Lion leap

[Ajit Huilgol]

A small pride of three lionesses had managed to kill a wildebeest in a dirty swampy area. They tried to pull the carcass out of the mire, but could not, and they had to settle down in the murky waters to feed, resulting in becoming all black and unrecognisable. After feeding for some time they lay down nearby, but when a vulture dared to venture close, one of the lionesses leapt up to chase it away.
Location: Amboseli NP, Kenya
Date: May 2009
Equip: Canon 1D Mlll, Canon 500 f4 with 1.4 TC
Specs: ISO 400, f 7.1, 1/640s, beanbag on vehicle

Thank you for taking the time out to look, and for your comments/ critiques

[David Fletcher]

Excellent timing Ajit. Like the inclusion of the prey in the corner. (From the horns I'm guessing Topi or Hartebeest but don't quote me as minimal view to gauge accurately). That's one muddy lioness. TFS

[Harshad Barve]

excellnet compo and beautifully freezed shot , loved the muddy colors and prey in corner
TFS

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent timing to get the leap. Interesting natural history moment, very well done!

[Kiran Khanzode]

Ajit,

Lovely timing, I like the greens and the dirty lioness. Would have been great to also include the fleeing vulture in the frame....next time ! :)

[Robert Amoruso]

As mentioned, good timing to capture this image.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I like the timing and the raised tail. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Dave Barnes]

Moment well captured Ajit. Was it overcast and what was the time relative to sunrise/sunset when the image was captured.
Love the pose and comp.