Lunar lion

[Marc Mol]

A sub adult male lion rests atop a kopje (rock outcrop) as a morning rising moon graces the sky.

One frame only and @ f/6.3 with distance to subject still enabled both lion and the moon in relative focus.

Moru/Serengeti NP- Tanzania. Slight crop for comp, HH, curves, levels, B&W conv in ACR & PS CC'17.

Nikon D810
Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 VRIII
1/1000s
f/6.3
ISO90@ 102mm.

Cheers
Marc

[Gabriela Plesea]

Superb lionscape Marc, or shall I say Moonscape?
This frame is loaded with mood and emotion, and I love the subject looking back... what perfect scene

If I were to change anything here it would be the composition, ever so slightly, I am tempted to take off a bit from the top and stop somewhere above that lovely Moon - what say you?

Mesmerised with the scene and I must say it instantly reminded me of Anette Mossbacher's lonely bear, same feeling of isolation and it does lead to reflection, truly a wonderful scene Marc - congratulations!!!

Happy with the simplicity of the B/W but just curious what it looks like in colour, deep blue skies and all, not sure there might be a tinge of purple or it is just my imagination?

Very moving, indeed a memorable sighting, well seen and captured - Congratulations

Kind regards,

[Marc Mol]

Many thanks Gabriela.

I am tempted to take off a bit from the top and stop somewhere above that lovely Moon - what say you?

I hear you Gabriela, and agree that a crop off the top would also work.
Here's the colour version (with your crop suggestion) and with the time around 8.45 unfortunately no purple/pink hues, hence why I thought a B&W version did it more justice.

[Gabriela Plesea]

Still, so beautiful. Thank you so much, Marc

[keith mitchell]

Marc I am not usually a fan of B/W but this could certainly change my attitude ,perhaps not the best at portraying my thoughts but this is a wonderful image in my eyes and the B/W a sure winner.

Keith.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Marc - I am going to be contrary here and say I prefer the color version. I think the top of the b&w frame is too dark and heavy though with the suggested crop that area is removed and IMHO, it works better. Nicely seen and captured.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Marc ....thumbs up for the B&W version .
Like the overall comp and the tonal range ...i think more impact in the B&W , the color version does look kind of " another lion image " .
The crop in your RP might work as well .
TFS Andreas

[Jonathan Ashton]

Love the B&W version, I like the crop as is absolutely spell binding - a great shot - love it! For me the B&W provides a certain magnificence - a sense of spectacle.

[haseeb badar]

Hi Marc -- after a lot of thinking , i think i am also inclined more towards the BW version, as it has that dramatic feel to it , but certainly the crop as suggested will enhance it more . Wonderfully done yet again !

TFS !

[Mike Poole]

Late to the party but had to get a comment in about this one Marc.

A good eye to see the shot, and it suits a B&W conversion perfectly.

the way the lions face is lit up is great, and there are all the extra details available in the sky for an added bonus. I think it would be even stronger if a little was lost off the top and added below but still beauty as it is.

Mike

[Anette Mossbacher]

Hi Marc,

the B&W version looks quite nice. Cropwise I like the full version and pano, both work. Am not a fan of the color version at all. Looks a tad dull to me.

Looks very nice to me.

Have a great week

Ciao Anette

[Dumay de Boulle]

I love it in B&w and color...Love this image!