SEPTEMBER 2025 – A lion at a pond looks straight into the camera at the zoo in Leipzig, Germany. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
I’m not a big fan of photographing at the zoo, because there is a certain sadness to the captured animals. However, every now and then I’m tempted to pull out my phone and photograph a nice moment or scenery.
I captured this image on a beautiful summer day at the zoo in Leipzig, Germany. We had a good time at the zoo, just like their lions. My position was perfect, and I admire the confidence and alertness of the animal. It looks relaxed but seems to constantly survey its surroundings with interest, always ready to attack whoever might come along. Pure power.
The Lepzig Zoo, by the way, is excellent, and I strongly recommend a visit if you are in the city.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date & Time | 01-SEP-2025, 14:23 |
| Location | Leipzig, Germany |
| Camera | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (SM-G990B2) |
| ISO | 25 |
| Exposure | 1/600 sec at f/2.4 |
| Digital Image Source Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 2171 x 3256 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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