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The Phantom - Lion

The Phantom - Lion

We followed the roar of a lioness for 7 kilometers. We arrived in time to see this magnificent male respond to her calls. This was the first time this elusive m...
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We followed the roar of a lioness for 7 kilometers. We arrived in time to see this magnificent male respond to her calls. This was the first time this elusive male had been seen by my guide hence - The Phantom. He strode out of the bush to greet is mate. She flirted with him for some time. We watched from our safari vehicle. Fantastic!
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Canon EOS 40D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 400/1

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Apr, 2016

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