It’s not easy taking a photo of a moving lion, and for all sorts of reasons – not least, the excitement. This is another shot of one of the members of the Maasai Mara’s celebrity Marsh Pride. I think that confident stride definitely says ‘I’m in charge here’. And just look at the size of those front paws! Scarily impressive even in this somewhat aged photo.
We visited the Maasai Mara only three times while we were living in Kenya, but every trip there delivered many breath-taking moments. We were lucky too. Kenyan wildlife guides are among the world’s best – so generous in the sharing of their knowledge – whether of grasses and dung beetles or leopards and rock pythons.
Desert Date and the Oloololo Escarpment ~ indelible memory Mara-style
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This week at Lost in Translation, Paula’s March Pick A Word includes five word prompts: commanding, coarse, gibbous, incremental, indelible. Please see her interpretations and be inspired.
Tish Farrell 
I wouldn’t argue with that fella, Tish! 🙂 And how could a Mara sunset not be indelible?
We are of like minds on both fronts, then, Jo.
DOUBLE BINGO!
Stunning interpretation of the two words!
You are sweet, Anna. Grazie mille.
Beautiful photo of this majestic creature. Definitely a commanding presence. The sunset is breathtaking too. 🙂
Thank you, Sylvia 🙂
An altogether inspiring African sunset there Trish. I shall keep my distance from the lion 😉
Indeed. Messing with Simba is not to be recommended. For one thing they apparently have very bad breath!
I shall make sure not to get that close!
Wow! How close were you to the King? He is awesome, Tish. Can’t think of a better interpretation of commanding in animal world. Stunning indelible that shouts Africa! Thank you 🙂
I guess it was around 20-30 feet. Lions tend to disregard vehicles, so they will come quite close. Indeed have been known to have a lie down on the roofs or bonnets of safari trucks! So happy you like him 🙂
That must have been scary.
Something weird happens in your brain. It may be due to watching too many wildlife films on TV, but I didn’t feel scared, because part of me was thinking it wasn’t really real. Even once, when I was answering a call of nature behind our truck, and found myself eye to eye with a lion stretched out under a bush about fifty metres away. He looked. I looked. And I still wasn’t scared. Then I got back in the truck, and our driver-guide was v. put out when I told him. He thought he’d found a lion-free zone for pee-stop.
😀 this cracks me up. 😆 You are a brave one!
What an incredibly handsome beast. I try not to think about people killing them for no reason. They are magnificent.
Both photos are awesome in the true sense of the word.
janet
Just under three weeks to departure for us. I’d likely drop the camera!
Oh the excitement mounting, Sue. Next stop Africa!
That photo definitely doesn’t show its age. It’s the epitome of commanding. I love it when a challenge is a lure for bits of your African life.
You are such an appreciative audience, Meg 🙂
I think I should visit the Mara someday soon. Your photos are awesome
I really think you should! Maybe one of the eco-camps run by the Maasai?
I guess
Nice🙂
I’ll never forget seeing lions close up Tish! Love the sunset too, hopefully we never forget such places but browsing through photos is a thrill as well.
It’s v.pleasing how much mileage one get out of photos, and all in the comfort of one’s own home 🙂
I’m in awe…
He seems so dignified, yet a little sad. What a beautiful photo and great memories to have of the experience.
Indelible and commanding for sure. Both wonderful experiences.
Love your photos of Africa, Tish, This strutting lion is such a powerful animal, truly deserving of the title “King of the Jungle”
He is so sure of himself, isn’t he. Most at home in his big cat suit.