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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Lioness and cub

This image shows a lioness and her cub in the early morning light. She had two other cubs but they had gone on ahead. What I like about the shot is the contrast between the power and strength of the mother, contrasted with the vulnerability of the cub. The skill and anticipation of my guide/driver had placed the vehicle in the perfect place for a head-on angle.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Narok, Kenya
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Andrew Bennett