Smithsonian magazine's 22nd Annual Photo Contest | Made possible through the support of MPB.com

22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Eyes of the Cat

I went to Mana Pools in Zimbabwe a few months ago to photograph elephants and lions. In addition to its beautiful landscape and light Mana Pools is amazing for photography because you are on foot most of the time. It is much easier to get the ideal angle and it is possible to go deep in the forest where the light is exceptional. It was early in the morning, and we were spending some time with a pride of lions with very young cubs. I was focusing my attention on one of the cubs who was particularly playful.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Zimbabwe
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Copyright: © Michel Zoghzoghi