A breathtaking portrait of a male lion, poised majestically in the golden glow of the African savannah. This commanding predator embodies strength and authority, his piercing yellow eyes fixed confidently on the horizon. His royal mane surrounds his face, the tawny shades illuminated to create a halo-like effect. The lion’s powerful physique is charged with energy, and his sleek coat shimmers under the warm, setting sun. Captured with a Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera and a 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens, every intricate detail is highlighted at 20.2 megapixels with an ISO of 800. The camera's aperture priority mode at f/2.8 ensures a shallow depth of field, producing a stunning bokeh effect. A shutter speed of 1/1000 sec freezes his movement, while a circular polarizing filter enhances the sky's vibrancy and the grass's texture. The lion's intense gaze and the dynamic lighting create a palpable sense of presence, making the portrait a striking statement piece. Post-processed with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, color grading, and contrast adjustments accentuate the lion's natural allure, resulting in a photorealistic image that's both captivating and awe-inspiring. This timeless portrait captures the essence of the African savannah and its most formidable creature in hyper-realistic, Super-Resolution, UHD, HDR, 8K detail, evoking the untamed spirit of the wild.