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Jan 16, 2019 17:26:36   #
byuaceman Loc: Mesa, AZ
 
We came across this pride of lions. They were on the hunt. The only light I had was the spot used by the tracker from the front of the vehicle. I was at the back. The 3rd pic says it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. No one got hurt. The last shot I took while scared spitless. This lioness was walking beside our vehicle. I started taking pictures when she got within 10-12 feet of me. She heard the click of the lens, stopped and looked right at me. Not supposed to happen. I took one more but I was too scared to compose it. That is the last shot. After a few seconds, she moved on and we all breathed a sigh of relief. All shots were taken with a Canon 70D, Tamron 18-400 at ISO 6400.

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1/125 @ f/5.6, 300 mm
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1/45 @ f/5.6, 118 mm
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1/90 @ f/5.6, 209 mm
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Jan 16, 2019 17:31:19   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Jan 16, 2019 17:35:41   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Very nice! I'll bet that made your whole trip worthwhile.

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Jan 16, 2019 17:37:57   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
byuaceman wrote:
We came across this pride of lions. They were on the hunt. The only light I had was the spot used by the tracker from the front of the vehicle. I was at the back. The 3rd pic says it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. No one got hurt. The last shot I took while scared spitless. This lioness was walking beside our vehicle. I started taking pictures when she got within 10-12 feet of me. She heard the click of the lens, stopped and looked right at me. Not supposed to happen. I took one more but I was too scared to compose it. That is the last shot. After a few seconds, she moved on and we all breathed a sigh of relief. All shots were taken with a Canon 70D, Tamron 18-400 at ISO 6400.
We came across this pride of lions. They were on t... (show quote)
Outstanding images using spot from the tracker from the front of the vehicle. Superb.

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Jan 16, 2019 18:00:13   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
Wow, I hope I get that close when I go to Africa this year. Lucky you.
byuaceman wrote:
We came across this pride of lions. They were on the hunt. The only light I had was the spot used by the tracker from the front of the vehicle. I was at the back. The 3rd pic says it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. No one got hurt. The last shot I took while scared spitless. This lioness was walking beside our vehicle. I started taking pictures when she got within 10-12 feet of me. She heard the click of the lens, stopped and looked right at me. Not supposed to happen. I took one more but I was too scared to compose it. That is the last shot. After a few seconds, she moved on and we all breathed a sigh of relief. All shots were taken with a Canon 70D, Tamron 18-400 at ISO 6400.
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Jan 16, 2019 18:06:36   #
grandpaw
 
Some exciting times!!! Like the photos.

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Jan 16, 2019 18:19:11   #
chevman Loc: Matthews, North Carolina
 
Wow! These are outstanding! The last one, she is looking right at you! A little close for comfort.
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Jerry in NC

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Jan 16, 2019 18:26:00   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Great set!

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Jan 16, 2019 18:52:02   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Great photos of those wonderful large cats. Definitely a kitty you don't want to mess with!!

Dodie

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Jan 16, 2019 19:15:43   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
byuaceman wrote:
We came across this pride of lions. They were on the hunt. The only light I had was the spot used by the tracker from the front of the vehicle. I was at the back. The 3rd pic says it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. No one got hurt. The last shot I took while scared spitless. This lioness was walking beside our vehicle. I started taking pictures when she got within 10-12 feet of me. She heard the click of the lens, stopped and looked right at me. Not supposed to happen. I took one more but I was too scared to compose it. That is the last shot. After a few seconds, she moved on and we all breathed a sigh of relief. All shots were taken with a Canon 70D, Tamron 18-400 at ISO 6400.
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Fine images!

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Jan 16, 2019 23:31:28   #
jdub82 Loc: California
 
Wow! Some great lion images taken at night.

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Jan 17, 2019 06:24:23   #
JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii
 
WOW!!! Great photos and an even better story. #4 captures your story as the lioness is looking directly at you. Mahalo for sharing your photos and story with us.

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Jan 17, 2019 06:27:15   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
byuaceman wrote:
We came across this pride of lions. They were on the hunt. The only light I had was the spot used by the tracker from the front of the vehicle. I was at the back. The 3rd pic says it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt. No one got hurt. The last shot I took while scared spitless. This lioness was walking beside our vehicle. I started taking pictures when she got within 10-12 feet of me. She heard the click of the lens, stopped and looked right at me. Not supposed to happen. I took one more but I was too scared to compose it. That is the last shot. After a few seconds, she moved on and we all breathed a sigh of relief. All shots were taken with a Canon 70D, Tamron 18-400 at ISO 6400.
We came across this pride of lions. They were on t... (show quote)


Nice set.

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Jan 17, 2019 06:27:53   #
Delderby Loc: Derby UK
 
That look of concentration captured in #2 is outstanding.

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Jan 17, 2019 06:50:20   #
bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa
 
Great shots, thanks for sharing.

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