A hunter's gaze from the shadows in monochrome
by Nirav Shah
Title
A hunter's gaze from the shadows in monochrome
Artist
Nirav Shah
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photo
Description
We came across this majestic male lion resting under the shade of a tree during a hot afternoon game drive in the Eastern Serengeti and I took this close-up portrait. I like the way that the light and shadows dance on his face and luscious mane, and fortunately, he was sitting up looking directly at the camera. The little dribble of saliva from his mouth, I feel complements the savagery of this impressive hunter. I felt that rendering this in monochrome emphasised the interplay between light and shadow better as well as making for a more emotional portrait.
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March 24th, 2023
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Comments (5)
Mike Lee
Wonderful image, Nirav!
Nirav Shah replied:
Thank you, Mike :) I am increasingly drawn to this bw version myself, and delighted to know it made it to your favourites too. Cheers for the follow!
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Gray Scale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Julie Barrick
Absolutely beautiful!
Nirav Shah replied:
Thank you, there's something about the eyes of a male lion as he stares right at you...hauntingly beautiful! Wonderful to know that it's a favourite of yours :)
RONALD MILLS
Fantastic capture!
Nirav Shah replied:
Cheers, Ronald! I appreciate the follow and delighted to know that it made it to your favourites :)
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