Proud Papa

Uploaded: June 23, 2010 16:28:56

Description

Lion cubs are born with spots. They disappear as they get older. This cub was born at the Bronx Zoo and was 3 months old when I took this photo, about a month ago. There are three cubs and the mom trains them while the dad watches over them. I hope to get back soon and see their progress.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

Paula Showen June 23, 2010

Gorgeous! #1281626

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 23, 2010

Wonderful animal interaction captured with great clarity and light, Deborah!

UB. #8713913

Michelle Alton June 24, 2010

This is great, Debby. I'm puzzled by the cub's spotty legs! Is his mom a cheetah? #8714010

Sam Britt June 26, 2010

Beautiful capture of this sweet moment, Debby. I was wondering about the spots on the little one too! #8718475

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 26, 2010

Thank you so much Paula, Usman, Michelle, Sabrina, and Sam. I appreciate our kind words!

Regarding the cubs, they do have spots. Thoughts are that lions may have had spots years ago and now only the babies have them.

I'm adding more info to the description above.

Debby #8718518

Phyllis H. Burchett July 03, 2010

Great shot Deborah, didn't realize the cubs had spots! #8732909

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic July 12, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Debby! #8754258

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 12, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous. Big congrats.
JP #8754292

Donna R. Moratelli July 13, 2010

Wow, I wish that I could pick up that baby cat and bring it home with me. This is so precious! Great job.
Good luch in the next round!


#8756155

Leslie McLain level-classic July 13, 2010

Congrats on your terrific finalist. #8756374

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 13, 2010

gorgeous, congrats on your finalist! #8756403

Sam Britt July 13, 2010

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Debby!! #8759256

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 13, 2010

CONGRATULATIONSon this superb finalist, Deb! Good luck! #8759356

Thomas E. Hinds July 13, 2010

What a wonderful capture, Debby! Great timing. The little one is so very cute! Congratulations on your Finalist! #8760190

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 14, 2010

Congrats Debby on your Wonderful Finalist! Jeff #8761814

Merna L. Nobile July 15, 2010

BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for June, 2010. Merna #8765915

Liz blahh July 24, 2010

Beautiful, wonderful, love it! Congrats! #8784513

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 26, 2010

Thank you Phyllis, Archie, JP, Donna, Leslie, Stef, Sam, Patrick, Thomas, Jeff, Merna, and Liz B! You comments and congrats mean a lot to me!

Debby #8787789

Paula Showen August 15, 2010

This is truly awesome! #8835968

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 15, 2010

Looks like you wer fist and last on this one. Thanks for all your wonderful comments, Paula!
Debby #8836114

Paula Showen August 15, 2010

That's because I really like it! LOL!! #8836145

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 15, 2010

It's a favorite of mine as well, thanks again!

Debby #8836174

Rona L. Schwarz September 19, 2010

Another spectacular capture, Debby! Missed this earlier as well! What a tender and very special moment you captured - again, amazing details and clarity. Just love it! Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist! #8918812

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