The Lion's share for Thanksgiving by busi2ness
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Description
Compare this "white" lion male with the Barbary lion and note the difference in coloration between male and female. They have cubs hidden in the bush nearby, hence their vigilance: male at full alert and the female with her ears slightly drawn backwards - if you are bush wise in Africa, it means "beware!".
Tomorrow I plan to ulpoad a photo of the couple standing guard near the bush where the cubs were hidden. The photo was captured on a farm Bona Bona where I live.
It is still a bit early, but to all the American friends, happy Thanksgiving tomorrow:" O give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever." Ps 136:26
Lastly: Thanks to all the Renderosity friends for your support during trialing times. You love and kindness unequalled. If I failed to respond to all kind messages in person, please forgive me and accept my gratitude.
Comments (74)
puzzler
This is wonderful Piet, love the lions...Tell me I use Nikon, is Canon any different, been thinking of changing...Cath xxx
Rebelsoul
Incredible photo of these amazing and noble animals
FuzzyShadows
That is an awesome shot! The poses are fantastic. Lovely!
kjpweb
Woah! Majestic! King and Queen are holding watch over their kingdom. An excellent high quality shot - and very impressive. Having those in your backyard makes you be on your toes, huh?
jocko500
thanks for the tip if I ever go to your land. cool looking and thanks too
TomDart
Piet, this one should make the gallery of the week if they happen to see it. Extremely well done on focus. I do love this shot. Great work here. Tom.
sharky_
King and Queen of the Jungle. Such a beautiful capture. Aloha
Buffalo1
And now lions in your backyard, too. This is a National Geographic shot. I hope the RR moderators notice this wonderful pic! We have a lot to be thankful for this year, but I'll add your gallery to the list. You are true artist. Hang in there!
Botai
Good thing these lions don't live in my back yard. I just love "kitties", and the big, furry male certainly LOOKS like he wants to be petted; and I'd probably be dumb enough to try. My little yellow kitty would only be a bite for that big fella' and I'd only be a small tea sandwich. Still, they're just beautiful animals, and deserve to be petted and cuddled. Too bad they don't agree!! One of my "favorites" so far. Keep 'em comin.
Makena
What the great shot, the colour of the right Lion is so beautiful...Love cats, big or small, I have 6 of theme, small ones:-)) Take care....
Denger
From this photo, it is clear why a group of lions is called a 'pride'. Phenomenal capture of the King of Beasts and his Royal Consort...
frankie96
Your so fortunate to have access to these animals...thanks for sharing...exceptional image...
subcultura
nice clarity and detail...and a wonderful picture
st_fish
Its always amazing to see Lions! The ancestor of the creatures he have in our homes! WONDERFUL!!! The male really is very white - so strange to see (or rather - I have never seen one) Thanks for sharing them and may Ps 136:26 really be true in every sense - even in this difficult time! Hugs 8;o)
Luka_30
Unusualy light colored male. Beautifuly captured cuple. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
jinet
Very nice !
francinechristophe
Wonderful ! and very interesting comment. Is Father Lion such a good father ?
Knersis
Busi Looking at this photo it is fairly difficult to exactly see the species of ant on the anthill in the backgroud, I suppose that wasn't the objective of the photo.. right? Good shot! Had a bit of time to ourselfs posting photos of Lions? Lekke Dag
MaydaMason
my condolences to you and your family! hope that all will goes fine soon! i really love this wild shot! so natural, so wild and so proud!
Gora
what a fine male specimen! He seems to still be quite young. Fantastic capture, of a beautifull scene. Sometimes we tend to take for granted what a lot of us see on a frequent basis, but youve done a great job on this scene, bringing to life exacly what its all about in Africa.
Hermanv
Wel Oom dit is regtig 'n baie goei foto, die fokus op die oen ore is baie goed. as jy stil bly kan jy hoor wat hy hoor :-) Dit raak nou werk on na oom se fotos te kyk al die baie leeswerk
nikolais
Dear Piet,I am on your side....May Lord give us power and wisdom to carry on. Your image is wonderful as ever and really inspiring. Great hug from Shanghai. Back home Sunday.
logiloglu
what an impressive double portrait ! excellent capture ! #:O) ^^^^^^
Ionel
A powerful picture which bring tears to my eyes at this time! My sincere condolences to you and your family, my dear friend!!!
gingerlou
Superb, artwork in it's finest, bravo!!!
valcali
I've never seen a white lion...how beautiful he is! It's a great shot and I'm looking forward to seeing more. Thank you for the wishes and you and yours remain in my thoughts. Hugs Piet...;o)
DJB
You are doing the National Geographic quality here. These lions are posed to perfection.They seem oblivious to you here. I am glad to see you lifted up Piet. Still, my thoughts are with you. Doug
morghana
That is a Real beauty!...Impressive and wonderful that royalty!. Fantastic!!! Hugsss.Delia
Littlejock
perfect photo and lovely colour of this beautys.. Hugs and all the support of your friends here Piet. Good weekend
Flannelman
So regal, yet demure. Hard not to be drawn in visually. Great photograph thanx ;-)