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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
6 giorni fa

Up close in the dark. 🦁 The details on this male lion's mane and profile under the spotlight were incredible to see.

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Up close in the dark. 🦁 The details on this male lion's mane and profile under the spotlight were incredible to see.

Close-up side profile portrait of a magnificent male lion lit up at night. His golden-brown mane is thick and slightly blown back by the wind, and his amber eye looks intently into the dark background.

#photography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #lion #kenya #bigcats #nightdrive

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
1 settimana fa

Emerging from the shadows. 🦁 Night drives hit different when a male lion steps into the light.

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Emerging from the shadows. 🦁 Night drives hit different when a male lion steps into the light.

Nighttime portrait of a full-grown male lion standing in tall grass, illuminated against a dark, shadowy background of dense green bushes. He has a full, thick tawny mane and is looking toward the left with an intense gaze.

#photography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #nightphotography #lion #kenya #bigcats

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
1 settimana fa

Profile of an apex predator. 🦁🔥 A close profile shot catching the thick, wind-ruffled mane and focused gaze of this male lion on a night drive.

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Profile of an apex predator. 🦁🔥 A close profile shot catching the thick, wind-ruffled mane and focused gaze of this male lion on a night drive.

Close-up side-profile portrait of a magnificent male lion lit up at night. His golden-brown mane is thick and slightly blown back by the wind, and his amber eye looks intently into the dark background.

#pixelfed #photography #portraitphotography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #nightphotography #lion #kenya #animalsofpixelfed #bigcats #natureinfocus

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
1 settimana fa

Night vision. 🦁👁️
A dramatic profile shot of a male lion on night patrol. Lions have a reflective layer behind their retinas called the tapetum lucidu

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Night vision. 🦁👁️
A dramatic profile shot of a male lion on night patrol. Lions have a reflective layer behind their retinas called the tapetum lucidum, which absorbs extra light and gives them roughly six times better night vision than humans. Watching them navigate the pitch-black savanna with complete confidence is unforgettable.

A majestic lion with a thick mane is depicted in profile against a dark background, highlighting its features and intense gaze. The setting appears to be a natural habitat.

#fediverse #photography #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #nightphotography #lion #kenya #photosofmastodon #animalbehavior #bigcats #nocturnalwildlife

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
1 settimana fa

Night shift on the savanna. 🦁🌙
Lions are predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular hunters, using the cover of darkness to patrol their territory and hu

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Night shift on the savanna. 🦁🌙
Lions are predominantly nocturnal and crepuscular hunters, using the cover of darkness to patrol their territory and hunt. Capturing this male emerging from dense foliage after dark highlights a completely different, eerie dimension of savanna life.

A majestic lion stands in a grassy area, surrounded by sparse foliage. The lion's mane is full and its expression is alert and regal, with a backdrop of dark greenery.

#fediverse #photography #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #nightphotography #lion #kenya #photosofmastodon #animalbehavior #bigcats #nocturnalwildlife

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
1 settimana fa

Ruler of the dark hours. 🦁🌙 Emerging from the thick foliage, this magnificent male lion steps into the light, mane fully flared and gaze locked forwar

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Ruler of the dark hours. 🦁🌙 Emerging from the thick foliage, this magnificent male lion steps into the light, mane fully flared and gaze locked forward.

Nighttime portrait of a full-grown male lion standing in tall grass, illuminated against a dark, shadowy background of dense green bushes. He has a full, thick tawny mane and is looking toward the left with an intense gaze.

#pixelfed #photography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #nightphotography #lion #kenya #animalsofpixelfed #bigcats #natureinfocus #wildlifeplanet

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
1 settimana fa

A rare, full-frame look at a hippo on dry land. 🦛 Those scars across its hide tell quite a story.

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A rare, full-frame look at a hippo on dry land. 🦛 Those scars across its hide tell quite a story.

Full-body profile shot of a large hippo walking on dry ground near a riverbank. Its grey hide shows numerous scratch marks and battle scars, casting a crisp shadow under the bright sunlight.

