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Come play with me.


Come play with me.
Photo Information
Copyright: Alan Turvey (liquidsunshine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2049 W: 113 N: 3422] (11474)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-06
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO RF, Hoya skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Baby Animals 6, Nature's cutest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-08 15:48
Viewed: 1609
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here again is another shot of one of the young cubs at Whipsnade.
I was fortunate enough to catch them in a playful mood, this one was really playing up for the camera.

BREEDING & GROWTH:
Females can breed several times a year. However, an adult female will produce her next litter when her cubs are about 2 years old. If the entire litter dies, she will mate again soon after death of the last cub. Cubs very small at birth - less than 1% of adult weight. Cubs suckle to about 6 months, but start eating meat at about 3 months of age.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Females rear their young together and will suckle cubs other than their own. Like many cats, lionesses head-butt in greeting

Notes from www.chaffeezoo.org

Thanks for looking, have a great week.

Model: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time: 1/80 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 417/1 mm
Date Taken: 2006-08-06 10:48
Metering Mode: Average
Exposure compensation: -0.3
Flash: No
Weather conditions: Overcast
Support: Handheld. Lens up against glass with hood removed.

Raw data processed using Rawshooter Premium.
Resized, Framed and minor adjustments made with Photoshop CS.

klemmg, lovenature, claudine, horia, MojoUK, Runnerduck, marhowie, scottevers7, valy67, wkshelton, coasties, dew77, SkyF, firelord, NellyD, miuky has marked this note useful
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ooo Yes I will.....!!!!!! (play with you)
Wish I could. What a cute little thing
Love the composition and great DOF. Very good job

TFS Greetz Kristies

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-08-08 15:54]

Hi Alan,
VERY CUTE!!!
The off-center compo with the eyes strategically placed and including the desired catch-lights obviously help this shot along. It also did not hurt to have such a cute subject, and a nice long lense ;-)
I like the low POV that gives it such a personal feel. Excellent shot!
Regards,
Gabi

Hi Alan
What a nice pose you captured on this young lion cub.
It looks as thought he's talking to you. :)
Nice composition, the colours and detail are great.
TFS Jaince

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 741 W: 11 N: 1381] (4761)
  • [2006-08-08 16:09]

Hi Alan

What a Cutie, I wish I has a playmate like this. I love the pose and composition, the detail is nice and sharp and the colours are lovely. Well Done.

TFS
Regards Hilary

What a cutey. No wonder you like these big cats. The DoF really helps us focus on that cute face, too.
Mike
P.S. Don't take the bait and watch Steve's "A lion and a Tiger fighting" video.

Very nice shot of a cute little lion cub :)
Very nice colors and detals, great composition.
TFS
Alex

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  • MojoUK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 7 N: 328] (1479)
  • [2006-08-08 17:14]

Hi Alan,

This image has it all. the playful expression and strong eye contact are wonderful. I too am amazed that you got such a sharp image at such a low shutter speed. I really must get up there before they get much older.

TFS,

Mark.

Blimey, what a peach! Yes I'll play, please! *lol*
A great shot (so adorable!!), you've captured so much character. Nice low pov. A great composition.
Thanks for sharing

Excellent shot Alan,
You've really done a knock-up job of capturing the moment, and the expression here is priceless :)
Very well done.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2006-08-09 2:47]

That is just too adorable, Alan.
What a superb POV. : )
A wonderful sharp look at the features of this cutiie-pie in a playful mood.
A very special treat.
TFS. : )

Hi Alan !
I would love to play with him, he's so lovely ! :-) And he look,s straight into your camera, seems that he is ready to jump on you ! Wonderful colors, compo and POV, great DOF, excellent details. Very well done !
valérie.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2043 W: 212 N: 3651] (12150)
  • [2006-08-09 3:34]

Hi Alan

Great portrait of this very cute and playfull little cub! He look adorable!
Superb POV, nice sharp details, lovely colors, all well framed and composed.
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hi Alan,
I love his tail! :) He seems like smiling! Little cats just want to play all the time it's so fun! Great POV and details and composition. How can it be sharp at 1/80 sec exposure time when he's moving ? Well done and TFS,
Claudine

Hi Alan,
Cutness factor is off the chart, and a great pose with eye contact to boot! Exposure looks excellent. Colors and detail are perfect to me. Well done!
Scott

Will revisit for pts.

Cute!!! How many ballons do I have to pop to win one? Very nice exposure shows great details and colors. Nice one Alan. :)

Hi Alan,
What a super pose. Looks like he was about to play with your camera. The eyes of this little one even seem to smile. I love the details in the furr of the cub. Great colors and exposure. BTW, I added your photo to a theme.
TFS,
Niek

Hi Alan

This is jam packed with cuteness and that 'wow' factor! This wee fella wants you to play! Wonderful eye contact. Stunning work my friend. Top quality shot! :-)

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2006-08-09 14:00]

a fantastic shot Alan,
well taken shot, good in pov and very cute, good quality and a very good photo job, well done.
gr. jaap

Hello Allan, exllent photo, perfect details, very crisp, excllent soft colors POV BG great worl, TFs kyle

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-08-10 14:22]

Hello Alan,
Great capture.Eye contact is amazing.I liked POV,clear details,sharpness,colors and composition a lot.
TFS...:-)

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-08-11 6:34]

Hi Alan,
yes this looks adorable and one wants to play with this cub, but I bet you mother is not very far ;-). Very well captured in a playful pose. POV, colors and details are wonderful.
TFS..Sky

Great exposure and focus on this little fellow's face. Amazing to capture him with such straight on pose. I like the low point of view too.

Evelynn : )

you have caught a really lovely moment here.
the composition, exposure, lighting and POV are all excellent.

TFS
Emma

Alan,
Perfect timing here. Good detail and exposure. I don't think I'd want to wrestle this cub, I bet he's already has the strength to bite an arm off!
Great shot my friend,
Scott

This one must figure on a book.
Great composition and timing.
Goergeous little cub.
Very well done.
Thanks for sharing.
My best regards,

Filipe

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  • sily Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 6 N: 391] (1859)
  • [2006-09-21 16:42]

Hi Alan !
Party all the time for you ain't it?
Great shot, well captured moment, sweet face who could resist!

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  • NellyD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 504] (1863)
  • [2006-09-28 12:01]

Hi Alan,

He doesn't look so dangerous, he just looks cute, so yeah, I wanna play with him :-)
Great moment you captured of this little lion.
Lovely composition and colours.
Thanks for sharing.

Greetings, Nel

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  • alscha (134)
  • [2006-10-22 17:04]

Hi alan, love this shot, amazing expression!!! thanks for sharing

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  • miuky Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 17 W: 0 N: 17] (180)
  • [2006-11-16 12:45]

Hy Alan
Amazing, just like you wrote...that's exactly what's written on this face, perfect shot...really good!!!
Regards, M.

hello Alan

lovely little lion, very well captured in your picture,
POV low at the same level is perfect, focus on face too

regards

jjo

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