Lions, doing what lions do

[Callie]

We are blessed with National Parks where it is still possible to see and shoot lions in all shapes and sizes though I must say we still have to see realy small cubs and be lucky enough to photograph them. These images are from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The mom and her cub are from Kruger NP.

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[Hawkeshead]

Very Nice Callie .

 

[Kathy G]

Another set of incredible photos Callie! Am I correct in assuming you take these from a vehicle?

 

[Callie]

Another set of incredible photos Callie! Am I correct in assuming you take these from a vehicle?

Kathy, yes, we are not allowed outside in our game parks. We may end up as dinners as a few tourist have done because they did not stick to the rules!

 

[Kathy G]

Thanks Callie. I’m surprised that the wildlife will be so visible from the roads. Tourists get out of their vehicles in order to be closer to dangerous predators .... I’m speechless!

 

[gordon_g]

Incredible Shots Callie!

 

[gordon_g]

Kathy, yes, we are not allowed outside in our game parks. We may end up as dinners as a few tourist have done because they did not stick to the rules!

Darwinizm at it finest... Seriously have to question folks at times

 

[Yezdi]

Another set of fantastic pictures Callie. Loved the first shot of mother and cub.

 

[Yezdi]

Another set of incredible photos Callie! Am I correct in assuming you take these from a vehicle?

In most of the big cat safari's across the world you are strictly not allowed to get out of your vehicle.

The craze for wildlife photography has greatly increased, but unfortunately, there is no understanding of ecology or animal behaviour amongst most photographers.To what length should one go to get that perfect wildlife shot? Consensus has been that species or habitats should be left undisturbed and a certain safe distance should be maintained while clicking shots. But these safe imaginary boundary lines have been open to interpretation, with over-enthusiastic wildlife photographers repeatedly crossing the line and disturbing the ways of the wild.

 

[Chris G.]

Amazing set Callie.

 

[Callie]

Darwinizm at it finest... Seriously have to question folks at times

Man, that is so true! It even happend right here in Gauteng a few years back. Sorry because people have no exposure to such situations.