- Photo levels very much adjusted to make Luke look as Awesome as he is.
I am Luke. I am Awesome.
Luke the lion at the US National Zoo, 3/9/2008.
See also: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBazGzR1iMY from January 2007.
This photo was taken on March 9, 2008 using a Nikon D300.
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Kris Kros, Hot Flash Photography, AlexandraPhotos, Freelancer_Imaging, and 46 other people added this photo to their favorites.
TakumaAkiba (51 months ago | reply)
Since when did he start looking like an '80's rock star?
Wonderful shot of Luke!
RoxandaBear (51 months ago | reply)
your photo is awesome too...there's no mistaking our Luke!!
Hot Flash Photography (51 months ago | reply)
That is one impressive lion, Jon. The colors on this beauty are just amazing. I'll check out Youtube. This shot certainly is impressive.
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Boomer-23 (51 months ago | reply)
wow! Luke looks like a rock star in this one. nicely done!
AlexandraPhotos (51 months ago | reply)
Wow, an amazing face. Beautiful shot
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raineys (51 months ago | reply)
Awesome indeed!!
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Aiko Heiwa (51 months ago | reply)
Not Luke...Aslan.
Sharon's Photos (51 months ago | reply)
Absolutely Stunning !!!!!
Sir Frog (51 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot! He really does look powerful.
Kris Kros (51 months ago | reply)
nice shot of the king
idelasse (51 months ago | reply)
He has the best hair ever... LOL!
Tall Bob (51 months ago | reply)
Just a stunning image and photography!!! Fantastic!!!
Cricce (51 months ago | reply)
WOW, he's grown! Great capture and great title too :)
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ecatoncheires (51 months ago | reply)
Indeed, he is... powerful shot...
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bocavermelha-l.b. (51 months ago | reply)
powerful and stunning portrait, Jon!
really enjoyed looking through luke’ set.
iceman9294 (51 months ago | reply)
Luke kicks ass...
Seen in a darckr view of your pictures (mine, ?).
Steven Fought Photography aka: FŏtFōtō (51 months ago | reply)
wow, haven't see Luk in a while, very nice shot!
Sean Mantey (51 months ago | reply)
Wow. He really the king!
backroadshutterbug (51 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful mane he has,great shot of him!
Ann's wild animals (51 months ago | reply)
Luke has grown so much since the last time I saw him , and you've captured his serious side , Beautifully !!
trykemom (51 months ago | reply)
That is a mature mane. He does look awesome. Nice work in levels.
dmcantrell (51 months ago | reply)
great lighting on this one
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Schooled_in _rock (51 months ago | reply)
What a mane, I like how it's winblown! Very powerful image.
baycibi (51 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!
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ajay77* (51 months ago | reply)
OMG! He found an upscale hairdresser! Is this the new Lukie?
jsnail17 (51 months ago | reply)
wow this is a stunning picture...I'm completely drawn in to his eyes. I dont know if it was windy that day, but I love the movement in his mane as well :)
DenaKel (51 months ago | reply)
Awesome! If he's the only Male lion they have at the zoo, then we just saw him. Beautiful!
prairiedog (51 months ago | reply)
noble beast, well taken!
Cinny Lou Who (51 months ago | reply)
Awesome doesn't even begin to describe it.
ricmcarthur (51 months ago | reply)
He certainly is. Excellent portrait
emace (51 months ago | reply)
You're damn right you're awesome! Excellent!
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Lotus ॐ Lynn (51 months ago | reply)
Incredible. His gorgeous mane, the utter self-confidence in his eyes.
Annapolis3 [deleted] (51 months ago | reply)
Looks like it was really windy
Angel Cher ♥ (51 months ago | reply)
wOW lUKE IS QUITE THE KING NOW!
CPG Photography (51 months ago | reply)
He is awesome! Along with this picture! His mane has gotten so big and gorgeous! Lotus Lynn is right about the self-confidence in his eyes!
As eye see it now (51 months ago | reply)
Awesome. I love lions.
hasan alshakhs (51 months ago | reply)
nice shot
PeteZ28 (51 months ago | reply)
You are truely a master of light. Another excellent caputre!
Synapped (Not commenting much) (51 months ago | reply)
Zowie! Amazing intensity in that stare! Well caught!
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Gini~ (51 months ago | reply)
He is gorgeous. You have a wonderful photographic record of his growing up days!
yahcatphotos (51 months ago | reply)
Not only an awesome subject but an awesome capture. The personality of the animal shows. The strong side lighting is outstanding.
uj@ng. (51 months ago | reply)
strong.....
TomFlikrPhotos (51 months ago | reply)
Great shot on a windy day! There was a Sean Connery/Brian Keith movie made a long time ago, The Wind and the Lion...this photo made me think of the title of that movie.
Nagcharan (51 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wildlife-Photography, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
safari.photogirl (51 months ago | reply)
Wow awesome shot, very impressive.
He's gorgeous.
dogmiller (50 months ago | reply)
great lion shot. loved the eyes
mylittleoonapie (45 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Hairy Side Of Nature, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
beach_steve2003 (43 months ago | reply)
wow.
snydersdirk (38 months ago | reply)
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ctankcycles (21 months ago | reply)
Luke became a daddy today... Updates From the Zoo's Lion Keepers: CUBS!
Beautiful capture by the way.