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Large male lion defending his buffalo kill by intimidating 24 nearby hyena. Londolozi Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa

Large male lion defending his buffalo kill by intimidating 24 nearby hyena. Londolozi Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa
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cameraCanon EOS 7D

settings Aperture f/10.0 ISO 800 Shutter 1/400 

upload_dateApr, 2014

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30 Comments |
gunners42 PRO+
 
gunners42 April 24, 2014
wow....
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mytmoss April 24, 2014
Thank you, its a big wow :)
brentmorris
 
brentmorris April 25, 2014
Wonderful capture
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mytmoss April 25, 2014
Thank you :)
KeithBannerman Ultimate
 
KeithBannerman May 18, 2014
Great shot
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mytmoss May 18, 2014
Thank you :)
Nikonic
 
Nikonic October 15, 2014
Roh-Roh! Excellent shot!
Gives you that; 'am I dessert?' kinda' feeling!
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mytmoss October 15, 2014
Thank you :)
KarlduPreez
 
KarlduPreez October 27, 2014
Stunning shot!!
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mytmoss October 27, 2014
Thank you :)
davidsloan
 
davidsloan November 01, 2014
Awesome eyes of a hunter, intimidating YES!! I love it.
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mytmoss November 01, 2014
Thank you :)
Yasseen
 
Yasseen December 11, 2014
Wow I've never seen a lion look so menacing!
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mytmoss December 11, 2014
Thank you ! He as not happy with so many hyena nearby.
DanieleGualdoni
 
DanieleGualdoni January 09, 2015
This is just amazing. Wonderful shot.
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mytmoss January 09, 2015
Thank you :)
barbarabrock Platinum
 
barbarabrock February 23, 2015
Really chilling photo! Off the chart....
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mytmoss February 23, 2015
Thank you :)
RCShowers
 
RCShowers May 30, 2015
Corbett's on his way.
chrisknight
 
chrisknight September 07, 2015
Well done on this amazing phototure. It really shows the power of the predator and you have captured a powerful phototure which is why i chose it as the contest winner!!!
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mytmoss September 07, 2015
Thank you, I agree, it is a powerful image. This lion and his brother managed to hold of 24 hyena. Even that stare pushed them back.
edwardlrose
 
edwardlrose July 06, 2016
Wow, , outstanding shot , something you don't see everyday
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mytmoss July 06, 2016
Thank you, I have spent a lot of time out in the South African bush. I have never seen it before or since.
MRKll
 
MRKll July 16, 2016
Amazing, right after a kill. Sometimes we forget how harsh nature can be. Wonderful photo.
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mytmoss July 16, 2016
Thank you :)
DebbieKMiller81 Platinum
 
DebbieKMiller81 November 19, 2016
I think I need a bath now after dinner.
gbukgb
 
gbukgb August 17, 2017
Congratulations Michael on winning my Dramatic Big Cats challenge, you really brought the drama with this stunning shot.
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mytmoss August 17, 2017
Thank you! :)
p_eileenbaltz Platinum
 
p_eileenbaltz August 17, 2017
Congratulations on another award for this spectacular image!
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mytmoss August 17, 2017
Thank you :)
MikeBoyle
 
MikeBoyle August 17, 2017
Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice...Very Nice
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mytmoss August 17, 2017
Thank you :)
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francescabullet October 13, 2018
fantastic shot my friend
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mytmoss October 13, 2018
Thank you :)
shaylaschubert
 
shaylaschubert September 09, 2019
This is a wonderfully chilling photo. Outstanding!
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mytmoss September 09, 2019
Thank you ! :)
Fame_Bright_Photography Platinum
 
Fame_Bright_Photography January 05, 2021
Magnificent
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mytmoss January 05, 2021
Thanks you ! 😀
Eduardbetz Platinum
 
Eduardbetz October 06, 2021
Awesome ! He needs a good hose !
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mytmoss October 06, 2021
That would help !
luisviteri
 
luisviteri October 29, 2023
beautiful
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mytmoss October 29, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
B-Framed
 
B-Framed October 30, 2023
Yikes! This is magnificent
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mytmoss October 30, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
lynneroy
 
lynneroy October 31, 2023
Wow such a powerful photo absolutely amazing
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mytmoss October 31, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
craftworker PRO+
 
craftworker November 03, 2023
WOW! Amazing shot!!
luzettepizer
 
luzettepizer November 08, 2023
Love seeing fellow SA togs and our amazing wildlife.. Excellent capture!
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mytmoss November 08, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
Love4pizza
 
Love4pizza November 19, 2023
Beautiful nastypiece. awesome shot.
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mytmoss November 19, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
talk2suemac Ultimate
 
talk2suemac November 28, 2023
Wow
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mytmoss November 28, 2023
Thank you ! 😀
Denis111
 
Denis111 November 29, 2023
💪
Rmay1
 
Rmay1 December 03, 2023
Congratulations on runner up in the Neil Dankoff contest. 😊
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mytmoss December 03, 2023
Thank you ! 😀

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