Jody Merritt
Camera: Canon R5
Lens: Canon RF 100-500mm
Aperture: f./11
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
ISO: 1600
Description: We were going out into the Mara at sunrise when this lion appeared. I like the way the way sun reflected off his mane.
Story from behind the lens: My name is Jody Merritt. I retired from the North Carolina State Park system in 2009 and started my photography experience 2012. This was my third trip to the Mara and love the country it's people and of course the wildlife.