The King's Roar
A powerful black-and-white portrait captures a male lion in the midst of a commanding roar at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Photographed on film with a Nikon FM, this image highlights the raw strength, confidence, and unmistakable presence of one of nature's most iconic predators. The monochrome presentation emphasizes every detail of the lion's flowing mane and expressive features, creating a timeless wildlife portrait that celebrates both the beauty and authority of the king of the beasts. #EngelPhotography #Lion #WildlifePhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #FilmPhotography #SmithsonianZoo #SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark #WashingtonDC #DistrictOfColumbia #BigCats #AnimalPortrait #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #Felidae #Panthera #Carnivora #Animalia #NorthAmerica #FineArtPhotography #ZooPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at 5:00 PM America/New_York
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Film, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Nikon FM
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.92888271
Longitude: -77.04623401
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet
Longitude: -77.04623401
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet