Lion in Morning Light - a photo on Flickriver

            Huge lion (Panthera leo) in early morning light. This lion belonged to a hunting group consisting of three huge male lions, recently cast off from their pride. The recent cast-aways were now looking to start their own pride. Masai Mara, Kenya.

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Taken in: Kenya (show map)

Taken on: January 23, 2011

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Camera: Nikon D3X, f/4.0, 1/320 sec, 500mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D3X
Lens:	500.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/320)
Focal Length:	500mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Ver.1.01
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