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African Lion


African Lion
Photo Information
Copyright: Scott Flaherty (safphoto) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 11] (74)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10-10
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D100, Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 ED-IF, Delkin Pro 256 MB CF
Exposure: f/8, 1/40 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Felidae of the world: First series [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-12-12 7:45
Viewed: 1987
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lions are unique among the cats, since they live in large social groups called prides. A lion pride frequently has 20 or more individuals, typically two males, several females and their offspring. The pride’s adult females are usually related to one another and are group members for life. On the other hand, the males are irregular members who must fight off competing males for leadership of their pride. Males remain with a pride only as long as they are strong enough to defend their group from other male pairs. A male pair normally remains with a pride for 3-6 years before other males force them away.

Equipment Note: I also used a Nikkor 1.4x teleconverter.
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Welcome to TN Scott. Very good first post. A little in the notes about the subject and how you captured the shot is advisable to obtain the objectives of the sight. Nevertheless, good image of the lion with excellent detail.
Good work

Welcome to TN Scott. Very good shot, I would have crop it a bit closer to avoid the green corners.
A better note would be welcome.
Well done.

Scott, Very good shot of this frowning lion. Sharpness and DOF are very good.
Greetings, Jan

Fantastic portrait.

Very good first post Scott.
Good sharpness, colours and DOF.
Well done.
Welcome to TN.

Hi Scott

I love the face on this King. He looks a little sad though. Did he miss his meal! Have uploaded a workshop. TFS.

This is an excellent portrait shot of a lion. Excellent work, Scott. Great detail and sharpness and exposure is spot on.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-12-16 2:55]

Welcome to TN and you start woth a great 1st post. I like this portrait a lot and the image has good sharpness and excellent exposure.

Very well done and thanks for posting. I hope to see lots more of your work.

beatufull portrait;-))

Great portrait of the lion. Reminds me of Narnia! :)

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