The King's Watchful Gaze
Captured on classic 35mm film, this striking portrait showcases the quiet strength and commanding presence of a majestic lion at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. With an unwavering gaze and flowing mane, the king of the savanna embodies confidence, resilience, and natural beauty. Photographed using a Nikon FM and a powerful 650–1300mm telephoto lens, this image highlights the timeless character and texture that film photography brings to wildlife portraits. #EngelPhotography #Lion #PantheraLeo #BigCats #WildlifePhotography #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #SmithsonianZoo #NationalZoo #AnimalPortrait #NaturePhotography #WashingtonDC #DistrictOfColumbia #Felidae #Carnivora #Animalia #Wildlife #ZooPhotography #NatureLovers #Photography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at 5:00 PM America/New_York
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Film, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Nikon FM
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.92888271
Longitude: -77.04623401
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet
Longitude: -77.04623401
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet