The Lion Tamer

© Laura E. Swan

The Lion Tamer

Uploaded: November 21, 2012

Description


They Call Him:

"Layth"
* * * THE LION TAMER * * *

In Ancient Times No One Could Tame
The Savage Beasts As Well As He.

Great Stories Were Written of His Adventures
And Travels.

Somehow he has made it to modern times and into my Gallery!
(It's a MIRACLE!)

His Real Name Is Written In Arabic
BELOW HIS PICTURE!

Note: My Name and Copyright can also be found on the creation above in Arabic! (Ha!)

I will add the original image inside of the thread.

* * *
Magic done in the:
Smart Photo Editor and Google Translation.
f2.8 , 1/60

Layth in Arabic means Lion.

Here is my name:
لورا إميلي سوان

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 21, 2012

* * * #1499672

Mary K. Robison November 22, 2012

Exceptional effects on this creative image, Pom! Love the black frame and the black portions within the frame. Great use of Arabic language throughout.

He looks like a figure iin a bible story ~ but then, you've already explained who he is, haven't you? ;-D
I believe we're looking at a winner here.
#10428890

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 22, 2012

Hi Mare! :D I had a real "time" figuring out who he was. Darn it. Maybe he is really King Solomon or someone? Rats!

Do you really like it? I know it might look a bit controversial to do a piece like this one...Using a whole different language etc...but BP is supposed to be world wide and for all people. Even "Layth", right?!! :D

(Besides what has ever stopped me from being "different"...?) HeeHee...

Thanks so much and see you soon at YOUR gallery!

Night night!
-Pommy of the Desert #10428909

Michelle Alton November 22, 2012

Wow...you must have been REALLY overflowing with inspiration while working on this one. Well...it is NOT Peter O'Toole!

Wonderful creation and story, Laura. #10429023

Monnie Ryan November 22, 2012

Awesome, Laura! #10429047

Douglas Pignet November 22, 2012

nicely done....you & your family have a wonderful day #10429100

Antonio Amen November 22, 2012

Nice creative work, like it. Have a nice day #10429283

Wm Nosal November 22, 2012

Awesome DD Work Laura!

Happy Thanksgiving #10429612

Tammy Espino November 23, 2012

Wonderful work you creative girl you!:) Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!! #10430386

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 24, 2012

Love it, Laura!! Great work! #10431386

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe November 26, 2012

So creative......thanks for the story too....Have a wonderful day Laura! #10433782

Ellen Hodges November 26, 2012

Super cool shot and work, Laura!! #10433888

Neal D. Hatcher November 27, 2012

Awesome DD work #10435212

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 28, 2012

He still looks like an Arabian sheikh to me, SSSLala. But I have a feeling I've seen him before... Hmmm... Not sure.
Anyway - handsome fellow and a most FABULOUS image!!! #10436748

Colette M. Metcalf November 28, 2012

Wonderful work!! Probably will see this again!! #10436910

Robert R. Goodman November 28, 2012

Hi Laura,LOL!!!My friend.You had me fooled.Awesome DD work,I hope your well and everything is fine.I'll be heading back over to the east coast next summer!!!!! #10436922

John Connolly November 28, 2012

A remarkable fun creation Sister Swanee! Somehow that face looks familiar to me also, anyway you have created another little masterpiece! Keep up the good work! #10436928

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 28, 2012

Hi everyone!!!!!

I sure feel sorry for the people and pets all around me here at home. They are my DDR victims! Hahahahahaha! I usually only experiment with my own "mug" to keep the peace. Dale liked this one however and it was fun to post.

I'm really enjoying your feedback. Thanks so much everybody and Yes...I knew some of you would recognize who this was. HeeHee...

I hope you all have wonderful days!

-Sister Lala Swanee :D #10436949

Lorna Shutter November 28, 2012

Wow! How cool is this?! Fabulous DDR work here, Sis! You're really getting good at this, aren't you! I'm with Kiki ... Looks like an Arabian Sheikh to me too! Ask him if he owns a camel. Ha! Ha! You guys must have had a great time on Hallowe'en! Love this capture! :) #10437113

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 28, 2012

The Smart Photo Editor makes another appearance! Very creative work, Ms.Laura!! Fantastic work, actually!! #10437315

Ann Coates level-classic November 28, 2012

Very cool Laura, great to see you are having lots of fun with your Smart Photo Editor, it is certainly getting your creative juices flowing. #10437424

Stephen Zacker December 03, 2012

I do believe you have found your forte #10448248

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 03, 2012

Hi guys! Yes. He owns a few camels. 350 of them to be exact. Or is that 350 horse power he has? I get confused. Heehee...

I enjoyed making this.

Steve, is my forte Arabic or DDR??? HeeHee...

S.P.E. is so much fun! Good to see you all! Thank you!!

-Laura :D #10448741


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