#photography #nature #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #hippo

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2 settimane fa

Dropping down to wrist-level for maximum grazing efficiency. 🐗🌾
Warthog adaptation at its finest!

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Dropping down to wrist-level for maximum grazing efficiency. 🐗🌾
Warthog adaptation at its finest!

Full-body profile shot of a warthog in dry golden grass, kneeling on its front wrists to graze with its snout down near the ground. Its reddish coarse mane and facial whiskers are lit by warm sunlight.

#photography #nature #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #warthog

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
2 settimane fa

Always watchful. 🐒

Vervet monkeys are remarkable observers, constantly scanning their surroundings for both food opportunities and potential threats.

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Always watchful. 🐒

Vervet monkeys are remarkable observers, constantly scanning their surroundings for both food opportunities and potential threats. Soft light through the leaves illuminated this curious look perfectly.

A vervet monkey sits on a branch, surrounded by green leaves. The background features a muted, neutral-colored structure. The monkey has a light brown and cream-colored coat, with dark facial features and expressive eyes.

#fediverse #photography #nature #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #photosofmastodon #primate #animalbehavior #vervetmonkey

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
2 settimane fa

Caught in the act of keeping tabs on everyone below. 🐒🌿 This vervet monkey perched on a thin branch makes a great vantage point look effortless.

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Caught in the act of keeping tabs on everyone below. 🐒🌿 This vervet monkey perched on a thin branch makes a great vantage point look effortless.

Full-body shot of a vervet monkey sitting on a thin, leafy branch, looking directly forward with a dark face framed by white fur and a grizzled brown coat. A softly lit building facade sits blurred in the background.

#pixelfed #photography #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #primate #animalsofpixelfed #natureinfocus #vervetmonkey

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
2 settimane fa

Seeing a hippo entirely out of the water during the day is always a treat. 🦛✨

This full-body view gives a clear look at the battle scars covering its

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Seeing a hippo entirely out of the water during the day is always a treat. 🦛✨

This full-body view gives a clear look at the battle scars covering its thick hide. These marks are built up over years of territorial disputes with rivals, a living record of life on the riverbank.

A hippo walking on dry ground, showcasing its large body and distinct features, with a natural background of grass and dirt.

#fediverse #photography #nature #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #photosofmastodon #animalbehavior #hippo #herpetologyandmammals

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
2 settimane fa

Rarely do you get to see the sheer scale of a hippo out of the water in broad daylight. 🦛 The scars etched across its hide tell a story of constant te

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Rarely do you get to see the sheer scale of a hippo out of the water in broad daylight. 🦛 The scars etched across its hide tell a story of constant territorial scuffles.

Full-body profile shot of a large hippo walking on dry ground near a riverbank. Its grey hide shows numerous scratch marks and battle scars, casting a crisp shadow under the bright sunlight.

#pixelfed #photography #naturephotography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #wildlifebehavior #animalsofpixelfed #natureinfocus #hippo

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2 settimane fa

A quiet moment with Najin and Fatu, the last two Northern White Rhinos on the planet. 🦏💔 Resting peacefully at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

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A quiet moment with Najin and Fatu, the last two Northern White Rhinos on the planet. 🦏💔 Resting peacefully at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Two Northern White Rhinos resting on the ground in an open grassy enclosure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The rhino in the foreground rests its head and long horn directly against the dirt, while the second rhino lies peacefully in the background under a blue sky.

#photography #nature #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #conservation #kenya #savetherhino #northernwhiterhino

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
2 settimane fa

Adaptation in action: the warthog knee-graze. 🐗🌾

Because warthogs have relatively long legs and short necks, reaching short savanna grasses while sta

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Adaptation in action: the warthog knee-graze. 🐗🌾

Because warthogs have relatively long legs and short necks, reaching short savanna grasses while standing can be awkward. They’ve evolved calloused wrist joints that let them comfortably drop to their knees to forage.

