Savoir Vivre... hmmmmmm

ecstasy.. fantastically captured. The best lion shot i've ever seen.

undoubtedly, one of the best pictures on flickr!

beautiful, fantastic.

眠ってる？

Great smell of morning Breeze

kiss kiss

Ahh the smell of carcass in the morning.

simply AMAZING!!!!

this lion is god...

Yum! I smell fresh meat!

I would pay to hugh this lion..

a lot of kisses♥

serene

Profundo...

he looks very peaceful for this shoot

hermoso

looks like he's smelling the air

Savoir Vivre... hmmmmmm by bocavermelha-l.b..

Then he start to check the air...
This lonely King series remembers me:
" Hakuna matata, pole, pole. Hakuna matata"
-There is not problem, calm, calm. There is not problem-
He was really enjoying the last warm sunrays of a cold winter’s day.

Então ele começou a investigar o ar...
Esta série do Rei solitário lembra-me:
" Hakuna matata, pole, pole. Hakuna matata"
-Não há problema, tranqüilo, tranqüilo. Não há problema-
realmente, ele estava à apreciar os últimos raios de sol morninhos de um dia frio de inverno.
MASAI MARA – KENYA
Camera: Nikon F5
Film Type: Ektachrome Color Reversal Film E100
Lens: AF-S Zoom Nikkor 500mm- with 2x converter=1000mm
Weather Conditions: Clear - Winter + 10°C or 50F
Time of Day: Noon around 05:00 pm
Lighting Techniques: Natural light

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(158 comments)

therese flanagan says:

I love it!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ellenvangeel says:

all great, but this one is so lovely. Smelling the air for ... ?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonspi says:

Brilhante. Um momento espectacular.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bocavermelha-l.b. says:

Hello friends,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT!!!!

@Ellen:
Usually they check the air for females in estrus
or if there is any male around their territory.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

hodad66 says:

Ahhh, the warm morning sun! Beautiful shot.. :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

lucycat says:

Wonderful portrait of this magnificent fellow!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

It's good to be the king.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ellenvangeel says:

for woman!!! Glad the human man don;t have that kind of nose ;-)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Cocoabiscuit says:

Great framing, warm colors
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Há um certo perfume no ar...bonita captura!
Boa semana,Lia!
Bjs
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] says:

another marvellous addition to this totally outstanding wildlife set of yours!!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

Life is indeed good. Purrrrrrrrrrr!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

angemon says:

que maravilha que vc captou! belíssima!
bjs e boa semana!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

hhhmmmmmm Hakuna
sum sweeties wonderin around?!
best moment

just voted 4 u dear
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

waynemethod says:

Fabulous.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sanzen says:

Awwww....!!!...majestic creature....and so beautifully shot....all your shots are faves....:)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

knuddelbacke says:

majestic, divine, powerful, peaceful, ...
What a portrait!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Buntekuh says:

Wow! That's really great! Congrats!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

frnong says:

the king
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

hamapenguin says:

wonderful shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucilia says:

Este animal é divino , tem que ser considerado rei mesmo !!!

Beijos. Lu
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

tawfique says:

wow!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparkyfaisca says:

wow que cheirinho
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Account Inactive - Changed to /leocavallini says:

Ta com cara de quem ta tomando uma fresca... =D
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Reef Reflections says:

This is a great series. He looks like he is just enjoying the day!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

нσвσ says:

Wonderful!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

kartoffel says:

This is great!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Monster. says:

Great image - he looks fairly content.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

no_doubt says:

Que coisa mais linda...
É emocionante ver um animal deste em seu habitat.
Belíssima foto.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

WOW! Super-kitty! Well done!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Gustty says:

nice...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

Wonderful!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

★ mewot ★ says:

he's gloriously handsome.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

mondopiccolo says:

very nice
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

nienien says:

this is soo nice...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

arjuna_zbycho says:

Super portret.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

manuelbrs says:

Great Shot !!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Luma Kimura says:

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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Di..... [deleted] says:

Almost looks like he's basking inthe sun! Awesome capture!
specnature
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Picture This1 ( Finding my Zen) says:

This is such a awesome shot

Specnature
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

External Focus says:

Aww, he looks like he's enjoying the warmth of the sun; awesome shot!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

markeveleigh says:

