Hi Marc, I like the way the lions are laid out in the exact shape of the trees scant shade. Nicely composed, and taken. Tree and BG are all well composed. Very nice shot and good thinking here when the lions werent doing anything. Looks like it could be one of Hilary's shots, and that is a compliment.
On my monitor there appears to be quite a strong yellowish lightening effect happening in the sky to the left of the deep blue central part, all the way to the edge of the left cloud..not sure if anyone else sees it.
Well done,
Grant
I like how you balanced out the elements in this image. I am thinking that a crop on the left 1/2 way between the edge and mound would balance the mound and tree better.
Marc - Nice to see wide shots depicting the expanse of Africa. I too see the yellow in the clouds though I wouldn't describe it as "strong." It is most noticeable on the left hand edge.
Nice wide view of what it takes to survive in this environment. Well thought out and composed. I see the area on lhs of image as well, looks a bit brighter and has a yellow cast in the clouds (I'm guessing it may be natural). Roberts crop suggestion would eliminate the area if you had a mind to crop as suggested. Well done.
TFS
Todd