This male lion resides at zooparc Overloon. Stretching after a delicious meal in the sun at 24 degrees. 6 days a week they are fed, 1 day a week they fast to keep their digestion as optimal as possible. Did you know that a male lion's mane not only looks very imposing? It also protects his organs and intestines during fights.
On a beautiful Sunday in July, I drove alone to Zooparc Overloon. A 2-hour drive. So I could quietly observe the lion's behaviour, search for the right viewpoint and wait for the right moment to take the picture.
I find it important to capture an intense facial expression and/or eye contact. So that when you see the photo, you feel like you are in Africa yourself.
In daily life I am a personal supporter on a woovorm for people with a mental disability and father of 2 children.
Photography is pure relaxation for me.
By attending courses and especially gaining a lot of experience I have developed myself into a photographer.
I have no specific preference when..
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