Wow! Lovely shot. Great warmth and mood.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

cajueiro says:

poxa boas fotos por aqui viu!
voce fotografou em um dos lugares que eu sempre sonhei em fotografar o outro e na india ou china!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

<CALI> [deleted] says:

Great dramatic shot.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

native01 says:

nice capture bakin' in the sunlight.

nice warm yellow tones.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

fanz says:

Just brilliant! I'm really impressed by your photostream, I'll be back very soon!
Thanks for this awesome picture.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

jenblogs says:

riveting. it brings me right there. i can almost feel the afternoon sunshine myself.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

okprairiemom says:

Such a Grand Cat, great capture.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

scurvesahead says:

Well what can I say?? Your work reflects your love of wildlife. I saw so many photos I liked..it's hard to comment on all of them. Just know I'm impressed with your body of works. Judi in S.M.,Ca.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jvverde says:

Well he is the king!!! What else can we expect?

A tonalidade das cores suaves ficaram excelentes!!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

moyomoko says:

Human-like expression of enjoying the air...
This shot makes me really relax.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

okprairiegirl says:

great shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wisionehr says:

He´s cool!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

tuchinoko_m9 says:

cool!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Meanest Indian says:

I know that feeling! Pure contentment in life's simplicities!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lollie-Pop says:

He, kiddy, kiddy!! ; }

Nice, African sun bathing!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mais_dois says:

..que espreguiçada de rei!

Belo registro! Seu trabalho é fabuloso!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jorge Sato says:

uauuuuuuuu!!! fantástico!! o rei curtindo o momento...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Murfomurf says:

Did someone recently give him a nice back scratch- he seems to be enjoying something! Great shot- and no wonder with your equipment and reputation!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

bart coessens says:

The king! No other words come to my mind!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Lycurgo C. Querido says:

Outra lindissima.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tristo says:

A nice shot. This my faves
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Marila says:

great one...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

butterflyinbabylon says:

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Abo - Julien Robitaille says:

He looks so calm and peaceful, a lovely picture !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

2eyz [deleted] says:

fantastic colour - and beautifully captured character in the subject.
You must have waited on this one!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

paulo_nuno OFF TO BRAZIL says:

Incrivel foto!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

javame says:

So alluring for a good petting! But we know better! Great shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

l'enfer says:

All accolades are so well deserved - Brilliant!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

lilcrazyfuzzy says:

Lovely!

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Seen in your !!!!! set. (?)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Arno & Louise says:

I really like your lion photo!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Biah says:

... nada a declarar ...

ó__Ò.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Fla Barbieri (Cokin Girl) says:

Stunning !!

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Please post it to the InstantFave group!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Maya ♥ [deleted] says:

magnificient!! gorgeous light!!wonderful capture
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

S Henry says:

Great job...
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

beth524 [deleted] says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna Francé says:

I like your point of view!
Please consider posting this picture into the Two Feet Under group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenblack16 says:

wooooooooooow love all ya pic this is an exelent photo
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

midnightinfinite says:

coool lion pic! you took pictures in jungle? that's cool! btw, leo is my sign.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Mozambique - Moments (Away on safari) says:

Yet another fantastic shot...He reallly is enjoying the fragrance of his kingdom. !

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

matthewveenker says:

So, so gorgeous. Well done.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

melyana says:

Massaging your leg will ease the cramp.the lion say ,''thank you ,i feel comfortable!''
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Please add to and join "Look at this!!!"
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

carolyn :) says:

wow so amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

daniel1010us says:

I tought I taw a puhttie cat
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy Cloud [deleted] says:

beautiful!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Nolan-Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best. Nothing Else., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

See El Photo says:

very prideful lion!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

el_filibooze says:

Hakuna Matata!..........king of the portrait!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Vie Lipowski says:

Still the best!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

JPL Nitro IN/OUT :( says:

Great shot!!! Congratulations....
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

RoseMist ( in & out ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Animals ( VOTING: Best WILDCAT image ), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

aleta.alvert says:

cuteeeeeeeee
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord Dethan says:

Wow, I really like this one.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jay Perry says:

Fantastic Photo and Great Detail. Thank You for your fine work!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ejlliZiggeli says:

You have been INVITED to join
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Congratulations!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

nadywack says:

um....wow :O
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

avis_gaius1956 says:

calmness
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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