The King at Rest – African Lion on Film
A majestic African lion relaxes in the late afternoon light, his powerful mane and calm expression reflecting the quiet confidence of one of nature's most iconic predators. Captured on 35mm film at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., this portrait showcases the timeless character and rich tonal qualities that film photography brings to wildlife imagery. Photographed with a Nikon FM and a super-telephoto lens, this image highlights both the strength and serenity of the king of the savanna, preserving a memorable moment through the classic look of analog photography. #Lion #AfricanLion #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #BigCats #Felidae #Panthera #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark #SmithsonianZoo #WashingtonDC #NaturePhotography #ZooPhotography #Mammalia #Carnivora #NikonFM #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at 5:01 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