Traveling to Africa is a real privilege - being with other photographers make it that much better. You have a little more time to spend, waiting, watching, observing along with experienced guides. This lioness was with a few other females under a tree in the early morning. She was very attentive to her surroundings and for a few short moments, I was lucky enough to make eye contact with her. The result, this regal lioness, confident and secure in her place in the world!