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P. l. bleyenberghi


P. l. bleyenberghi
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-14
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/2500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Namibia, a photographer's dream
Theme(s): Etosha National Park, The King [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-27 10:44
Viewed: 1365
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
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So there were 2 males and 4 females. I don't know whether this is the same male as the one in my previous upload. Could be the other one. Isn't really relevant. Yesterday's capture time was 07:30 and this photo was taken at 08:10. Suddenly the lionesses decided to go and eventually the lazy males followed the females. I was driving (as well as the other 2 cars) to the right picture-wise and the cats were going to the left (as if they knew our direction, probably did), parallel to the gravel road. After hundred meters or so they disappeared into the bush...
Finished.
The other two vehicles continued their itinerary. I waited a bit until the cars were gone and then drove back.... To be continued:-)

It's probably a Panthera leo bleyenberghi or the Southwest African lion or Katanga lion.
Different subspecies (from wikipedia)

Eight recent subspecies are recognized today:
P. l. persica, known as the Asiatic Lion or South Asian, Persian, or Indian Lion, was once widespread from Turkey, across the Middle East, to Pakistan, India, and even Bangladesh. However, large prides and daylight activity made it easier to poach than tigers or leopards; now around 300 exist in and near the Gir Forest of India.[23]
P. l. leo, known as the Barbary Lion, is extinct in the wild due to excessive hunting, although captive individuals may still exist. This was one of the largest of the lion subspecies, with reported lengths of 3–3.5 metres (10–11.5 ft) and weights of more than 200 kilograms (440 lb) for males. They ranged from Morocco to Egypt. The last wild Barbary lion was killed in Morocco in 1922.
P. l. senegalensis, known as the West African Lion, is found in western Africa, from Senegal to Nigeria.
P. l. azandica, known as the Northeast Congo Lion, is found in the northeastern parts of the Congo.
P. l. nubica, known as the East African or Massai Lion, is found in east Africa, from Ethiopia and Kenya to Tanzania and Mozambique.
P. l. bleyenberghi, known as the Southwest African or Katanga Lion. It is found in southwestern Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Angola, Katanga (Zaire), Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
P. l. krugeri, known as the Southeast African Lion or Transvaal Lion, is found in the Transvaal region of southeastern Africa, including Kruger National Park.
P. l. melanochaita, known as the Cape Lion, became extinct in the wild around 1860. Results of mitochondrial DNA research do not support the status as a distinct subspecies. It seems probable that the Cape lion was only the southernmost population of the extant P. l. krugeri.
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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1135 W: 32 N: 1150] (3542)
  • [2009-01-27 10:51]

Hi Annick,
Excellent capture of this king.Lighting,DOF you managed,clarity and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-01-27 11:04]

Hi Annick. This is sime fine animal you can see why its the KING . Such a massive size and healthy looking too. taken with good natural light and colours. well done TFS.
Nick.

I shall look forward to the rest.

Hello Annick,

Great capture.
Beautiful colours with fantastic details.
Lighting and composition are splendid.
I liked very much the notes.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-01-27 11:37]
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Hi Annick,
Een foto in perfect natuurlijke kleuren en erg mooi licht. Je hebt er een prachtige compositie van gemaakt. Uitstekende diepte in de foto.
Groet,
Peter

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15565)
  • [2009-01-27 12:22]

Hola amigo,
magnífico disparo y presentación,
excelente composición y pov.
saludos Annick.

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2009-01-27 12:26]

Hello Annick,

This is a fine image with a very good light. Color tones are very well rendered making the image look natural. I like the way you have used DOF separating main subject from back and for gound.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Maybe the same one, maybe not Annick, but surely a superbly formed male captured quite expertly from a lateral aspect under favourable illumination in natural surroundings. Thanks for sharing this beautiful image, also for the detailed notes my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Annik,
Another superb capture of the lion, excellent composition and pose. Very interesting doc and note. TFS. Greeting. Ferran

Sometimes you really go out of your way to make an exclusive and very interesting image by manipulating the shot with perfect framing...and then go and add the remainder in notes...this one being a very good example of the depth of your extensive work! Well done Annick!
Bob

The images from your recent trip to Africa accompanied by short travalogue notes succeed in taking us on a wonderful wild life safari, Annick. Each image is professionally done and compares to the best in the contemporary media including the National Geographic.
The Katanga Lion in this image is an imposing figure. Standing proud and tall among the thorny bushes, it looks really regal.

I would like to thank you for sharing this picture and also for your kind words on my recent pictures.
Warm regards,
Ram

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2009-01-27 23:18]

He looks so slow and lethargic - going from one shady spot to another, as long as the ladies catch him some feed while he's moving...
Very interesting notes Annick, and I must follow our story
TFS
Janice

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-01-28 2:50]

Ha Annick,

Een mooie opname van een van de twee,mooie kleuren en details in deze foto,fraaie compositie,bedankt voor wederom een fraaie namibische opname,

Paul

A brilliant shot of the king of animals. Amazing colours and a great POV. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Annick,

What an amazing shot! I love the composition, framing, colors, pose and DOF. Everything is just perfect. I'd really love to see this shot printed full size and framed. I am sure the results would be stunning.
I can't do that, but I can add it to my favorites :)

Best Regards,

Martin

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