michali Posted December 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 28, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) M8 @ ISO 1250 & 90mm Elmar 1954 model It was at sunset and I was following some lion tracks and got out of the Land Rover to have a closer look. Even though I had been looking for them I didn't see these 2 lions, a mating male and female lying in the grass about 20 to 30 metres away. They saw me, and he got up. I managed to take the first pic and reversed myself back into the Land Rover. As I got back into the vehicle he charged straight at me. I managed to take the 2nd pic before he stopped about 3 meters away letting out a low growl. He eventually backed off after a few minutes, it did seem to take forever. It must have been that noisy M8 shutter that pissed him off! For obvious reasons my focus wasn't spot on. Thanks for viewing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 28, 2008 Posted December 28, 2008 Hi michali, Take a look here Charged At Sunset X2 Pics. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
azzo Posted December 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 28, 2008 Man, I wouldn't want to be in your place...ever! MIKE, Under the circimstances...these are fabulous!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin T-M Posted December 28, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 28, 2008 Mike, they have some painting aspects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted December 28, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 28, 2008 One of the few times I bet you wished the M8 had autofocus! Glad you didn't stray too far from the Land Rover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted December 29, 2008 Gentlemen- Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted December 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2008 Amazing shots.... there is real menace in that face... clearly doesn't like being disturbed! LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted December 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Phew ! a close shave. Pity you didn't have a Digilux 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurometallo Posted December 29, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2008 Who cares about the focus being spot-on? The documentary value of those two pictures is unbelievable! Well done, Mike! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted December 29, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2008 Wow, great story! Thanks for posting this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealf Posted December 29, 2008 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2008 I've never faced a charge, but I have locked eyes with a lion in Kenya and that was chilling enough. I'll bet two barrels in .375H&H might have seemed more appropriate for at least a moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted December 29, 2008 Louis, Flatfour, Mauro & Virgil- Thank you for your taking the time to comment, much appreciated. I've never faced a charge, but I have locked eyes with a lion in Kenya and that was chilling enough. I'll bet two barrels in .375H&H might have seemed more appropriate for at least a moment. Nealf- In over 30 years in the bush this was my most uncomfortable encounter with a lion. I can't explain how angry he was. I shouted as loud as I could at him it probably sounded like a .375 going off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted December 30, 2008 Share #12 Posted December 30, 2008 Remarkable pictures and story to go along with them. I'm glad you're safe, Mike. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 31, 2008 Share #13 Posted December 31, 2008 Mike Great pictures from a lion which seems angry with you .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted December 31, 2008 Doc Henry- Thank you very much. It's wonderful to hear from you again. I haven't seen any posts from you for a very long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted December 31, 2008 Peter- Thank you very much for your comments. All the best for the New Year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted December 31, 2008 Share #16 Posted December 31, 2008 Mike, courting danger once again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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