The two new female Lions at the National Zoo. They're so much more active than Lusaka is or Tsavo was, it's such a sight to see. They even jump from one level to the next in a single leap (up or down).
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This photo was taken on December 30, 2006 in Lanier Heights, Washington, DC, US, using a Nikon D200.
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Lotus ॐ Lynn (66 months ago | reply)
they are lovely!
Gini~ (66 months ago | reply)
beautiful!
dee_r (66 months ago | reply)
how wonderful...what beauties, both of them
Happy New Year's, Jon...
somesai (66 months ago | reply)
so loving
happy new years jon!
Whitesusie (66 months ago | reply)
The image carries so much emotion as well as beauty...super.
VickerMonkee (66 months ago | reply)
Beautiful creatures!
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They are incredible!
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tatiana faber (66 months ago | reply)
So cute!! Lovely creatures!
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Wow! Gorgeous lionesses! A fave!
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Beautiful!
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tomalu (66 months ago | reply)
Nice
Mrs.MikeBRSM (66 months ago | reply)
Wow, wonderful shot of such beautiful animals!
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrhappy New Year !!!
Excellent !
sails away (66 months ago | reply)
woooow! amazing.
Paul Dallgas-Frey (66 months ago | reply)
Really cool to see!
akabyam (66 months ago | reply)
great shot
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She's beautiful. Great shot.
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Jonathan Urrutia (66 months ago | reply)
Wow, Wonderful Image! I love how dynamic the two expressions are...gentle and fierce. Just Great.
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Everything id right about this picture, lovely models, great light and a beautifull composition. Congratulations
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Ana Guzmán-Moreno (66 months ago | reply)
beautiful !!! I love your photo !!!
backroadshutterbug (66 months ago | reply)
Very nice image of these beauties!
Hot Flash Photography (66 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot, Jon
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Beautiful!
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MiChaH (66 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful....!!
ѕhadowdancer (66 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful (both the lions and the shot!). Will be looking forward to seeing more of these beauties!
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Doug Lloyd (66 months ago | reply)
Real dang pretty Jon. Well Shot.
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Incredible shot, love it!
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[Christine] (66 months ago | reply)
Pretty girls! I can't wait to go see them in person.
rivadock4 (66 months ago | reply)
They look very athletic. Great looking cats.
zachstern (66 months ago | reply)
WOW! terrific as usual! Happy New Year Jon!
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vlastik (66 months ago | reply)
Awesome animals. Great picture.
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martytdx (66 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot - nice use of DOF.
techmuse (66 months ago | reply)
Thank you for this wonderful image..glad to see you back at the zoo.
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This is such a great capture !
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innusa (66 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture!!
lizaleemiller (66 months ago | reply)
Lovely! The tenderness in that shot is amazing. I was also struck by the musculature of them! Wow!
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What a perfect shot!
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What a beautiful picture of two truly majestic creatures!
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Sweet picture.
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Imapix (66 months ago | reply)
Wonderful scene!
All the best in 2007.........nothing less!
trykemom (66 months ago | reply)
Nice portrait.
Edgar Thissen (66 months ago | reply)
Wow, terrific shot Jon!
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Voetmann (66 months ago | reply)
Great shot! What a capture. Love visiting your stream. Have a happy new year!
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Woow, Wonderfull capture
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~Sisterly love~ Nice ending to 2006.
Happy New Year, Jon.
bredac (66 months ago | reply)
Fantastic photo.
If you like animal photos I have a few that I took at WHF in England.
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What Gorgeous animals!!!
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Aardvark For Freedom (66 months ago | reply)
Awesome!