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Tanzanian Cub #For Pirate(Tom Conzemius)


Tanzanian Cub #For Pirate(Tom Conzemius)
Photo Information
Copyright: Nick Acutt (nick27) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 73 W: 10 N: 141] (516)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-21
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ50, Kenko 55mm UV filter
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Joe's Favourites 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-04 3:37
Viewed: 631
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was a cub from a pride of lions we came across in the serengeti. I have devoted this photo to Tom for his endless help in selcting books, cameras and all accesories to make my tanzanian visit the best.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Felidae

Genus: Panthera

Species: P. leo


Binomial name
Panthera leo

The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four "big cats" in the genus Panthera. Reaching 272 kg (600 lb), it is the second-largest cat after the tiger. They currently exist in the wild in sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East and western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene (about 10,000 years ago), the lion was the most widespread large land mammal beside man. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India and the Bering land bridge and in the Americas from Yukon to Peru.

Lions live for approximately 10–14 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live over 20 years. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A lion pride consists of related females and offspring and a small number of dominant males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, though will resort to scavenging if the opportunity arises. While lions, in general, do not selectively hunt humans, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey.

The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50% over the past two decades in its African range;[1] populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not well-understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought after and exhibited in zoos the world over since the late 18th century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies.

The male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. Depictions have existed from the Upper Paleolithic period, with carvings and paintings from the Lascaux and Chauvet Caves, through virtually all ancient and medieval cultures where they historically occurred. It has been extensively depicted in literature, in sculptures, in paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature.

Thanks for any citiques,

Nick :-)
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Beautiful cub you captured here, Nick.
TFS
Annick

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1583 W: 242 N: 5286] (18629)
  • [2007-11-04 4:32]

This is what I've been waiting for Nick!!
A superb shot from your Tanzania trip.
You were so lucky to get this close to a Lion!
+++ The soft lighting is excellent.
Great sharpness with a shower of detail throughout the photo.
A superb POV with great eye-contact from this lil fella.
The sky acts as a perfect back-drop for this shot.
I love the way you've left some of the adult Lion in aswell.
The grass in the foreground is also very effective.
--- Nothing what-so-ever!!!
A huge congratulations for taking such a smashing shot of this cute lion cub.
This has gone straight to my favourites theme!
Very well done mate,
Joe

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 148 N: 4435] (14369)
  • [2007-11-04 4:33]

Hi Nick.
What a sweet shot of this baby. My congratulations. First of all you managed to reflect the state of mood and youth of this charming little lion. Turning of its head, expression of the face are so cute. Delicate colours and level of sharpness underline the main concept. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

Hey Nick
back from Africa GREAT
great compo and lovely pose with good eye contact, great POV and nice sky!
looking forward to seeing more
tfs
tom

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 601 W: 11 N: 599] (3161)
  • [2007-11-04 18:47]

This is superb shot,what a expression in his face..
TFS!

The details on the cub are amazing. Wow, I'm jealous! He doesn't seem to fear you, but instead is looking at you with what appears to be curiosity - although, I noticed he is not straying from his mother. (Or the one taking care of him at the moment)

Great eye contact, wonderful contrast, but my favorite part here? They are free!

Très impressionnant ce clos-up, magnifiques couleurs et détails.
Bravo
Marie

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