Lions (Panthera Leo) are known as a symbol of strength, courage and loyalty. Native to Africa, these cats amazingly adapt to various habitats, some very extreme, such as the Namibia desert. Their survival is very much dependent on the social structure of the pride, the males are responsible for defending the territory and pride from intruders, while females collaborate in hunting and raising cubs.

Assisted by external light, the dark background isolates the subject and enabled me to capture this male lion in a beautiful animal portrait and emphasize the intensity of his gaze.

Hakuna Matata