I also like lions.

The majesty of the slightly open jaw, the alertness of the ears. This is why I like photographing big cats.

Camera: D5300
Lens: 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal length: 300mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter: 1/500
ISO: 320

A male lion yawning, the teeth. A split second insight into why they’re apex predators.

Camera: D7000
Lens: 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal length: 300mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter: 1/250
ISO: 400

Of course there are always cubs. Everyone loves cubs. Miniature giants, adorable but at least partially so because they are smaller versions of the fearsome adults.

Camera: D7000
Lens: 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal length: 300mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter: 1/400
ISO: 640