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Lion Interest

Lion Interest

A male lion stalks towards me as I am lying on my belly in the soft sand of Namibia - a thrilling moment. This animal was totally wild.
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A male lion stalks towards me as I am lying on my belly in the soft sand of Namibia - a thrilling moment. This animal was totally wild.
© Morkel Erasmus Photography
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NIKON D3S

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 720 Shutter 1/320

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Aug, 2014

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congrats. Wonderful shot.

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Nice shot

Geluk Morkel!

Fantastic capture !! Awesome!

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Instant favourite, absolutely amazing shot

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