The Grand Prize and other winners selected by our judge, Darrell Gulin, will be announced on February 1, 2022.
Soul Connection
Entry Category:
Wildlife
Photographer's HometownMyrtle Beach, SC
StatusAmateur
Photo Subject and/or Photo LocationLion Tanzania Africa
Technical SpecsNikon D500
Sigma 150-600mm
A little about this image...This young cub had been up in a tree with the rest of his pride. One by one they ventured down the tree. He was the last one to come down. As he came down he came around the front of our jeep and over to where I was shooting photos out of the top of the vehicle. He literally looked right into my eyes through the lens. My heart was pounding as I clicked. I remember thinking he was saying to me "I will be here when you come back" because he knew my heart so desperately wanted to return to this amazing country of Tanzania. It was truly a moment I will never forget and one I will forever treasure. I hope to see him next time! (If you look closely in his eyes, you can see the reflection of our jeep.)
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