King Leo

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King Leo

African Brown Lion. We found this guy lazing within this shrub. Just behind him to the left is one of the lioness in his pride. We were fortunate enough to witness mating between the two. This photo was taken just after they mated. King Leo looks very content with life, and being at the top of the food chain!

The Brown Lion is threatened by extinction, due mainly to local poachers. There are several organisations in place to help prevent this from happening. Such a majestic animal should be around for as long as we can hope.

Taken in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Featured in All That Is Nature

Top 10 in The Big 5 Challenge

Canon SX100IS

This photo has not been enhanced, changed or edited in any way.

MCN: C79B8-F09FE-B7C60

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King Leo by parmi
King Leo by parmi
  • Meike

    Meike

    Wow! What a shot. I really like the composition and the way he is looking at you. Straight to the favorites and how close was he??

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Meike. There’s actually a lioness sitting behind him, just to the left. She can only just be made out. We were about 10 metres away from them but safely locked up in a truck. We had just witnessed the pair mating, and i guess this is King Leo’s post mating basking! Such an incredible experience :)

  • Garret

    Garret

    This is fantastic!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Garret!

  • grannyjune

    grannyjune

    Beautiful capture!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much :)

  • Fran0723

    Fran0723

    great capture!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks Fran! Glad you like it :)

  • Angela Lance

    Angela Lance

    AWESOME SHOT!!!!!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Angela

  • Angela Lance

    Angela Lance

    Congratulations on your feature!!! ;o)

  • parmi replied

    Oh wow, thank you so much! What an incredible honour!

  • Ann Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Wow! Congrats on the very well deserved Feature, Andrew!! Way to go!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Ann!! Still in shock about it! :)

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • parmi replied

    Thanks Kathy

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Awesome catch Andrew. I like how he looks like he’s thinking you can’t see him in there. :))

  • parmi replied

    Haha, that’s so true Ginny! Thank you very much :)

  • Merrilyn Hunt

    Merrilyn Hunt

    Whoa. Great shot Andrew!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks heaps Merrilyn! Was such an experience taking it :)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Superb Parmi…I just love these shots!

  • parmi replied

    You are too kind Rosie! Thanks so much, really appreciate the great feedback :)

  • Dream Vision Images

    Dream Vision I...

    He looks like he is in a cage but is free, great shot!

  • parmi replied

    That’s so true! Never made the connection, thanks a lot!!

  • Vanessa Barklay

    Vanessa Barklay


    In the CIRCLES OF LATITUDE Group

  • parmi replied

    You made my day Vanessa! Thanks so much :)

  • leonie7

    leonie7

    being a leo i have to add the king because he is just stuning

  • parmi replied

    Haha that’s awesome! Thanks so much :)

  • redtree

    redtree 14 days ago

    So cool.

  • parmi replied 13 days ago

    Thank you so much!

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