A wild boar is grazing in a grassy field. The animal has a coarse, dark brown coat with some lighter hair, and it features prominent tusks and a distinctive face. The background is a blurred mix of green and golden grass.

#fediverse #photography #naturephotography #ecology #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #photosofmastodon #animalbehavior #warthog

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
2 settimane fa

The ultimate lawnmower stance. 🐗🌾 Warthogs actually drop to their knees to graze because their necks are too short to comfortably reach the grass whil

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The ultimate lawnmower stance. 🐗🌾 Warthogs actually drop to their knees to graze because their necks are too short to comfortably reach the grass while standing up!

Alt Text: Full-body profile shot of a warthog in dry golden grass, kneeling on its front wrists to graze with its snout down near the ground. Its reddish coarse mane and facial whiskers are lit by warm sunlight.

#pixelfed #photography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #wildlifebehavior #animalsofpixelfed #natureinfocus #warthog #savanna

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
2 settimane fa

Midday nap status: 100% committed. 🦏💤 Najin and Fatu resting under the sun at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The quiet, heavy gravity of standing next to the

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Midday nap status: 100% committed. 🦏💤 Najin and Fatu resting under the sun at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The quiet, heavy gravity of standing next to the last two Northern White Rhinos on Earth stays with you forever.

Two Northern White Rhinos resting on the ground in an open grassy enclosure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The rhino in the foreground rests its head and long horn directly against the dirt, while the second rhino lies peacefully in the background under a blue sky.

#pixelfed #photography #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #conservation #endangeredspecies #kenya #animalsofpixelfed #olpejeta #savetherhino #northernwhiterhino

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2 settimane fa

Snack break on the savanna. 🐘🌾
A dusty elephant curling up a bundle of grass under the open sky.

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Snack break on the savanna. 🐘🌾
A dusty elephant curling up a bundle of grass under the open sky.

Full-body profile shot of an African elephant standing in short grassland under a bright blue sky. Its hide is covered in dried mud, and its trunk is curled upward holding a fresh tuft of grass.

#photography #nature #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #elephant

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@photog.social
2 settimane fa

Mid-day snack on the open plains. 🐘🌾

An African elephant uses its trunk with incredible precision to curl up a bundle of fresh grass. The dried mud c

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Mid-day snack on the open plains. 🐘🌾

An African elephant uses its trunk with incredible precision to curl up a bundle of fresh grass. The dried mud caked on its hide acts as a natural sunblock and bug repellent, a practical, everyday detail of savanna life.

A single elephant stands on a grassy plain, partially covered in mud. Its trunk is curled as it forages for food against a clear blue sky.

#fediverse #photography #nature #nikon #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #elephant #photosofmastodon #animalbehavior #natureinfocus

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Michael Lyon
@mlyon0486@pixelfed.social
2 settimane fa

Dust, mud, and a midday snack. 🐘🌾 Nothing quite matches the quiet majesty of watching an African elephant sweep up fresh grass on the open savanna.

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Dust, mud, and a midday snack. 🐘🌾 Nothing quite matches the quiet majesty of watching an African elephant sweep up fresh grass on the open savanna.

Alt Text: Full-body profile shot of an African elephant standing in short grassland under a bright blue sky. Its hide is covered in dried mud, and its trunk curls upward as it holds a fresh tuft of grass.

#pixelfed #photography #naturephotography #nikon #naturelover #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #elephant #animalsofpixelfed #wildlifeinfocus

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Michael / マイケル🦁📸
@mlyonphotos.eurosky.social@bsky.brid.gy
2 settimane fa

Just a casual hippo yawn. (Or perhaps a very serious warning!) 🦷🦛 The Gape is real.

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Just a casual hippo yawn. (Or perhaps a very serious warning!) 🦷🦛 The Gape is real.

High-angle shot of a hippo surfacing in calm, pale water. Its mouth is stretched open as wide as possible, showing the complete internal structure, palate, massive incisors, and smaller teeth. The water is smooth around its neck.

#photography #nature #nikon #safari #wildlifephotography #kenya #hippo #animalfacts

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