I remember the first time I watched “Lion King,” I was so in awe of the beauty of Africa, not only because of its wildlife, but because of the way nature looks like there. The film might have been a cartoon, but it captured the color and life that characterizes the continent. I remember imagining going to safaris back then, exploring the jungles and the steppes, checking out anything and everything to my heart’s content.

When I got a bit older, I guess a lot of my nerves have left me. I still want to go to Africa, but there’s a part of me that’s a bit scared of being eaten alive by lions (blame “The Ghost and the Darkness” for that. I had nightmares for weeks after watching the movie).

However, a picture like this reminds me of what I wanted when I was a kid, and in a way, rekindling that desire to go and explore.

Isn’t it lovely? I actually thought it’s a scene from the “Lion King” at first (you can practically hear Elton John singing “Circle of Life).

That is, until I read the author’s accompanying text that went with the photograph. I never thought that that scene in Lion King can be real, but happily, I’m wrong. This is such an amazing photograph, and I hope to get a shot like this someday.

Click on the photo or the above link to check out the original source of the picture.

Oh yeah, in case you get confused, the first picture is the actual photograph. The second is a promotional still from Disney’s “Lion King.” I did warn you it’s a bit confusing.:p

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