Ambush

Federico Veronesi, Kenya

Photograph Details

The LUMIX People's Choice Award

Federico Veronesi, Kenya

Ambush

On a hot morning at the Chitake Springs, in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Federico watched as an old lioness descended from the top of the riverbank. She’d been lying in wait to ambush any passing animals visiting a nearby waterhole further along the riverbed.

Technical specification

Nikon D810 + 400mm f2.8 lens; 1/1000 sec at f5 (-1e/v); ISO 140.

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