Lions In Up-close Using A Remote Control Camera Buggy

[Chris Dodkin]

This YouTube video shows the amusing reactions from eight curious lions in Botswana, Africa, as photographer Chris McLennan of New Zealand shoots them using his remote controlled Nikon. (Car-L)

The results are unique - and would have been rather challenging to get any other way!

Looks like a great idea - I want one!

 

[Kev Pugh]

Great idea that and their reaction to the shots is great too!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Damn, you're up early Kev!

 

[Hamish Gill]

I'm with Kev, I love how excited they get! And rightfully so to be fair!

 

[Dave Green]

Awwwwww likkle Kitties

 

[Rob MacKillop]

The reactions not of the lions but of the guys when they saw the shots was just as amusing. They acted just like a pack. That was the best bit for me.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Chris.

 

[Kev Pugh]

Damn, you're up early Kev!

Was just checking to see what the whether it was worth getting the dog out for an early plod, o ad taking the camera out for some sun up but the duvet called me back

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Too funny. Those eyes are amazing.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Damn, you're up early Kev!

Leave Kev alone...when you get REALLY old...you don't need as much sleep.

 

[Kev Pugh]

Leave Kev alone...when you get REALLY old...you don't need as much sleep.

I'll take that you have experience of being REALLY old

 

[Brian Moore]

Fantastic! The only people to have previously seen such up close views of lions are now dead.

One of the things that interests me is how unafraid these animals are. Granted, the camera car is pretty small, but most animals--dogs for instance--shy away from the unknown. The lions, however, attacked the unknown thing. Truly, there is no greater predator in their domain. The lion is the king! Thanks for posting this, Chris.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Fantastic! The only people to have previously seen such up close views of lions are now dead
One of the things that interests me is how unafraid these animals are. Granted, the camera car is pretty small, but most animals--dogs for instance--shy away from the unknown. The lions, however, attacked the unknown thing. Truly, there is no greater predator in their domain. The lion is the king! Thanks for posting this, Chris.

Let's all sing together...

 

[Paul Lange]

Well you couldn't use a DSG the lions would eat it!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Well you couldn't use a DSG the lions would eat it!

But only if they could catch it Julian!