[Dave Stargazer]

The African Lion brothers. Titus and Brutus, share a copacetic moment of synchrony.

At Brookfield Zoo - mid morning at the start of a hot day. They are normally sweet together, but usually just sleeping/lounging. I was walking by and saw this unusual dual pose, and quickly snapped off a few captures. The harmonic lines of their profiles really grabbed my attention!

Another example of the 400mm f/4.5 (no TCs this time).

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Cheers!

...Dave...

 

[Dave Stargazer]

Link to the very high res post on Flickr if you'd like to click over

https://flic.kr/p/2oScU3r

 

[Lance B]

Brilliant!

 

[NorthernFocus]

Good eye and well executed. Nice job.

 

[Fred A]

Excellent!

 

[Dave Stargazer]

Brilliant!

Thank you Lance, and congrats on also making Explore with your wonderful Kingfisher shot! Cheers!

 

[Dave Stargazer]

Good eye and well executed. Nice job.

Thanks, Dan! This one has had a "slow burn" in terms of reaction - I think perhaps the improbable, seemingly too-perfect pose of the brothers has people doing a double take (eek - sry, not sry haha). I did do a lot in post for subject isolation, and to minimize distractions. Cheers!

...Dave...

 

[Dave Stargazer]

Excellent!

Thanks so much, Fred! It's a bit surprising to see these two cuddle up - I'm so used to seeing big cats being solitary. Cheers!