Lion pics

08 September 2005, 07:32

Spring

Lion pics

Here's a lion that I passed up in TZ. It seemed a bit debatable to me, but we decided this lion had to wait on one of you to go get him in 2006. I made these pics from a video I took. With our limited view, does he look too young to you?

08 September 2005, 08:24

Lorenzo

yes....but I'm not an expert

But if I was there, under a burning sun, after walking for miles...I donÂ´t know if I will be so picky, infront a computer, confortable seated and drinking something it's easier to be "ethical"

08 September 2005, 11:28

Will

Maybe my software is old, but I can't see the pics.

Also interested what you used to get the pic frames off of the tape. Any advice?

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08 September 2005, 17:51

RobertJr

I would say "Don't shoot" only because from the pictures (video retreive) you cannot tell much other than body size. You probably had better resolution in person. I believe you made a good call. See the previous thread on ageing a lion. Not enough detail in this case.
Robert

08 September 2005, 18:20

Spring

Bill,
Many video cameras these days also offer the ability to take still digital pictures--at least my Sony does, and it's probably 5 years old. As the video is playing on the viewfinder, you just hit the button that will take a still shot and it will take a photo from the images that had previously beed videoed. The still shot is saved on the memory stick. If I can do it, no doubt you can!

08 September 2005, 19:15

Will

I can hardly see the lion at all. It would be tough to make a call from the three pics.

Who said let's shoot 'em all and count them later?

It is a tough call in any case, especially considering trophy fees nowadays, but I wouldn't let anyone on AR tell you what to shoot or not.

08 September 2005, 19:21

safariman

Did you end up getting a Lion? From the photo's my biggest concern would be a clear shot that would not risk being deflected by foliage. You are right that it is difficult to tell age and size of mane, etc. here.

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09 September 2005, 08:53

Michael Robinson

Can't see the lion well enough to tell, which is my usual problem in the bush as well.

When in doubt, don't shoot--that's a pretty good rule to follow.