Male Lion
Sep 13, 2017 23:45:36 #
Sep 13, 2017 23:59:17 #
Very nice shot. It's on my list of things to do . Would like to go and see the gorillas on the same trip.
Sep 14, 2017 01:09:15 #
Very nice photo of the King of the Jungle. I like the sun dappling on his face....it adds a little character and definition.
Sep 14, 2017 07:38:23 #
I downloaded and did a little sharpening and dehazing. I added light to eyes to make them pop as well as darkened his pupils for contrast. I can post my edits if you prefer. Nice shot and good capture. Gary
Sep 14, 2017 08:35:44 #
Sep 14, 2017 08:49:39 #
StevenG
Loc: Long Island, NY
mcveed wrote:
Maasai Mara reserve, Kenya.
Really nice shot. I would also like to see the color version.
Steve
Sep 14, 2017 09:46:53 #
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Sep 14, 2017 22:25:21 #
Pkfish wrote:
Very nice shot. It's on my list of things to do . Would like to go and see the gorillas on the same trip.
You could certainly do that but there are no gorillas in Kenya. You will have to further west to Uganda or Ruanda.
Sep 14, 2017 22:26:21 #
gwong1 wrote:
I downloaded and did a little sharpening and dehazing. I added light to eyes to make them pop as well as darkened his pupils for contrast. I can post my edits if you prefer. Nice shot and good capture. Gary
Please PM your edits to me.
Don
Sep 14, 2017 22:27:13 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Good portrait, Tom.
I'd prefer it were color.
Dave
I'd prefer it were color.
Dave
Dave,
Done. Who's Tom?
Don
Sep 14, 2017 22:33:56 #
Rineal wrote:
Great shot! I will be going there in January - any tips?
Richard
Richard
Depending on how you are travelling and with which tour/safari company, be prepared for lots of company. January and February are the main tourist months in Kenya due to the dry weather which forces the animals to gather around the few remaining water holes. This makes them easier to locate. I could write a book of tips on Kenya but I recommend taking two bodies with the lenses you want to use mounted, and don't change lenses in the field. The dust is horrendous and sticky. Take an empty bean bag and fill it with beans when you get there. Tripods and monopods are useless in the vehicles used in Kenya.
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