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Slats
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Copyright: Alan Turvey (liquidsunshine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2047 W: 113 N: 3421] (11488)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-20
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO RF, Hoya skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-30 15:26
Viewed: 1467
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I'm afraid it has to be another shot of a Lion Cub. This one is from Woburn Safari Park.

There have been five different lions used as the mascot for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios, based on the mascot of Columbia University, MGM publicist Howard Dietz's alma mater. Although the five lions went by the name of Leo the Lion, the first was named Slats. Slats was trained by Volney Phifer to roar on cue, as can be seen at the beginning of MGM movies.

These notes are from Wikipedia

BEHAVIOR:
Live in social groups called "prides," which generally consist of 4 -12 related adult females, their offspring and 1 - 6 adult males. Members may be scattered in several groups within a pride's range in groups called "companionships" or "sub prides." Females do most of the hunting. Females and young eat first, followed by males. Hunting may be night or day.

ADAPTATION:
Color blends with habitat. The lion is a typical cat in overall structural adaptations. Extra heavy bone in skull and limbs coupled with team hunting allows the taking of extremely large prey.

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.

STATUS: The lion is the only "big cat" (the roaring cats) not endangered at this time.

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, Enjoy the rest of the week.


Model: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 266/1 mm
Date Taken: 2006-07-20 11:20
Metering Mode: Average
Flash: No
Support: Handheld
File type: Raw

SkyF, hansh, takos1, claudine, MojoUK, sAner, Hil, Dando, jepc, aido, RAP, mbasil, vhemmati, metcher, scottevers7, coasties has marked this note useful
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  • Great 
  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-08-30 15:34]

Superbe de voir cette grose bête se reposer.
Merci Alan!

joseph

Hi Alan,
Superb shot.Wonderful colours, sharp and compo.
Well done.
Greetings.

hAyAti

  • Great 
  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-08-30 15:47]

Hi Alan,
lovely shot of this lionas cub. The colors and the light is wonderful. Very good details and very well presented.
TFS..Sky

  • Great 
  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 190 W: 1 N: 22] (106)
  • [2006-08-30 15:52]

Hello Alan.
Looks very cute but to me from a distance. Great capture with a great DOF and i like the POV you choose very much.
Well done and thanks.
Gr. Hans

  • Great 
  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-08-30 15:59]

Hello Alan,
Wonderful capture.POV,details,colors,sharpness and proud expression on face are excellent.
TFS...:-)

  • Great 
  • takos1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 276 W: 25 N: 204] (2573)
  • [2006-08-30 16:04]

Mi piace molto questa foto di leonessa, bellissimo lo sguardo fiero, ottimi i dettagli, bravo!

Ciao e grazie.

Franco

  • Great 
  • MojoUK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 7 N: 328] (1479)
  • [2006-08-30 17:23]

Hi Alan,

Lovely relaxed pose, she looks very regal laying that way. Natural looking suroundings, this could easily be mistaken for being taken on safari in the Masi Mara. Very nicely done Alan.

Regards, Mark.

  • Great 
  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1648 W: 79 N: 1438] (4742)
  • [2006-08-30 17:31]

Good shot Alan,

Well exposed and nicely composed. Sharp focus too. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

  • Great 
  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 13 N: 1442] (4951)
  • [2006-08-30 17:51]

Hi Alan,

Superb shot, the pose is great with nice composition too, the detail is lovely and sharp and the colours are great.

TFS Hilary :~)

  • Great 
  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2006-08-30 17:59]

Hi Alan, nice shot of this young lion. He looks very relaxed but also very interested in something. Excellent details and lighting, also good natural colours. Nice one, have a good week also.
Dean.

  • Great 
  • jepc Silver Star Critiquer [C: 21 W: 0 N: 8] (132)
  • [2006-08-30 18:24]

Hi Alan,
Great shot! Good colors, shapness and well framed.
TFS,
João Eduardo

Hi Alan,
Nicely captured.
Great shot.

Ben Lakitan

  • Great 
  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-08-30 19:11]

Hi Alan,
Nice work, the perfect model :-) I think Claudine is right, he's up to something :-) A nice shot, good detail and colour, great exposure given the bright background. Good shot.
Cheers,
Adrian

  • Great 
  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 352 W: 148 N: 716] (3130)
  • [2006-08-30 21:41]

Wonderful portrait Alan. Great pose and expression. Well composed, too. I know you like the softer stuff, so I banged it a bit in contrast, amped it up and am even more impressed with what youv'e done!
Mike

HI,

A very nice poster. Great light and details.

TFS

-V

Hi, Alan.
Nice shot. Lovely model and nice pose. Good composition and sharp.

  • Great 
  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-08-31 6:45]

Bravo! my friend, very beautiful presentation...

Composition: *****
Sharpness: ****
Color: *****
Lighting ****
Background *****
DOF: *****
POV: *****
Note: *****

A fascinating composition for their POV and the glance of the feline.
TFS... Ricardo

Hi Alan,
I love the expression in his eyes. He seems like wanting to commit mischief :) Great exposure and color with good composition! TFS,
Claudine

Hi Alan,
He looks like a future king stretched out there. Nice quality light and a spot on exposure. The colors and detail look excellent. Nice shot.
Scott

Very good details, looks like this is a young male, it seems to have the start of a mane. I like the long landscape orientation. Light/shade is nice and exposure is perfect.

Hi Alan

A majestic pose. Love the face. Very nice light, well composed, great low POV. Very nice work! TFS.

very n ice shot Alan,
what can i say then very good point of view and nice composition and good job, well done.
gr. jaap

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