by Jim Coda | Jan 4, 2023 | African Lion
A male lion walks toward the rising sun in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya. These lands are just outside the northern border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
by Jim Coda | Nov 25, 2022 | African Lion
Here is a lion that I saw every day while shooting in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Kenya. He co-leads a pride with another male of about the same age. I don’t recall if they are brothers or just partners to give themselves a better chance of holding onto...
by Jim Coda | Sep 3, 2022 | African Lion
This is one of two male lions that were the leaders of a pride that I saw every one of the four days I was at Porini Lion Camp. They were easy to find, at least when you have Nelson Keiwua and John Tompoi as your guide and spotter. Canon R5 and EF-17-40L lens. Just...
by Jim Coda | Aug 15, 2022 | African Lion
I photographed this male lion at sunrise in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. I just read that they weigh up to about 570 pounds. Wow. This guy just exudes power. I’m glad they never jump into safari vehicles that stop for photos just 20 yards away. They...
by Jim Coda | Jul 15, 2022 | Lion
This golden light is why we nature photographers try to be out there before the sun rises. When I was at Gamewatchers’ Porini Lion Camp (Porini means “in the wild” in Swahili) in Kenya in early June we were awakened by the Swahili greeting...
