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British photographer George Logan documents the natural beauty, drama and raw ferocity of wild lions in Africa.
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Logan has spent the last 10 years photographing lions in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
One of his favourite shots is of the lion seen above, known as Scarface. He is a proper warrior survivor and has lived his life as a wild lion should, not captive in a zoo, or performing in a circus, or lost to some despicable trophy hunter, he says.
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The photographer s book, Lion: Pride Before The Fall, features big cats in their natural environment, along with thought-provoking conceptual images that symbolise the plight of wild lions today.
Decade of wonderful lion photography celebrated in new book
December 14, 2020
Wildlife photographer George Logan has launched a new book of stunning photography to support and raise awareness for Africa’s dwindling’s lion population.The hardback coffee table book, entitled ‘Lion: Pride Before The Fall’, features images of lions in the wilds of Africa. These magnificent creatures have undergone a catastrophic decline on the continent over the last few decades and are on the brink of extinction in all but the largest and best-managed protected areas – they have vanished from 95% of the African land that they previously prowled.
‘When the male lion looks straight at you, you know he really means it,’ says Logan. “It’s a primeval stare that penetrates, unnervingly, right through to your core.’