Playful cats by busi2ness
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I had a number of messages about how the lions remind people of their domestic cats. This is to show that they are really as playful as the cats you may be familiar with. The one flat on its side is showing submission and intention to play or rather more scientifically to engage in family bonding activities. The one staring is rather inquisitive and intrigued by viewing a part of my camera. These are not my best lion photos and I am wary of backlighting (which some people prefer) but these do illustrate the lion behavior well.
It is the same cat doing the yawn, impersonating PJ (MrsLubner)at the dentist. I apologize for my photos getting mixed up, LOL. (liar!) Thank you for all the comments and joining in the fun. Now a confession: This was the man responsible for poking fun at PJ in this upload:
Today some of the older generation in South Africa still celebrate the Day of the Covenant.
Comments (58)
Ionel
They look very friendly! Beautiful capture, Piet! [ excellent DOF too :)]
P.Winberg
they look very approachable in this photograph...very beautiful cats.
mps
Pet cats are just a miniture versions of the big ones. Nice shot.
MrsLubner
Yes, Flannelman loves to poke at me and sometimes the point of that stick is a bit pointy. Just makes me want to use my passion-aggressive nature to equal the score. LOL This is a great photo and although the big cats often exhibit similar behavior to the domestic cat, they do have a slightly different protocol in their manner. I love the way you got three different expression in this shot.
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, wondrful close up at our friend these big cats!!!! Excellent composition and very nice color too!!! Good day ;)
Biffowitz
haha... some funny expressions you got here, but I'm still gonna pass on petting em. Fun capture, I like the playful side of these BIG cats!!
drag
A wonderful pov. Having surrounded myself with cats(sometimes as many as five) I can tell you even the small ones can bite the ones they love.LoL I love the look on this ones face, very inquisitive. Take care Piet..Have a great weekend with your adventures:0)bonita
kelvinhughes
wtg piet one of the best pictures of the cats yet well done
1010
Playful, hmmmmmmmm I think I will pet the house cat first! :) Beautiful shot Piet!
Sekadhar
Love this one, too! Please tell me how close you are from them? Fantastic photo and excellent shot!*****!
Lara-Shaeya
In my point of view this is an excellent shot ya done, Piet!!! They are looking so cute here, as they will invite you to lay beside them... maybe it's a tactic to get food (some tourists) without hunting... ;o) Lara
Valentin
Fabulous couple full of tenderness and love! Another outstanding artistic shot of that lion family!
lior
So stunning image!
kimariehere
WOW!! outstanding capture of Mama and her little one with her tougue out like that so sweet!! really captures the connection with the Mother and her closeness with her baby!! BEautifully done!! ***** !!!
antong
I am amazed that they only eat about twice a week. Hopefully the one staring at you is not sizing you up. LOL Lovely close-ups and POV.
Hendesse
What a beautiful scene you've captured here. Really amazing. Very well done!!
jocko500
look like you can just pet them. lol look mom no hand. this is a very good shot
GiMi53
Excellent and very well composed image... I especially appreciate the third lion in the background ! A milestone series in your gallery, Oom Piet ! :~)
Petra-S
super Photo!
silverspirit
wonderful photo...
Flannelman
Blame the Man, thats right I did it ;-) lol. The one on the bottom is thinking how nice the last photographer tasted. Wonderful the way you bring the "Bush" to us. thanx ;-)
_Guffi_
Aw, playful, yes, big, yes :P. THey look so happy, very nice shot.
babuci
Piet ! Your shot really shows a "feline " behaivour. I have 3 cats on me they do act as big cats do...exctreme simmilarity!
louly
Awwww Wonderful picture!
kierab
LOL, those two really DO remind me of my Boris and Natasha. It's funny how cats of all sizes can have similar characteristics (not that my babies could survive five minutes on the streets or savannah. :-)
BountifulKnight
I knew the big cats played like the litle ones. It is wonderful to see this shot of them. Back-lighting can be tricky, but it looks superb to me. I love the lighting on this one. Thanks for sharing it with us. :-)
stuart83
Wonderful photography Piet Stuart
goodoleboy
Expressions like that show the cats really have it knocked in life. Nothing to worry about, such as where the next meal is coming from, etc. Fine side lighting, even though soft frontal lighting would have been more effective. Can't be too picky when it comes to the position of the sun, I suppose. Except for the negative effect on the cats' eyes, a flash would have been helpful.
miladyblu
CIAO!!WOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!A EXTRAORDINARY and lovely capture!!I love very much this very nice scene with those wonderful lions!!Great composition and stunning colors!!I love very much this fabulous series!!As always you are a big artist my dearest Piet!!thank you for sharing this big masterpiece!!I wish you a happy sunday!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
shahlaa
Absolutely beautiful! I just love lions...maybe it has something to do with my Leo sign, but I don't think so...I just think they are such beautiful animals and that they stand for pride, strength and bravery...thank you for sharing.