Comment from avmurray
I really like the close and personal approach, really showing off the lion's shiny eyes. I also like the fine textures you have brought out in the fur.

Your photo is very sharp showing such clear and well defined details in every part of the lion, and the exposure is spot on.

The format and framing is working well and the face of the lion has got a fine placement in the picture. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo Eileen.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019

Thanks so much Annie... I needed this after the year I'm having :)

reply by avmurray on 26-Feb-2019

You are more than welcome Eileen.

Comment from Stringbean
Nicely cropped and well composed shot. I like how sharp you captured the eyes and his intense stare.
You are so talented to make that connection between the animal and the viewer and capture those emotions and tell it's story. Beautiful natural lighting, sharp focus revealing incredible details in the fur and facial features. Outstanding photography and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019

thanks so much Mary Lynn!

reply by Stringbean on 01-Mar-2019

You are so very welcome Eileen!
Mary Lynn

Comment from Shadow catcher
I really like your tight crop on this image,focusing on the intense look in this lion's eyes,Focus is super sharp,wonderful details in the fur,an overall beautiful photo!

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019

thanks so much again ;)

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine tight close up of the sort you don't see every day. The details in the fur are very good and the colors are excellent. I especially look the look in his eyes.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2019

thanks Mike