Camera: Nikon D850

Lens: 410 mm

Aperture: f/5.6

Shutter speed: 1/250

ISO: 500

Description: Lolkulup, a male lion part of the Rongai pride

Story from behind the lens: We heard Lolkulup before we saw him on our last morning in Mara. Known for his dark mane and now for the deep cut on his left jaw, he looked like a king in the morning light as he roared.