Lekhubu
Our guide in Botswana had named this male lion Lekhubu.
The black-maned lion is peculiar to the Kalahari area of Botswana. We were fortunate enoug...
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Our guide in Botswana had named this male lion Lekhubu.
The black-maned lion is peculiar to the Kalahari area of Botswana. We were fortunate enough to come upon a pride with the male leader, 5 cubs, and 4 females. It was barely sunrise and the pride was returning from a nighttime kill of a wildebeest and feed. They were heading in for a well-earned nap. First the big male went ahead to make find a safe resting area, then he called a couple of the cubs to join him, and finally the rest of the pride came and they settled down for a nap. It was one of the most exciting things I have ever seen. At times we were within 30 feet of them in our open-topped vehicle.
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The black-maned lion is peculiar to the Kalahari area of Botswana. We were fortunate enough to come upon a pride with the male leader, 5 cubs, and 4 females. It was barely sunrise and the pride was returning from a nighttime kill of a wildebeest and feed. They were heading in for a well-earned nap. First the big male went ahead to make find a safe resting area, then he called a couple of the cubs to join him, and finally the rest of the pride came and they settled down for a nap. It was one of the most exciting things I have ever seen. At times we were within 30 feet of them in our open-topped vehicle.
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Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 32
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UnkleFrank
April 24, 2018
I'm impressed on your informative story line. Thanks for the education. Now to the meat and potatoes. It is always a pleasure to see you earn a most deserving award, here, "Staff Favorite" for this excellent prowess in wildlife photography. Well done, Kay.
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mihrt
April 27, 2018
Congrats on winning STAFF FAVORITE for APRIL !!!!! Truly a stunning capture - well deserving of that AWARD !
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kathymuhle
May 09, 2018
Wow - congrats on the staff favorite! Another masterpiece from your Africa trip. Beautiful portrait of this awesome animal.
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p_eileenbaltz
May 30, 2018
Beautifully captured image! Congratulations on being chosen a contest finalist for 'image of the month'....good luck!
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RMBphoto
May 31, 2018
Wonderful, Kay! Congrats on being a finalist in the Image of the Month contest!
estercastillo08
June 01, 2018
Congratulations !!!! Kay , Won Contest Finalist in Image of the Month , good luck !!
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lizziemellis
June 07, 2018
Congratulations Kay on your finalist Award, Always loved your Big cats well done:-0
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nina050
August 16, 2018
I have thoroughly enjoyed getting caught up with your gallery, Kay...some pretty awesome stuff here!
NatureLoverJJWal
September 19, 2018
Congratulations on your Finalist win in Imgae of the month Photo Contest!
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Just after sunrise.Lighting
Beautiful Golden Hour!Equipment
Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto ZoomInspiration
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