then we found the lions

[sheldonc]

we had seen so much all day but our guide had been trying to track lions for us all day.......then we found them......just the most amazing experience

it was a pride of 9....these were my best shots of them I think

love is number 1



love is number 2



probably one of my top 5 of the trip



....and here's the daddy



I really can't even tell you how close we were to this pride

Thanks for looking

[Barbara554]

Wonderful shots! I like the second one the best. It must have been really exciting to take these pictures.

[beachcomber]

Its a stand up and applaud moment.
I'm so pleased for you and like everyone of them, excellent selection Sheldon really well done

Steve

[mpascal]

Wow, out in the wild, what a wonderful experience it must have been.

Michael

[chalkie7]

What a superb experience that must have been...so glad you remembered to actually shoot these wonderful creatures...I think I may have been in awe of them. All very good, but no3 is definitely my favourite from these shots of a lifetime.

[tycooder]

What a great experience Sheldon and you have captured it perfectly

[mikez53]

How exciting to see the amazing creatures! These are are really well done.

[jack russell]

These couldn't be any better ..

[Chewys Dad]

Hi Sheldon, What a priveledge to have be there and take these amazing Photos. I really like the 1st one, and the 3rd one is just outstanding. With the grass in focus in front of Daddy i'd say you were uncomfortably close.
Thanks for sharing these
Michael

[sheldonc]

Originally Posted by Barbara554

Wonderful shots! I like the second one the best. It must have been really exciting to take these pictures.

thank you - it certainly was

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Its a stand up and applaud moment.
I'm so pleased for you and like everyone of them, excellent selection Sheldon really well done

Steve

Thanks Steve - I think the trip certainly improved my photography

Originally Posted by mpascal

Wow, out in the wild, what a wonderful experience it must have been.

Michael

thanks - a little scary at times

Originally Posted by chalkie7

What a superb experience that must have been...so glad you remembered to actually shoot these wonderful creatures...I think I may have been in awe of them. All very good, but no3 is definitely my favourite from these shots of a lifetime.

it really was - I think I'd have struggled if you only had a few seconds to take them but you don't just pass them by - we actually spent about 20 minutes looking at the cubs (mum wandered off - images to follow) and as we were about to leave we came across the male just lazing about in the long grass

Originally Posted by tycooder

What a great experience Sheldon and you have captured it perfectly

thank you - that's too kind