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Date Taken:	2009-Aug-26 12:32
Date Uploaded:	2009-Sep-01 15:09

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Lion, London Zoo

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This Lion was being held in a separate enclosure while they cleaned his main area. He wasn't best pleased, pacing backwards and forwards at the entrance. When he saw me (just seconds after this shot) he charged and jumped at the glass - I very nearly dropped my camera (and something else!). Apparently he objects to big cameras says the zoo keeper. Noted!

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# by TownieLee on 2009-Sep-01

Great expression/framing. We don't usually get to see a lion so up close like this--great capture of his mindset. Mind be strong in b/w as well. V.

# by henrystuart on 2009-Sep-02

Ask and you shall receive! http://pix.ie/henrystuart/1196618

# by Marcus on 2009-Sep-01

Amazingly clear shot through glass!

# by Hazel on 2009-Sep-01

great shot

# by GER on 2009-Sep-01

lovely shot....

# by DangerMouse on 2009-Sep-01

This is an amazing shot! Well done!

# by henrystuart on 2009-Sep-02

Thanks for the comments guys and gals!

# by twixie on 2009-Sep-02

You've been Twittered: http://twitter.com/pixie/status/3708151348

# by dakar on 2009-Sep-02

Lovely shot, I prefer the colour version. Great story too!

# by jennyrusks on 2009-Sep-02

Wow that's beautiful. As a Leo I feel an affinity here! Rowrrrrr

Congrats on the TOTD.

# by aafke on 2009-Sep-02

you caught the captured creature real strong

(mix the words yo your liking and they still stand)

# by aafke on 2009-Sep-02

sorry for typo: to your liking, it should be

# by TownieLee on 2009-Sep-02

While both versions have their merits, I think the colour is better as the warmth of colour draws the viewer in, particularly with the the lion's eyes and fur being the same colour keeps the viewer interested and gives it an almost human look. I also think the highlights are better balanced and less distracting than in the contrastier b/w. I also think the eyes look smaller in b/w, which may just be due to the style of b/w conversion. Nevertheless, the b/w is eyecatching as well.

# by MickS on 2009-Sep-02

Absolutely stunning shot Henry, its so unusual to see such a close up, detailled face shot like this. Magnificent animals and a magnificent shot.

Well done on the TOTD. Mick.

# by Davids Pics on 2009-Sep-02

Congrats on the TOTD.

# by henrystuart on 2009-Sep-02

Thanks so much for the feedback!

# by keithjack on 2009-Sep-02

Nice shot, pity its no large... congrats on the TOTD

# by Adrian on 2009-Sep-02

Congrats on the TOTD. I prefer this to the B&W - I think that unlike with human portraits, the colour shot conveys the aged look of the animal better!