The Lion BNC Gold I wanted the patina to

I wanted the patina to have the look and feel of filtered light coming through

had been flown in 48 hours earlier to avoid the snowstorm which had cleared by about 4 am of the day of the shoot and my plan was for that to form the middle ground

The morning must be exceptionally cold (certainly below minus 10º F) to allow the steam rising from the thermal springs and rivers to ice cake all matter nearby

Size 7 1/8

The Lion BNC Gold I wanted the patina to7" x 11. 5" x 5. 5" Edition of 100, 1987 Few animals present a more magnificent image than the full maned male African Lion. Although his manners are atrocious (he will let the females of the pride make a kill and then insist on eating his fill before they or the cubs can partake), he plays a very important role in the survival of the pride. It is the dominant male's job to defend the pride's territory and its members from intruders who would threaten