article_snippet: Keen snapper Massimo Mei, 53, captured the human-like moment on a trip to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya Kenya last month.
article_snippet: Keen snapper Massimo Mei, 53, said: 'I was surprised at the scene and Keen snapper Massimo Mei, 53 behaviour.
article_snippet: It was a shock when the female turned and attacked Massimo Mei I wasn't expecting this.'
article_snippet: He is a good powerful male, an alpha male,' said Mr Mei. '
article_snippet: But Mr Mei tested He almost like Mr Mei was annoyed.'
article_snippet: Stalking: The fight seemed to start after the lion was seen following the female, causing Mr Mei to react and fend off the female advances .
article_snippet: Nervous: He looks unsure of He next move as Mr Mei lies low in the grass ready to pounce if He comes too close at the nature reserve in Kenya .
article_snippet: Far more relaxed: The lioness looks sleepy as Mr Mei uses Mr Mei paw to rub Mr Mei eye now shortly after swiping her paw at the lion .