Resting Lioness

This large lioness was resting on a embankment after the pride had finished devouring a large wildebeest kill. The angle, the lazy eyes, late afternoon light, and clean background made for a fantastic photographic opportunity. – Nik Vounnou

Rolling With The King

This large male is the ruler of the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. He exudes complete confidence while laying out in the open. I incorporated the layered background in my framing and applied ‘the rule of thirds’ during composition. – Noelle van Muiden

The Cat’s Whiskers

This female is known as ‘Mbilu’, and she controls a territory in the western part of the reserve. We caught up with her one evening just as she was waking from her daytime slumber on top of a termite mound. The dark background really made her ‘pop’ and the whiskers really add some character to the image. – Riaan Fourie

The Runners Up

A few other images that didn’t quite make the final selection…

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