Lion Male Licking His Back Leg

Photo Details: Close up of adult male lion (Panthera leo) turning his head to lick his back leg, Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli Block, Botswana.

Camera: Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi); Lens: Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM; Focal Length: 300mm; Shutter speed: 1/800; Aperture: f5.6; ISO: 400.

Additional Info: Strong side-lighting brings out a range of textures in this image, highlighting the mane, white “beard” and whiskers of the lion, while leaving the rest of the subject in shadow but with enough detail to see the facial features.

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