The King

[Loi Nguyen]

Maasai Mara, Kenya
Canon 1DX II, 400 F4 DO II
1/800, F8, ISO-1600 AV +1/3EV
Nearly FF


A coalition of four brothers recently took over the pride in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya. This male had been following a lioness for a few days trying to mate with her and kept her from mating with the others. On this day, he came by and sat next to the safari vehicle. The early morning sun lit up half of his face while the other half was in the shadow, giving him a mysterious and intense look.

There is a bright spot on the lion's chin (right side). I tried to reduce the highlights in DPP, but it still looks brighter than the rest of the face. I tried to burn it at very low%, but it looks obvious. Appreciate suggestions concerning this bright spot.

Thank you for your comments.

Loi