This week, I was all caught up on event and work pictures, so I decided to spend the week taking pictures of things I love -- just for me. So of course, I ended up visiting my friends at the zoo. For me, they aren't just ZOO animals -- I feel like I KNOW these animals. And I know a few of them recognize me too. The elephant and the rhino for sure, and I realized this week, the lions do too. Course, being aloof cats -- I think it was just my long camera lens that had them curious. I caught them cuddling earlier in the week, but they were too far back to get a good enough quality. So I went back just about every day hoping for another cuddle picture closer up. No such luck. But towards the end of the week, when I came, the male looked right at me, then walked right up to the edge and started roaring. I think he was talking to me :)
Here's one of the outtakes that I was hoping I could catch closer up :(
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Sorry you didn't get a ribbon but you did get a star! And only two votes below a 5. That shows universal appeal, excellent photography, and a deft touch at processing. Congrats!
mmm probably a crop on the left side was a better choice. the photograph is composed from right to left perhaps this is a bit unusual(but not an error!) as my personal opinion reflect the image around the vertical could be a good idea for a better result
SandyP? Has her signature grace, softness (yet perfectly sharp) and elegance. Lovely composition, and makes me want to reach out and pet that fur! (But I won't - I want to keep my hand, thanks.)
He looks so smooth and silky that I want to pet him! May I keep him???? GREAT work you have done with this! Editing and composition, top notch! Curious to some editing steps. Very good!
just looking thru this challenge and came on this brilliant image ...
its such a gorgeous process .. the hair .. i feel i could almost reach out and feel the texture .. congrats on something wonderful .. :)
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