Quiet Strength – Lioness Portrait on Film

Captured on 35mm film, this close-up portrait highlights the quiet strength and graceful beauty of a lioness as she rests in peaceful contemplation. Her focused expression and relaxed posture reveal the calm confidence of one of Africa's most iconic predators, while the soft background keeps the viewer's attention on her striking features. Photographed at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park with a Nikon FM and a super-telephoto lens, this timeless wildlife portrait showcases the rich character, natural grain, and enduring appeal of classic film photography. #Lioness #Lion #Panthera #Felidae #BigCats #WildlifePhotography #AnimalPortrait #ZooPhotography #FilmPhotography #35mmFilm #BlackAndWhitePhotography #SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark #SmithsonianZoo #NaturePhotography #NikonFM #EngelPhotography

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, September 23rd, 2013 at 5:33 PM America/New_York

ISO 100

Location North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Felidae, Panthera, Lion

Keywords Animal Portrait, Film, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon FM

Lens Bower-T-mount-650-1300mm-F8-Zoom

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 38.92888271
Longitude: -77.04623401
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet