Inspiring Photo: Pride of the Pride #10641830

Pride of the Pride

Uploaded: August 19, 2010

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It's TX summertime sizzling hot out there...way too hot to drag around camera and gear - much less myself...which would be the harder part! :) So, I've been reworking favorites...this handsome fellow was found at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX last November.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Tammy M. Anderson August 19, 2010

Just perfect, Valarie. He is a beauty! #1299743

Anita Hogue August 19, 2010

Beautiful portrait with wonderful details, Valarie! #8847763

Jeff Robinson August 19, 2010

A very handsome portrait Valarie!! Jeff #8847795

Marilyn Cornwell August 19, 2010

You've caught a beautiful expressiveness in his eyes! Perfect, Valarie!! #8847796

Douglas Pignet August 19, 2010

Wow now there is a Lion...Wonderful colrup capture #8847817

Ron McEwan August 19, 2010

This is a fantastic shot Valarie, the detail and color are terrific.

I am working out at the farm now, butterflies everywhere. I know what you mean about hot. We had a couple of cool days. Now we are back into the cooker. Don't even want to get the gear out either. #8847828

Robert R. Goodman August 19, 2010

Hi Valarie,That is outstanding my friend.Beautiful clarity and detail.I can't wait until this summer is over,I'll have more things to shoot!!!! #8847832

Gord MacEachern August 19, 2010

Fabulous portrait Valarie, I too noticed the expression through the eyes!!
Very well done!! #8847833

Linda D. Lester August 19, 2010

Same here to hot to go shoot! Wonderful shot here! #8847855

Kathy Cline August 19, 2010

What a super dooper shot. I bet this wins an award.
He looks so fluffy and friendly. ha ha
Have a blessed day Val! #8847857

Kathy Cline August 19, 2010

What a super dooper shot. I bet this wins an award.
He looks so fluffy and friendly. ha ha
Have a blessed day Val! #8847861

R. J. Laudenbacher August 19, 2010

Wonderful portrait Valarie. The details are fantastic. #8847899

Gina Cormier August 19, 2010

Full frame gorgeous animal image Val!!!!!!
Beautiful detail, color and lighting!!! #8847967

Danny B. Head August 19, 2010

Love the way your filled the frame! #8848046

Jack Ryan August 19, 2010

Excellent close up of this handsome guy...wonderful detail and color...very well done. #8848139

Alan L. Borror August 19, 2010

Amazing portrait of this magnificent animal, Valerie! #8848174

Monnie Ryan August 19, 2010

Looks as though he's pretty much resigned to his surroundings, Valarie -- fabulous portrait of this magnificent big cat! #8848348

Val Feldman August 19, 2010

You know, Monnie, I thought the same thing about the look in his eyes...just didn't want to write it in my commentary...but you are absolutely right. #8848380

Carol Eade August 19, 2010

Yes he does have a look of resignation. A beautiful animal portrait, Valarie! #8848399

Jeana Clark August 19, 2010

He is Gorgeous Val!!!
What a beautiful portrait of such a majestic animal!!! Very Well Done!!!!
~J~ #8848466

Ellen Hodges August 19, 2010
Super dooper capture, Val!! Astounding detail and love the close up!!!! #8848494

Marty Straub August 19, 2010
Such incredible detail that I can actually count the hairs on his chinny-chin chin. Of course, it's not likely I'd get the same answer twice, but the detail is undeniable. More magio with a camera, Valarie. Outstanding full-frame portrait of this magnificent creature. #8848511

Terry Cervi August 19, 2010
Isn't he a handsome guy, Val! Beautiful shot of him too! #8848791

Kerry Hill August 19, 2010
Excellent portrait of this gorgeous fellow Valarie, well done! #8848971

Kay E. Mahoney August 19, 2010
Nice capture, Valarie. He is beautiful. #8849031

Patrick Rouzes August 19, 2010
Glorious golden tones, clarity, lighting, detail, & you captured those expressive eyes phenomenally, Valarie! Good luck, indeed! AMAZING! #8849283

