The Ravages of Royalty

© Wally Orlowsky

The Ravages of Royalty

Uploaded: July 08, 2006 04:02:14

Description


This male lion was the head of a small pride on the Masai Mara in Kenya. He bore the scars of many battles required to maintain his reign.

Several PSP 9 filters used to emphasize detail & color to create a royal portrait look, background "burned" to remove distracting elements.

Comments

David L. Luchowski July 08, 2006

Excellent image,Wally. Very well done. #479726

Colleen Braun July 08, 2006

looks like a rugged old guy... #2999565

Kathy Reeves July 08, 2006

Beautiful image. I feel sorry for him having to fight! #2999639

Joy Rector July 08, 2006

wow, fantastic, love the techniques #2999727

William C. Raco level-classic July 08, 2006

WOW! This is superb, Wally!
I love the details, the way the face stands out against the background, the expression and scars
Very impressive work

Bill #2999728

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 08, 2006

Nice capture Wally. Love the effects. #2999985

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 08, 2006

Stunning, absolutely stunning Wally!
The lighting on his face helps dramatize his mangeled beauty! #3001213

Janine Russell level-deluxe July 08, 2006

Wally, excellent detail, lighting, composition and effects. #3001917

Marsha S. Smith July 11, 2006

Talk about impressive! Both the gorgeous lion and your work on this image. Wow! #3015470

Jenny Bosmans August 26, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Wally! :) #3220148

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 26, 2006

Congratulations, Wally, and superb finalist!!!
-Debby #3220806

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic August 26, 2006

Congrats on this OUTSTANDING finalist, Wally! #3222588

Paul Michko August 27, 2006

Congratulation on another great finalist, Wally. #3224321

Carla Metzler August 28, 2006

Congratulations, Wally! #3232082

Kate Jackson September 01, 2006

Many congratulations Wally! I absolutely love this! #3254718

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