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Lions are some of the most majestic creatures in the animal kingdom. They have also been notoriously difficult to capture on film -- until now.
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year living among the lions of the Serengeti, documenting the incredible animals with new technology that allowed them to get closer than ever.
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Nichols and Williamson utilized a battery operated helicopter and a state of the art robot to carry their cameras inches away from the lions.
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Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.
Michael Nichols/National Geographic
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.
Michael Nichols/National Geographic
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.
Michael Nichols/National Geographic
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.
Michael Nichols/National Geographic
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.
Michael Nichols/National Geographic
Photographers Michael Nichols and Nathan Williamson spent nearly a year documenting the lives of African lions using new technology to get up close and personal with the pride.