Sam Britt August 19, 2010
Terrific portrait of this good-looking sleepy-eyed Tiger, great detail, Val. #8849422

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 19, 2010
I N C R E D I B L E, Val! WOW! :-) k #8849641

Kathy Salerni August 19, 2010
What a handsome king you have captured here, Val! A beautiful POV, clarity, color and lighting! Since they sleep about 20 hours a day it is perfect timing! #8849690

Nadia Paul August 19, 2010
The lighting and detail is just wonderful in this gorgeous portrait Val - GREAT work! #8849737

Amanda J. Tanner August 20, 2010
He is so beautiful! Nice composition and detail. Wonderful work Val! #8850176

Julie Burnett August 20, 2010
Oh my, Val, he is gorgeous, and your capture of him is pure purrfection!! #8850207

Julianne Bradford August 20, 2010
All I can say is that every time you take a photo of an animal or an insect they always look like they are so-o fond of you! You certainly have a way with them Valarie :-) This is just wonderful! He's so beautiful! #8850571

Kathleen Rinker August 20, 2010
Wow what an expression you captured!! Such a deep gaze in his eyes, makes you wonder what he is thinking, awesome image my friend!!!! #8850584

Carol L. Fowler August 20, 2010
Beautiful animal! And I know what you mean about the heat. Anyway, my camera is in the shop this week before we go on a trip next month so I am using previous captures too. (And I was thinking what a large target he would be, vs a chicken! LOL) #8851000

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 20, 2010
SO BEAUTIFUL. AWESOME CAPTURE!!!
A WINNER for me! #8851241

Patti Coblentz August 20, 2010
Well, that look of resignation makes me sad. He is so handsome, Val...what a fantastic full frame portrait you have here!!! #8851978

Steve M. Harrington August 20, 2010
An outstanding image, Val. What a coincidence! I am a Leo and looked a bit like this until I went bald. :)
Steve #8852054

Ann H. Belus August 21, 2010
Awesome close-up of this magnificent animal, Val...great perspective! #8852580

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 21, 2010
WOWZA! Totally gorgeous Valarie!
jo ann c. #8853031

Thomas E. Hinds August 21, 2010
Fantastic portrait, Val! Beautiful detail and expression! #8853720

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 22, 2010
Such stunning details on this handsome guy, Valarie! Beautiful portrait! #8854193

Christine Lobsinger August 22, 2010
Hi Val... simply exquisite big cat!!!!
His facial expression is the most beautiful I've ever SEEN! You display him most perfectly... a full beautiful frontal look! Absolutely gorgeous shot!!
SMILING CHRIS
Into my fav's
And I'm awaiting GOLD!! #8854743

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 23, 2010
Wow stunning work Valarie. Gorgeous.
JP #8856381

Debra R. Harder August 23, 2010
OMG, Val! This is something else!! He's incredibly gorgeous. I feel like he's just going to start talking to me...like the Lion King. I agree with everyone else...a winner for sure!! Deb #8857641

Dianna Murphy August 23, 2010
Its always fun to dig around in the archives and see what you can come up with. This fellow deserves to be seen. What a gorgeous creature. Great capture. #8857983

Patricia Seidler August 24, 2010
He is absolutely a gorgeous looking animal of which you have captured so beautifully. A winner in my book. Im sure we will see him again! #8858987

Renata Gusciora August 31, 2010
Stunning!Love everything about it! #8873908

Tammy Espino September 15, 2010
Such an anwesome finalist! Congrats :) #8902535

Patricia Seidler September 15, 2010
Congratulations on all your finalists Valarie. Great work and all well deserved. This is one of my favorites. Good luck in the next round. #8902582

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round! #8902975

Robert R. Goodman September 15, 2010
A big congratulations,Valarie.WTG my friend!!! #8903404

