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Soul of Africa

Soul of Africa

An 8-month old lion cub stares intently at the photographers who have disturbed his nap.

An 8-month old lion cub stares intently at the photographers who have disturbed his nap.
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NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 800 Shutter 10/6400 Focal Length 6000/10

location

location

Tanzania

upload_date

May, 2021

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223

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+48

Awards

Winner in Animal Head Shots Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Top Choice

+2

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Wonderful close up, those eye go right thru you... Excellent work.

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Beautiful capture, what a face, soulful!!

Absolutely stunning, Nina!

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Gorgeous...love those eyes!!!!!

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Those eyes

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