Lion Masters - Africa

The Lion Masters

Lions have always fascinated me, and peoples veneration for them as well. Here I was exploring the idea that they are man's hunting partners. This idea informed the pose decision for both the lion and it's master. The two seem relaxed and bonding. They also group together in value, creating one big shape against the lighter clouds. To maintain the value separation without needing more contrast, I use color variation and temperature to separate shapes in the sky and on the ground.

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