Photograph: Phillip Wenzel. Use only by agreement.
From the collection
Silent Reflection
With quiet focus, Silent Reflection captures a young lioness quenching her thirst at a watering hole. The close-up detail of her piercing gaze and delicate ripples in the water add an intimate feel, highlighting both her strength and vulnerability in the wild.
Where it was taken
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Borders: Natural Earth