Time to kill Photo

Photographer’s Note

After long break, back with a post on lion's hunting, crucial moment, majestic yet cruel to the eye of the witness...
The young female was lying in wait for two hours near the wildebeest's herd, so did we... worth waiting... to be continued

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usnadir (781) 2007-11-24 1:52

Extraordinarily picture.You captured a beautiful moment of killing.colour of lion is fantastic.great job.
best regard
nadir

Bruno40 (6442) 2007-11-24 2:06

Fantastic shot Irina!,
Excellent timing and DOF, good framing.. looking forward for the rest.
TFS & welcome back
jorge

lopshang (628) 2007-11-24 2:24

Hi Irina

Indeed its a fantastic shot, right shot and a right angle. I liked the action and the way you took the shot. Wow amazing.

Regard

Lopshang

kasalazar (44) 2007-11-24 2:45

To see wildlife in action is such a treat, although I cringe at every predator-prey scene, I feel so sorry for the victim, but what can we do? It's the survival of the fittest in this world we live in, for animals and human alike!

Awesome job Irina!

Keep them coming!

Peace,
Kaye

brandstaetter (14444) 2007-11-24 4:48

Hi Irina,

stunning shot , looks like you are running behind the lion. I think you were... :D
Cheers Chris

smarcell (14653) 2007-11-24 8:27

Great capture ! I wait for the rest. Also a good composition. I like you have have been cold enough to keep the lion aside, in the perfect position in the frame. Excellent.

goodwill (4033) 2007-11-24 11:30

Waiting for you on National Geographics, dear friend.
You have shown us a Lion's POV.
Greeat!!!!
Killer shot.
rajeev

gabrielpat (6553) 2007-11-25 4:00

Salut Irina,
content de ton come back!! et avec une telle photo!ça donne dezs frissons.belle action.amicalement,patrick.

melmcree (2261) 2007-11-25 19:52

Hey Irina,

I just watched the movie the Ghost and the Darkness and this photo fits it well. The detail in the lions muscle structure is fantastic and I like the way you framed it. Great shot. Look forward to seeing your series from this safari.

Mel

teutza (10568) 2007-11-28 2:20

i can't belive it how u are alwais so close to the animals..i know that because of the lenses!!
excelent image..again..
you really have some interesting unique images:)
teo