Motif: Majestic - The King


Posted by Carol Clarke on Mon Feb 14, 2005 5:45 am

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African Lion Panthera Leo

Lower Zambezi NP, Zambia.
EOS10D, Sigma 100-300F4 + 1.4TC. F5.6. ISO 200. 1/500.

Late afternoon sun bathes this beautiful animal in its warm glow.

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by KK Hui on Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:45 am
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An awesome shot with fantastic warm light ...
Very well executed, Carol!
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by almac on Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:14 am
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I love the light on this one......and those eyes !! It looks like he's had a 'short top and sides' :mrgreen:

Nice shot.
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by Carol Clarke on Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:18 am
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almac wrote:I love the light on this one......and those eyes !! It looks like he's had a 'short top and sides' :mrgreen:

Nice shot.
Great barbers they have out there Al!! :lol: :lol:
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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Feb 14, 2005 10:05 am
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Perfect for the motif, awesome shot Carol. Lovely light! Killer detail, complimentary smooth background. Just outstanding..
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by AForns on Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:03 pm
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Carol this is one stunning image !!!! Love the pose and Sweet light !!!!! Outstanding !!!!! 8) 8)
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by Parrothead Pete on Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:13 pm
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wow. gorgeous lighting.....love those kitty kat eyes too :wink:

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by joseph motto on Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:18 pm
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Carol,
Absolutely superb presentation of the king of the beasts. The light, of course, makes such a difference and this exemplifies that so well.
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by Paul Skoczylas on Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:21 pm
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Awesome light!

I greatly envy you with your trips to Africa!

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by mrhughj on Mon Feb 14, 2005 2:08 pm
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Beautiful animal with perfect light.

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by cjw on Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:56 pm
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Another beautiful shot with amazing light, Carol!
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by NDCheryl on Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:21 pm
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Beautiful shot Carol-great motif shot.
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by Georgina Salup on Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:41 am
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Impressive! The light magnificent.
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by Chas on Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:41 pm
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Carol,

FANTASTIC IMAGE!

Way to go!

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by Nicole Brooker on Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:41 am
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Carol this is a stunner! :D

So majestic and the light is great. Hope I get these opportunities like you. :mrgreen:
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by Rich S on Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:11 pm
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Gorgeous light and majestic critter. Scars are what really makes this one for me.

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by john on Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:04 pm
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Boy! this has Your Highness written all over it! beautiful!
 

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