Camera: Nikon D5

Lens: 600.0 mm f/4.0

Aperture: f/8

Shutter speed: 1/8,000

ISO: 800

Description: An awesome display of balance and strength in a brutal lion fight for the attentions of a female in estrus. That's a pretty effective looking karate chop!

Story from behind the lens: Following the action of these two males in their battle for the right to breed the female in estrus presented many amazing captures of their powerful skills.