On the vast plains of the Serengeti, we find this lone lion. His gaze wanders across the plains, not seeking but taking in his surroundings.
On my travels through Africa, the sight of a lion is not unfamiliar to me. But what makes this picture special is the calm and grace that this lion so effortlessly exudes. He is calm, confident and his eyes and manes capture the diffused light of the late afternoon sun on an overcast day. As a result, all the colour tones on the lion's fur show beautifully. The small streak of light in the eyes provide a subtle highlight that gives a sense of unity between the lion and its surroundings.
The mood I am trying to set here differentiates from the typical warm savannah impressions you see all too often. This photo captures the authenticity of the moment, it was a drizzling cold afternoon on the Serengeti. The colours, detail, solitude and sight of this lion are pure, exactly as it needed to be in that moment. There was as little editing as possible, and for me that is the essence and beauty of this photograph.
I travel a lot and from my passion for travelling, the love for photography has flowed.
What started as capturing personal photos of my travels has now grown into making photo reports. I try to capture the moments as purely as possible so that everyone, wherever they are,..
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