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Near a small waterhole at Punda Kopjes, three lionesses watched over a group of playful cubs as they explored the area. While the youngsters remained absorbed in their games, the females never stopped monitoring their surroundings, each taking responsibility for the safety of the pride.

One lioness settled only a short distance from the vehicle. Curious but completely composed, she studied us for a few moments before her eyes met the camera. The encounter lasted only seconds, revealing the quiet confidence that defines the true strength of a pride.

Male lions often become the symbols of the African savannah, recognised for their impressive manes and commanding presence. Yet it is the lionesses that hunt, raise the cubs and hold the social structure of the pride together.

This portrait is a tribute to their beauty, but above all to the essential role they play in the survival of every generation.

Namiri Plains, Serengeti, Tanzania, 2025

Awards

2025 Monochrome Photography Awards, Honorable mention in Amateur Wildlife Category

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