Shane Hermans-Walton, Connection (ANIMALS 2021)

A tightly shot image of a lioness at Perth Zoo, I generally avoid photography in zoos due to the crowds and barriers. However when she locked eyes with me I was entranced and couldn't help but capture the connection I felt.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.