Lioness samples Canon 5D Mark II, still holding out for Mark III

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posted Friday, November 30, 2012 at 11:58 AM EDT

When Photographer Ed Hetherington decided to photography the Zimbabwean savannah from a unique "on the ground perspective," he didn't account for the discerning taste of his lioness subject. 

 
Lioness asks "I love the L glass, but is that the Canon 16-35 f/2.8L I or II? I demand sharp corners!" (© Ed Hetherington)

 

Though his Mark II is a little worse for wear, he made out with some incredible shots.

 
Lioness, indignant, "You dare shoot ME with this 4 year-old crap. Have you not heard of Mark III?!" (© Ed Hetherington)

For the (real) story and full gallery, check out Ed Hetherington's facebook page! (via daringfireball.com)