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Photo Story - Lions of the Kalahari

Writer: William Steel
William Steel
Nov 4, 2019
1 min read

From the dry South-West reserve of Mabuasehube to the Northern Okavango Delta, here are some of my favourite images of Botswana's Kalahari Lions.

A black and white portrait of an impressive black-maned Lion from Mabuasehube.

The same male making eye contact on a cold morning in the park.

A day that will always be imprinted on my mind. A huge storm rolled in late in the year, as the rain began to fall in Khutse Game Reserve, this female got ready for the hunt.

It is very rare for me to be able to use a wide angle lens in wildlife photography, but as the sky darkened this incredible rainbow formed in the sky behind. With lightning surrounding us, the sub adult Lions began to hide under the small Acacia trees.

As the rain began to subside the sun set on one of the most beautiful scenes I have had the pleasure of witnessing in central Botswana.

Two Lionesses share a loving moment in Savuti.

An old Lioness watches its prey through the high grass in Mabuasehube.

A beautiful Lioness watches an African Monarch butterfly on the bank of the Chobe river.

A sub-adult male Lion staring directly at my camera. His stomach full and mane covered in blood. Khutse Game Reserve.

A young male brings its mother an unwanted "gift" (a pair of Gemsbok horns), while she escapes the heat of the day in a waterhole in Khutse Game Reserve.

Lion love in Khutse Game Reserve.

A black-maned Lion doing a Flehmen response, Mabuasehube.

A huge male Lion in beautiful morning light, Mabuasehube.

A Lioness and her pride making their way to the waterhole in Khutse Game Reserve.

A curious sub-adult male Lion investigating my camera in the Central Kalahari.

Watching the sun set over the Chobe National Park.

A beautiful Lioness crossing a dry pan in Khutse Game Reserve.

A pride of lion make their way down a dirt road in Savuti.

A fitting last image, as the sun sets over the Okavango Delta a pride of Lion get ready to start hunting.

Thank you so much for looking through some of my favourite Lion images from Botswana. If you would like to look through more of my wildlife photography please feel free to see the WILDLIFE section on my website, or if you are interesting in inquiring about a print feel free to email me at williamsteelphotography@gmail.com

 
 
 

9 Comments


Leo Coleman
Leo Coleman
6 days ago

Wildlife photography can make viewers feel connected to places they may never have visited themselves, and this photo story does that beautifully through its collection of Kalahari lion images. The changing weather, light, landscapes, and expressions of the animals create a strong sense of place. I particularly liked how the photographs show different moments rather than presenting wildlife from just one perspective. That attention to detail also matters in https://candb.ca/ custom furniture work, where every design can reflect a distinct setting and personality.

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Leo Coleman
Leo Coleman
6 days ago

Wildlife photography can reveal an entirely different side of an animal’s environment, and the photographs of the Kalahari lions certainly communicate that atmosphere. I liked how the collection includes different settings, from quiet mornings to dramatic weather and sunsets. Each image seems to capture a particular moment rather than simply documenting an animal. That appreciation for storytelling through visuals also connects with my interest in detailed custom models from https://trickmytruck.com/ where every small feature can add character.

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Malik Saab
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Aug 21

Wildlife photography requires a remarkable combination of patience, timing, and respect for the animals being photographed. The story of the lions of the Kalahari captures that challenge beautifully, especially because observing wildlife in its natural environment is very different from photographing lab grown rings vancouver subjects in controlled conditions. I enjoyed the visual storytelling aspect and the sense of place throughout the piece. Images like these can give readers a stronger appreciation for wildlife while also reminding us why natural habitats deserve protection.

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Aug 18

This photo story beautifully captures the power and character of wildlife. The way you combined photography with storytelling makes the experience much more engaging for readers. Nature photography has a unique ability to create awareness and appreciation for the world around us. I alamodtf came across some interesting creative discussions on that reminded me of this kind of storytelling.

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