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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: elsa hoffmann on March 30, 2016, 20:12:48

Title: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 30, 2016, 20:12:48
When I think of Africa - I think of lions. The Roar of Africa.
Sadly the pretty picture of lions aren't only in Game Reserves.
Some lions are in rescue centres or safe havens.
Thankfully there are such places.
(if I have time next week I will offer shampoos and blow dry's for free)
I was touring again as you can see :)
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: Jan Anne on March 30, 2016, 20:19:14
Very nice Elsa, especially the first one of the lioness, though she's resting she is definitely sizing you up for lunch ;D
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:21:53
That male lion really has the royal air about him. Less stiff upper lip, though.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 30, 2016, 20:23:22
Quote from: Jan Anne on March 30, 2016, 20:19:14
Very nice Elsa, especially the first one of the lioness, though she's resting she is definitely sizing you up for lunch ;D
oh she wasn't resting so much... she did make a dash for me. Thank the pope for wire fencing.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 30, 2016, 20:25:31
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:21:53
That male lion really has the royal air about him. Less stiff upper lip, though.
true that Bjørn. They are quite majestic.
(needs a shampoo though)
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:30:15
A hairbrush would do wonders for him as well - however, adversely impacts the wilderness impression !!

Is that picture coming from your 200-500?
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Post by: elsid on March 30, 2016, 20:35:15
Very nice photos Elsa. I like the white lioness.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 30, 2016, 20:52:01
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:30:15
A hairbrush would do wonders for him as well - however, adversely impacts the wilderness impression !!

Is that picture coming from your 200-500?
yup - the 200-500 really comes to the party for me

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Very nice photos Elsa. I like the white lioness.
thank you Elsid - they are quite special and I was lucky I could get one or two shots of the whites.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: Jakov Minić on March 30, 2016, 23:46:52
Magnificent Elsa!!!
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 31, 2016, 09:50:16
Jakov - thank you :)
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Post by: Mikes on March 31, 2016, 10:02:23
I really like all three images, but #1 stands out for me. Quite unique.

Imagine turning around somewhere in the bush without the wire fencing, and seeing her in that pose behind you!
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 31, 2016, 11:05:46
thanks Mike

Listen - I sh*t myself a mountain if a thing like that charges me in the open. Paws are huge - one slap and you are tickets.
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 31, 2016, 11:14:57
Now that is a tool capable of wreaking significant damage. Good grief. And then they have the fangs to hold you with.

Lions are best at a distance.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 31, 2016, 13:05:49
I dont think one realises just how vicious they can be
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Post by: Tersn on March 31, 2016, 13:47:11
Quite some cats! I assume you were sitting safely in/on a car. Glad mine are at least 4 numbers smaller. But even they can be quite vicious with regard to small prays like mice. Nice pics.
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 31, 2016, 13:50:33
The lions aren't vicious by design - they are hungry. Being a predator makes you prone to killing a prey ...
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Post by: Erik Lund on March 31, 2016, 15:21:57
I know the feeling,,, ;)

Beautiful images! Really nicely framed and very close-up!
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Post by: armando_m on March 31, 2016, 17:56:14
Great series Elsa

I do not think I have seen photos of white lions , are there male white lions ? if so they are probably spectacular
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Post by: Anirban Halder on March 31, 2016, 19:01:49
Beautiful photos Elsa. I wonder how close you were, when you shot them!
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on March 31, 2016, 21:17:41
There was one white male lion - but he only had his backside to me - didn't make for a good photo. But he was quite impressive and beautiful.
The photo of the stalking lion was full frame. I was close - very close. Focal length - 360mm. This is a lion sanctuary - not the bush - hence the closeness. (not that a nature reserve is much different - many reserves are also sanctuaries but the difference here is these lions don't hunt much
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on April 08, 2016, 09:49:28
That first shot is striking! I can fully imagine it going full speed right at you a split second later.
Title: Re: Africa roars
Post by: elsa hoffmann on April 08, 2016, 10:17:21
Thank you for the kind comment Jørgen
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Post by: Akira on April 09, 2016, 01:23:14
I love the "Van de Graaff" style lion portrait!