Comment from Mara del Mar
Yes, really these eyes speak. They are expressing the innate desire of the freedom and the open prairies. Poor lion. Excellent shot.
Mara

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks Mara appreciate your feedback ☺

Comment from Amira Nadeem
This is an amazing caption. I had different feelings while looking at this picture. On one hand, it gives me a feeling of hope that this lion will find a better place to live. And on the other hand, it gives me a feeling of dejection. I can feel the element of dejection into the eyes of this creature. Its a very nice experience to have this sort of feelings.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺

reply by Amira Nadeem on 24-Sep-2014

Pleasure

Comment from gidavidson
Agree with your notes, I hope they are able to improve on the living area for this beautiful animal. The expression melts your heart. Good frame and well presented. The overall look seems a bit washed out, however, still tells your story.

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 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks George yes Beny has offered to edit it for me not sure if light was reflecting off something causing washed out but posted as the eyes were so great. Will reload if Beny can fix ☺

Comment from DavidP
I'm sure he is dreaming of freedom. Hate to see them in cages and the cage free zoos are so much better. They don't belong in captivity but of course none of us would get to see these wonderful animals without the zoos. Love the eyes in this big cat and the dream like expression he has. Good photo and thanks for sharing it.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks David appreciate your feedback as always ☺

Comment from michiganmike
A very intriguing image with the entire frame softly rendered with muted colors except for the eyes. The composition/cropping is excellent, the colors are fine and the eyes are exceptional.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks Mike your positive feedback is appreciated ☺

Comment from manicowl
Does he really look so sad or do we imagine how we would feel in his place. Very good focus and framing.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks so much for your feedback. You are right we tend to interpret looks in align with our own emotions :) Mary

reply by manicowl on 23-Sep-2014

Your very welcome Mary.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.Amazing artistic nature scene.His Clear eyes,face,action,brown hair,b/g and all the details are gorgeous and great.I like this talent shot.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from photobeat
so sad shot mary, he has dreamy eyes and you are right, he is thinking of back home...I know that look ...lol
if you like, send me a copy in facebook, I may be able to delete the glass effect, beny ")

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks Beny just trying to upload on FB appreciate your offer of help editing :) Mary

Comment from Lilibug6
This is excellent! The focus is awesome! The colors are great! It is a little dark but that is probably do to be under the tree! Overall great job and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks Lili appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 23-Sep-2014

You are very welcome!
Lili

Comment from jrconrad
Indeed the sense of longing is palatable. Those eyes. It is so wrong to keep these beautiful guys caged up. Keep telling this story, it's important. Cheers, JR

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2014

Thanks James I appreciate your positive words. :) Mary