We took these photographs at a memorable lion sighting we told you about last year, almost seven months ago (it still feels like yesterday, so vivid is the memory!), though we’ve now converted them to black-and-white for a new challenge we’re taking part in.

We’ve been invited by Jane (Just Another Nature Enthusiast) to join the 5 Day Black-and-White Photo Challenge. Jane cares a whole lot about what we’re doing to our planet, both good and bad, and if you share her love for nature, as we do, you”re sure to enjoy what she has to share.
There are only two rules for this challenge:
1. On 5 consecutive days, create a post using either a past or recent photo in B&W.
2. Each day invite another blog friend to join in the fun.
For this first of our posts, we’re throwing the ball to AJ Vosse, the expat South African talent behind “Ouch!! My back hurts” and a long time supporter of de Wets Wild. We hope you’ll find the time to join the challenge, AJ, and look forward to your contributions!

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Magnificent! 🙂
That they are, thanks Linda!
Sjoe! Hoe brul die koning van die oerwoud. Wenner!
Ek’s bevrees dis n gaap daardie Spokie! Nie lank voor die foto geneem is nie het n olifant die hele trop uit hul rus in die bedding van die Sabie rivier opgejaag…
Sjoe, moes ‘n heerlike ondervinding gewees het …
Dit was Spokie; wanneer jy kans het kan jy die links hierbo volg na die oorspronklike storie en fotos.
Great!!!!
Thank you Ilargia, many times over!
Dis ‘n pragtige foto! Selfs in s & w bly dit ‘n ongelooflike dier!
Kan nie met jou daaroor stry nie Aletta! Baie dankie.
WOW! Look at that!!! The energy and power of the lions are most certainly emphasized in black and white! You found very dramatic shots… And look at the comments you are getting:) well done –
Jane
Glad you like, Jane! 😀
Pragtig in swart en wit. Bly jul neem bietjie deel aan 5 dae. Dis weer iets anders.
Dit is so Ineke! Dankie vir die gawe kommentaar.
Beautiful entries for B&W! That first photo is so big and strong; the second is so sweet.
Glad to know you liked them, thanks Lois!
WOW. Just a stunning shot mate!
Thanks Julia!
Fabulous. What a great photo of the lion and what a special experience. Well done. That first image is just awe inspiring. What a catch!! 😉
Thank you very much guys!
Fabulous B&W images of my favourite creature! Lions are so photogenic. 🙂
They’re not the “King of Beasts” for nothing, hey Sylvia!
OO dond*r… wat nou!! 😉
Dankie, thank you… I’ll try work on this one… 😀
My first question… may I tag you back?? 😛
Nou verstom jy ons met jou fantastiese swart-en-wit fotos, AJ!
Love these special lion in BW! Great shots!
Thank you Amy!
Wow wonderlik
Dankie Tina!
What a great photo! Love them! I remember the original photos; I think I like B&W even better.
I’m glad you are participating the challenge. That’s means we have a chance seeing your photo everyday for 5 days!
You always say the kindest things, thank you Helen!
I am always honest…
those eyes are deserving of a caption- works brilliantly in B&W.
That’s very kind of you to say, thank you!
Just love the first, amazing… 🙂
Thanks very much Drake!