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Aslan


Aslan
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Copyright: Alan Turvey (liquidsunshine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1889 W: 112 N: 3371] (11494)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-03
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO RF, Hoya 1B
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-01-14 5:36
Viewed: 1436
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is from last Aprils visit to Whipsnade. Again a bit of pp work was required.

African Lion

RANGE:
Historical: Northern India, the Middle East and Africa.

Current: South Sahara to South Africa, excluding Congo rain forest belt; NW India (a remnant population only in Gir Forest Sanctuary).

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Length:
Male: Head-body: 8.5 - 10.8 ft.;
Tail length: 2 - 3.3 ft.
Female: Head-body: 8 - 9 ft.;
Tail length: 2 - 3.3 ft.
Height:
Male: 4 ft.
Female: 3.6 ft.
Weight:
Male: 330 - 530 lbs.
Female: 270 - 400 lbs.

Coloration:
Light tawny, with white on abdomen and inner side of legs; back of ears black; mane of male tawny through reddish-brown to black. Coat of immature animals has a rosette pattern which fades as they mature, although vestiges may remain in lower abdomen and legs of adults.

DIET:
Bulk of diet consists of animals weighing 110-1100 lbs. Lions are also opportunistic feeders, known to eat rodents, hares, small birds and reptiles.

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, have a great weekend.
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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-01-14 5:42]

Hi Alan, I went to see "Narnia" y'day, and I loved it. Aslan came across really well, but not at real as your beautiful fellow here. I love his pose with his head twisting behind. They always seem to be lying down, so tired after doing nothing. Well shown, TFS.
Janice

Hello Alan,
this is an excellent lion portrait and excellent note abut this little cat. ;-)
I like it very much. Great sharpness, details, natural colours and POV. This is a great composition. Thanks for posting Alan.
BR
Heinz

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2006-01-14 5:53]

Superbe portrait de ce félin,la pose avec la tête vers l'arrière est original et la texture de limage les tout autant.

Merci Alan et bonne fin de semaine.

Joseph.

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  • tjasa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 0 N: 84] (647)
  • [2006-01-14 6:25]

Hej Alan! Beautiful picture, looks so calmed. What is he looking ? ;) great collours!
Very good work! Tjaša

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-01-14 7:25]

Interesting pose Alan!
Well framed and composed!
Thanks,
Dave

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-01-14 9:14]

Hello Alan!
Wonderful capture.POV,pose of lion,sharpness,framing and composition are excellent.I was surprised when I saw the title,because aslan is turkish name of lion.After reading Janices critique I understood the meaning of the title;)
Have a great weekend too.TFS....:-)

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-01-14 9:30]

Not very royal pose of this big lazy lion ;-) I like pose and composition, his face also looks good. Refreshing look for The King, Alan!

This is an excellent capture Alan. The light, color, POV and pose are very good. If you had the time, I might've cloned-out the OOF pole rt. Also, I think this one is asking for a tiny bit of USM IMHO. Well done & Thank You!

Hi Alan,
I love cats - no matter how big or what colour.
This big lion is so pretty looking so majestic, thanks for sharing
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-01-14 16:08]

Hi Alan,
wonderful and unusual portrait of this lion, emphasizing its soft size. I would suggest to crop or clone that pole (Though it is nice composition-wise, it does not quite fit the mood of this image. Gallows?)
High impact in any case, well done!
Gabi

Great capture of the king of beasts, I like the light on his face.

Well seen, my English friend! I'll let you know the itinerary soon...

Alli

Lovely shot my friend!
It's seems to be quite lazy chap. I love the sweet look of his face.
Picture has lovely colours and very good details. I'll say framing is almost perfect becuase I have feeling it could've been a bit better.
Anyway, I like it. Very well done, again ;)
Have a great end of the weekend!

Hi Alan,
Nice shot on the King! He is looking very casual in this pose. He has really great colors in that fur, and the detail looks good. Nice work!

Scott

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2006-01-15 0:05]

Alan, maybe, a little bit more of sharpness, but it's just an opinion.

Excellent pov and composition. I like colors. Lovely pose.

He stands out greatly against the bg.

  • Great 
  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 0 N: 1175] (6494)
  • [2006-01-15 14:51]

Hi Alan,
The POV and pose are excellent, also very good warm lighting,
great colour and nice frame.
Well done and thanks for sharing!

Perfect title for this majestic looking creature, I'm surprised nobody picked that title yet. well done on this nicely exposed capture. :)

  • Great 
  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 0 N: 884] (2812)
  • [2006-01-15 21:41]

Hi Alan.
Great photo of the king, excellente pose,very nice composition.

Saludos...RICARDO.

PD.Remember you critique of 2 smiley points of 2006-01-09,I dont received this 2 points,up-date this points.

bonjour alan
je trouve ce cliché reposant,tranquille comme le lion.
laurent

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2006-01-16 18:27]

Very well done capture. Very good composition with a beautiful pose of the lion. Sharp and well exposed. Thanks for a great one.

Mario

What a lovely pose you captured here Alan. But he looks sad. Have you noticed that most lions look sad. I wonder why that is or is it simply the shape of the jaw/mouth. Anyway, crisp, clear and sharp. I would love to give him a pat. Nice work my friend. Take care.

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  • moemf Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 116 W: 0 N: 160] (701)
  • [2006-01-17 9:30]

Hi Alan

Nice capture of the lion. The composition is very good as is the POV. Great note!!

Thanks

Reinier

:-) Great Aslan!

Remember The Chronicles of Narnia movie!
A great shot!!!!

TFS,
Chris

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2006-01-25 16:00]

Very good.
Thank you, Alan.
Sorry, I have no time these days to write complete comments.

Hi Alan,
Great shot! He's really posing for you :) I really like his beautiful eyes. Lovely colours and well composed. Good job!
Claudia

  • Great 
  • agea0 Silver Star Critiquer [C: 12 W: 0 N: 0] (88)
  • [2006-02-08 7:38]

hi Alan
very good portrait

Agnes

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