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Love watch
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Copyright: Nico van Gijsen (Nico) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-19
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 70-300mm AF-G
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-04 6:03
Viewed: 1578
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lions are very social animals - except when they go into a feeding frenzy, then it is everyone for him- or herself. Other than that they are continuously grooming one another, or just rubbing caringly when they pass one another. During mating the male is very protective of the female - they may mate with 15 minute intervals and keep this up for the better part of two weeks!
It was pretty obvious that this male was looking after his bride with great care, not allowing her out of his sight, even guarding her back while she was drinking. Note the golden eyes that seem to stare right through you - do not mess with him at this time!
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A little overly sharp but a great capture, however chances are little this is truely a bygamous couple as far as I know "mister" there...

stunning capture in excellent light, beautifully exposed.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5881] (17425)
  • [2005-06-04 7:01]

Awesome capture Alan. Well composed with excellent details and colours. I don't think it is oversharp at all, in fact I think it is just right (IMO). And you've got a pair of birds in the BG, doing exactly what these two are doing. Well caught.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8007] (26809)
  • [2005-06-04 9:29]

Classical African scene Nico! Postcard picture with great composition, moment and light. And of course Lions - proud, beautifull and caring. Great post.

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 612 W: 11 N: 620] (3303)
  • [2005-06-04 11:41]

Cute couple!!!Good composition!!!

Belle photo Nico !
Bravo, très belle scène.
NicO.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
  • [2005-06-04 16:52]

Good shot of this pair of magnificent lions, Nico. Great story to go with it, giving us the context of the photo. I like the light on the animals. Good work. TFS. : )

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 0 N: 926] (7973)
  • [2005-06-05 5:53]

Nice capture of these beautiful animals.It looks like a night photo and I like the atmosphere you captured.
well done.

Zeno.

Beautiful composition. Very good details with nice lighting. I like this image a lot.

Hi Nico!
This is really great moment. It is wonderful to see female worryig about its lady :-)

Very beautiful image, Nico. Lion really seems protective here, watching around him. I like the light in this shot (sunset?), acting like a stage projector on the subject. The poses are well caught too, giving an expressive feeling to the scene. Well done.

Hi Nico,
great pose you captured, excellent composition you chose. A high impact picture, VERY good!!!!
Regards,
Gabi

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