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Mud Brothers- B&W

Mud Brothers- B&W

A pair of brother lions emerge from a muddy elephant kill at Lower Zambezi NP, Zambia.

A pair of brother lions emerge from a muddy elephant kill at Lower Zambezi NP, Zambia.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 600/1

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Apr, 2018

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Awards

Contest Finalist in Monochrome Addiction Photo Contest

Runner Up in Wildlife In Monochrome Photo Contest

Runner Up in Fantastic Felines Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Safari Wildlife Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in The African Continent Photo Contest

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Stunning! what a perfect shot.

"...so I said, 'I'm gonna need to spend some time out with the boys'" and she said..."

Seriously, nice shot.

This is epic!

Great shot, good to see this animal like this instead of the stereotyped groomed look

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