I still want to share.
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To Callie: over-fed lionNico 1 01-23 01:28
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  • willie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
  • [2005-01-21 13:06]

A very arid enviroment and a mangy king of the beasts with a full belly. Nice shot Nico. Not everyone gets the chance to see wild lion and get a shot of them. Good work

the king taking a walk...

Amazing for me, good colors. I like how he looks, as he did not notice anything about your shot.
Good composition and share.

Pamela

Hi Nico
I tried a WS, I think it explains beter than I can in words. The real nit here is no hghlight in the eye.
I think he has had a bnice meal - he looks a bi like I do after my Sunday meal - overfed and under-norrished

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