JohnStager

Wild Lioness in tree

Wild Lioness in tree

A lioness rests in a tree away from the bugs. Taken in Ndutu National Park in Tanzania.

A lioness rests in a tree away from the bugs. Taken in Ndutu National Park in Tanzania.
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/8 ISO 2000 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 6000/10

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Mar, 2016

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Beautiful capture! Congrats on your award! : )

How adorable , looks so soft and cuddly lol , great capture .

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The emotion in the photo is lovely! Love it!!

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Amazing portrait. She looks like she's contemplating her life. Congratulations on your challenge win and feature..

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Great capture John!

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