Male Lion

Posted by david fletcher on Thu May 11, 2017 2:18 pm

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Never shown this.... taken in Nairobi NP... I remember when taking this how fierce it looked .... tails wasn't flicking side to side but half expected that to happen quickly as it appeared agitated by our closeness, so moved on. Topaz glow I hope adds interest but retains that " I am a lion " still. Topaz Glow... Plus a few tweaks...

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu May 11, 2017 3:11 pm

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Well, I'd be running the other way, that's for sure! He certainly still says "lion", and the enhanced colors are exciting-add a lot to the mood. Only little thing I'd consider changing is to somehow brighten his eyes just a touch and maybe tone down the bright white highlight in the upper left on his head. I'm not sure that would even work without trying it-just a minor detail. Very fierce and effective!!

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by Sandy R-B on Thu May 11, 2017 8:52 pm

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David - love this! The "Glow" and added texture fits this King very well, especially enhancing the chin fur and whiskers.
Great work!
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by Ron Day on Fri May 12, 2017 2:16 pm

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He definitely has you in his line of sight, Dave. And your treatment with Topaz Glow, with its twists and twirls, surely accentuates his fierceness. Love those penetrating eyes, whiskers, and the lower teeth exposed. Beautiful work, Dave! I see why you moved on so quickly. Roooooooooar!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Carol Clarke on Tue May 16, 2017 9:37 am

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Cynthia Crawford wrote:Well, I'd be running the other way, that's for sure! He certainly still says "lion", and the enhanced colors are exciting-add a lot to the mood. Only little thing I'd consider changing is to somehow brighten his eyes just a touch and maybe tone down the bright white highlight in the upper left on his head. I'm not sure that would even work without trying it-just a minor detail. Very fierce and effective!!

+ one to that!

You are really finding your artistic talents (which are so evident in your photography)

and creating some very enjoyable pictures ! So good to see you exploring other avenues!

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