Into the lion’s eye, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Wildlife photograph by Ofir Drori, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, January 2025

Finalist Wildlife · January 2025

Into the lion’s eye

Photographed by Ofir Drori

Got a close encounter with a lion in Masai Mara. Wanted to convey the experience of looking into its eyes.

Award
Finalist — Wildlife, January 2025
Location
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Camera
Canon EOS 90D
Focal length
400mm
Shutter
1/1000s
Aperture
f/6.3
ISO
ISO 400
  • close-up
  • eye
  • face
  • lion

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