Kruger National Park - The Lions: There are about three different prides in the areas I visited. Was lucky enough to see at least two of them. I was surprised that the older males are...

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

There are about three different prides in the areas I visited. Was lucky enough to see at least two of them. I was surprised that the older males are often grey in colour - like the sleeping guy in one of the photos. They come close to the roads so they're not that hard to see - especially in seasons when foliage is sparse. Older males and females often have scars - they're not as pristine looking as their zoo counterparts. Life is hard when you live in the wild.

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PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

DebAnn wrote:

There are about three different prides in the areas I visited. Was lucky enough to see at least two of them. I was surprised that the older males are often grey in colour - like the sleeping guy in one of the photos. They come close to the roads so they're not that hard to see - especially in seasons when foliage is sparse. Older males and females often have scars - they're not as pristine looking as their zoo counterparts. Life is hard when you live in the wild.

Deb Ann thanks for sharing your great images and info about the different prides, The first two are my favorite.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Another excellent st DebAnn.

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

Great work!!You're really motivating me to take a trip to Africa....Thanks!!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Great series but of course I like the B&W best.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

DebAnn wrote:

There are about three different prides in the areas I visited. Was lucky enough to see at least two of them. I was surprised that the older males are often grey in colour - like the sleeping guy in one of the photos. They come close to the roads so they're not that hard to see - especially in seasons when foliage is sparse. Older males and females often have scars - they're not as pristine looking as their zoo counterparts. Life is hard when you live in the wild.

Very nice. I like them all. They look very laid back. If I ever get there I think I'll take a stroll up close for an intimate portrait or two.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

PixelStan77 wrote:

Deb Ann thanks for sharing your great images and info about the different prides, The first two are my favorite.

Thanks so much Stan.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

angler wrote:

Another excellent st DebAnn.

Thank you Angler.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Reconvic wrote:

Great work!!You're really motivating me to take a trip to Africa....Thanks!!

Thanks Reconvic. I hope you get the chance to go to Africa. I'm sure you won't regret it.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Curmudgeon wrote:

Great series but of course I like the B&W best.

Thank you. I lean towards B&W too. I just blew up a couple of my favourites to hang on the wall.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

DebAnn wrote:

Thank you. I lean towards B&W too. I just blew up a couple of my favourites to hang on the wall.

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Retired CPO wrote:

Very nice. I like them all. They look very laid back. If I ever get there I think I'll take a stroll up close for an intimate portrait or two.

Thank you. They do behave as though there's not a care in the world, but I wouldn't trust my luck in a close-up!

fbeaston Loc: Vermont

DebAnn ... these are awesome ... makes me feel almost like I'm there. Wonderful shots. Thanks for sharing.

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

They are so fun to watch! Glad you got to see so many!

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

fbeaston wrote:

DebAnn ... these are awesome ... makes me feel almost like I'm there. Wonderful shots. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Frank. Glad you enjoyed them.