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 15, 2010
WTG on ALL your awesome finalists, Val! :-) k #8903425

Linda D. Lester September 15, 2010
Awesome....Congratulations!!!!! #8903879

Ron McEwan September 15, 2010
Congratulations Valarie on getting silver on this grand image and for any others that you may have received for Aug WTG #8903932

Kathy Salerni September 15, 2010
Humongus congrats on your SEVEN beautiful Finalists, Val! Good luck in the next round!! #8904165

Nancyj E. Hovey September 15, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8904373

Patti Coblentz September 15, 2010
One of my all time favorites, Val...he is just so beautiful! Congratulations on this and all SEVEN of your wonderful finalists...wishing you the very best in the next round.
I ate a lot of Italian food in your honor...LOL! #8904443

Ellen Hodges September 15, 2010
Huge congrats on your well deserved and extremely awesome finalists, Val!!! #8904526

Ellen Hodges September 15, 2010
Very best luck in the next round, too!!! #8904534

Lana Arcemont September 15, 2010
Congratulations Valarie!
Amazing detail! #8904619

Tommy E. Burgess September 15, 2010
Huge congratulations on this outstanding finalist Val!! Best of luck in the next round! #8904816

Kathy Cline September 15, 2010
Killer shot
Congrats Val!

glitter-graphics.com #8905153

Thomas E. Hinds September 15, 2010
Splendid work! This is a winner in my view! Congratulations, Val! #8905221

Nadia Paul September 15, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Val - worthy of gold! #8905262

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010
He's really a handsome, fellow, Val, and so majestic! Love your effects!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on another superb Finalist, and on a great month!!! #8905614

Christine Lobsinger September 15, 2010
One down~ One big GOLD to GO!!!!!!!!
YEAH Val!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING HUGE #8905767

Stefania Barbier September 16, 2010
majestic... congratulations!!! #8907001

Marilyn Cornwell September 16, 2010
Congratulations Valarie on this fabulous Finalist! #8908105

Julie Burnett September 16, 2010
Hey there Cuz!! WTG!! Seven stunning finalists!! Wish I had time to comment on them all, but I'm on a "rental" computer. All deserve to go on, and I wish you the very best!! #8908538

Patrick Rouzes September 16, 2010
HEYYYYYYYYYY, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Valarie! Good luck, my friend! #8908563

Danny B. Head September 16, 2010
Valarie, congrats on your August fianlist! #8908575

Maria A. Gonzalez September 16, 2010
Congratulations,my friend on last month finalists..Excellent work,as always.
Good luck in the next round. #8908577

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010

Fantastic Finalist Val!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
~J~ #8909003

Terry Cervi September 16, 2010
Congrats on all of your amazing Finalists, Val! #8909312

Julianne Bradford September 16, 2010
A big congratulations on all your wonderful finalists Valarie! You are such an inspiration to me! Just looking at your gallery makes me want to be a better photographer :-) Here's hoping for Golds! #8909440

Val Feldman September 16, 2010
(Julianne, you're just the sweetest!) Thank you so much BP Friends for stopping by and leaving your comments...your support and encouragement is so much appreciated! ~Val #8910369

Merna L. Nobile September 16, 2010
Congratulations on your Finalist Award! Merna #8911063

Phyllis H. Burchett September 16, 2010
Congrats on this awesome finalist Valarie! #8911266

Ann Coates September 16, 2010
Congratulations on this stunning finalist Valarie. #8911446

Joannie Bertucci September 18, 2010
Valarie, I didn't even know that Waco had a Zoo, unless you mean Baylor U! :-)
Congratulations of this magnificent Finalist! #8916311

Nancy J. Locke September 21, 2010
SUPER CONGRATS ON YOUR FANTASTIC FINALISTS, VAL!!! You ROCK!!!
Cheers, Nancy J Locke #8922269

Carol Eade September 22, 2010
What a beautiful finalist, Valarie, another congratulations! #8923722

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