This is an impressionist picture; as it was taken at a considerable distance with a hand held zoom.
It can be compared to an impressionist painting that even the grass is a bit fuzzy.
This is the animal that is used in many symbols, logos, emblems, statutes of many cultures and countries, for many centuries.
There is a silence in the wilderness just before this animal appears.
Many animals are so frightened and fled before or when the lion appears.
He is the king of beasts; a symbol of strength and bravery.
Picture taken by my wife in Namibia, Africa last month.
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Your wife’s lion photo is wonderful – and I like your description – 😉
Thanks for the kind words!
Good weekend to you! 😎
Same to you too 😄
almost looks like a Renoir
You are the only response which agrees with my view of an impressionist painting.
You’ll enjoy my new book “The Ghosts of Ukuthula” A great picture!
Will search for it when I can make time.
Handheld and perfect focus, steady as a rock. Great wildlife photo.
They are always on the move in a vehicle, and tripod is out of the question. Thank you, Carto!
Wonderful shot – I agree, it really does look like a painting. Your wife has really captured the anticipation and presence of the lion in this shot.
I will pass your kind words to my wife. Thank you, Peggy!
A very good picture Michael. Lions ar not thqt easy to photograph.
Quite true; she has captured it quite well!