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elsa hoffmann

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Lions
« on: June 20, 2016, 23:52:12 »
I did a Game Reserve Tour again this past weekend - and decided to go for some B&W lions this time
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Re: Lions
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2016, 00:06:32 »
wow... nice lion images.. monochrome is an interesting touch.. but i would be interested in seeing the color versions for comparisons.
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Re: Lions
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 00:16:24 »
Thanks for looking Bob -
colour one and B&W just for you
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Thomas Stellwag

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Re: Lions
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 00:35:35 »
it seems you had your pets at the dentist  :)

great pictures, how did you get the one with the tongues structure?
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Re: Lions
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2016, 05:15:53 »
Nah Thomas, the lioness has just done some DIY flossing by eating a park ranger or two!  You are right though, no plaque or tartar on those teeth.

B&W is a nice touch Elsa, but on this occassion I personally prefer the colour.
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Re: Lions
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2016, 07:20:56 »
thank you Thomas and Hugh
long lens and getting close :)
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Re: Lions
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2016, 09:29:26 »
If they would not hunt and kill me when they are bored i would order three or four. ;)
Great shots Elsa! I like the BW Conversion. :)

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Jakov Minić

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Re: Lions
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2016, 11:16:14 »
Elsa, are you my lioness?
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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Lions
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2016, 12:33:09 »
Thank you Harold

Jakov - without a shadow of a doubt.
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Re: Lions
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2016, 13:16:20 »
Thank you for the color example  which is well suited to that image in my mind.
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Re: Lions
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2016, 14:15:26 »
I think lions look good in b/w, including in your series here. A really fierce look in the second picture, and a strangely shy one in the fourth.
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Re: Lions
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2016, 14:31:35 »
Very fearsome the second one, the best for me.
Besides man, these are the creatures are fear most.
Sometimes I have nightmares with them.
I think it is child trauma because I saw pictures of a turist being attacked and eaten. Some years ago I saw the footage too. The poor stupid guy had left the car to take closer pictures. So, be careful Elsa!!!
I'd use a 800mm to take these!
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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Lions
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2016, 14:54:10 »
Thank you Kjetil  :)
AtPaula - you are right. These are not pussy cats - they are wild and dangerous. One swipe with a paw could leave you severely hurt.
I am sorry about the experience you had - it is awful!
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Re: Lions
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2016, 14:54:41 »
Thanks Bob - I prefer the last posted image in colour also
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Re: Lions
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2016, 16:17:16 »
Great series.  I agree with  Kjetil here on the #'s 2&4 and also like the tongue detail.

Quote from: knb on June 21, 2016, 14:15:26
I think lions look good in b/w, including in your series here. A really fierce look in the second picture, and a strangely shy one in the fourth.
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