Sunrise Meditation

Maasai Mara, Kenya

2022

So much of the safari experience is searching, waiting, and tracking. But every once in a while you come across a scene that seems to be complete perfection, even if just for a moment, that no other person will ever experience. I was out with my guide before sunrise, hoping to create a silhouette photograph with the morning light, when we got a call about a male lion resting in the open. We raced to the location, and saw several cars ahead of us positioned to the right of this image. But my guide knew I wanted the sunrise to come through as backlight and positioned the car perfectly. The lion had been in a pensive, resting state looking towards the sun. But for a brief moment he turned to look at me, allowed me to fire a few shots, and then got up and left - I had the only image of this amazing scene, which like so many moments in the bush, was a unique moment that no one else can claim. I’m so happy to be able to share it with you to transport you to the magic of safari.