Inspiring Photo: Hmmmm. Looks Like Dinner. #6122108

Hmmmm. Looks Like Dinner.

Uploaded: May 05, 2008

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Their expressions both amuse and intrigue me.
As they watched me with my camera, what the heck were THEY thinking?

A lioness pair
Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo, NY

Nikkor 18-200VR
ISO 100 f16 1/250th

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Irene Colling May 05, 2008

Either you spend all of your time flying off to Africa or you have access to a wonderful zoo. You have so many amazing wildlife photos. This, like all of your images is outstanding. The color, the detail, the POV are all spectacular. #915370

Donna Bedermann May 05, 2008

Lisa, absolutely great photo, love the expression, wonderful work! #5888614

Anita Hogue May 06, 2008

Fabulous capture, Lisa! #5890125

Eugenio Diaz May 06, 2008

superb image…great color and background!!! #5890513

Holly Shao May 06, 2008

Awesome capture and beautiful tones, Lisa!

Holly #5890813

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 06, 2008

Lisa...Your cat images are TOTALLY out of sight!!!!!! This is such an amazing image...sneers and all!!!!! :-) love Love LOVE this image!!!!! ♫ k #5892047

Kathleen Rinker May 06, 2008

Great image, the one looks like he is not impressed that you were taking his photo must be a little camera shy, great work! #5892287

Jane E. Kirn May 06, 2008

Brilliant cat capture!!!!!!!!! Wow, love the clarity and color. #5893422

Renata Gusciora May 07, 2008

Beautiful image!Great clarity,really wonderful! #5893881

Erin Appelbaum May 07, 2008

Great composition and detail Lisa. Peter #5894477

Kimi A. Phillips May 07, 2008

They are probably thinking..."grrrr, its that girl with the camera again!" :) The expressions are priceless on this one! LOVE IT!!!!! My fav! #5895541

Hendrik Storme May 07, 2008

Terrific capture!!!! #5896055

Gail R. Schuett May 07, 2008

Woderful capture of "expression..these two are just gorgeous..your lighting,clarity and color are picture purrfect! Gail #5896175

Steven E. Ray May 09, 2008

I agree, they do exhibit the most unusual expressions. The one on the right almost appears to have a "sneer" :) Wonderful capture on this wild life photo Lisa! #5903365

David Van Camp May 09, 2008

Great expressions :) Another nice capture, Lisa! #5904467

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 12, 2008

Great timing, beautiful presentation and excellent portrait Lisa! #5914547

Lisa J. Boulden May 14, 2008

Thank you ALL for your great comments on this sweet (and somewhat COMICAL)pair of lions!
Many blessings, Lisa♥
#5921630

Tammy Espino May 14, 2008

lol I like the one in the front! She has a itch or tickle or sneer? :) Awesome capture! #5923161

Anne M. Young May 14, 2008

Another great shot Lisa - she was wondering how good you would taste! Having spent time with a young lion recently its amazing how much instinct they are born with - despite captive birth....

#5923555

Sharon Sawyer May 14, 2008

Congratulations on your EFP, Lisa. I wonder what they are thinking??? the lions that is. LOL #5924184

Stephanie Frey May 15, 2008

Expressions are great! Lighting, comp and detail are excellent. #5924908

Kathleen R. Struckle May 15, 2008

Great capture Lisa. Love their expressions. :) #5928830

Lisa J. Boulden May 16, 2008

Tammy, Anne, Sharon, Stephanie, and Kathleen: Thank you for such wonderful comments!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #5930107

Dianna Hauf May 16, 2008

HI LISA!!!! Will you take me there on my visit? ;) They are a wonderful pair! Great expression, GREAT capture!!! Composition is so wonderful as well as the color and lighting! Well deserved EP! #5932013

Lisa J. Boulden May 16, 2008

Oh, Dianna!
I'd love to bring you to the Buffalo Zoo! They're opening a brand new rainforest exhibit this summer. Sara will love it!
Thanks for your kind comments about this image! The gal in the front was making all sorts of funny faces... perhaps I'll post another one of her later tonight!
Hugs, Lisa♥ #5932452

C A June 12, 2008

Hi Lisa,
I think the right one is loving it, you shooting them. I think I can see a bit of a smile.. I like this one like most of your photos. Another masterpiece Lisa. Best wishes c. #6052050

Ted L. Craig August 17, 2008

Looks as though my comment is way behind all the rest. However, I noticed this received an 'Editor's Pick' and I think deservedly so. #6325241

Cheryl Schneider August 02, 2009

Great subjects and great timing on your part. Excellent image! #7806624

Liz blahh August 02, 2009

Is that a smile or a snarl? Great capture! #7808549

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 03, 2009

I love their expressions, beautiful image Lisa! #7811725

Lee-Anne Shortridge August 13, 2009

She looks like she's thinking, You want a piece of me?? I love this photo. Thanks so much for sharing! :-) #7845870

A P September 19, 2009

$\"Outstanding\" Pictures, Images and Photos$

CONGRATULATIONS Best of luck in the next round girlfriend #7957430

Anne M. Young September 20, 2009

congratulations - cool capture! #7957509

Nikki McDonald September 20, 2009

Wonderful animal portrait, Lisa. Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round. #7957882

Stefania Barbier September 20, 2009

congratulations again Lisa!!! #7958060

Michelle Alton September 20, 2009

Congratulations, Lisa...on all your finalists for August. #7958281

Renee Doyle September 20, 2009

Just love the expression you have captured here Lisa!! Congratulations!! #7958411

Kim Andelkovic September 20, 2009

Congratulations Lisa on your finalist.....lovely work. #7958604

Linda D. Lester September 20, 2009

Beautiful capture....Congratulations! #7958902

Aimee C. Eisaman September 20, 2009

I think that one on the right has gas or something....I recognize that face....I have 3 boys so gas is common at my house! LOL! Really a great capture! Congrats on your finalist! :~) #7959010

Tammy Scott September 20, 2009

Congratulations on another awesome finalist! #7959412

Lisa J. Boulden September 20, 2009

LOL Aimee!
Thank you all for your wonderful support and sweet comments!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #7960310

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009

Congratulations Lisa!!
Awesome finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #7960328

Nancyj E. Hovey September 20, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7960748

Judy V. Kennamer September 20, 2009
Gorgeous Lisa!!! Congrats!!!! #7960773

Debra R. Harder September 20, 2009
Your animal portraits are always magnificent, Lisa! CONGRATULATIONS on another OUTSTANDING finalist!! BEAUTIFUL image!! Deb #7960846

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009
I'm sure you look good enough to eat, Lisa! CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding portrait! #7960971

R. J. Laudenbacher September 20, 2009
Big congratulations on this oustanding finalist. I have to agree with Aimee, I have seen this expression and it usually means you better be running for fresh air! LOL ;) Good luck in the next round #7961442

M.Christine Duncan September 20, 2009
Beautiful work Lisa, congrats!!! Love the quality of light in this image, really lovely! #7961520

Tammy Espino September 20, 2009
Congrats X2 Lisa :) #7961910

Jean-Pierre Ducondi September 20, 2009
Beautiful finalist Lisa. Congrats.
JP #7962592

Leslie McLain September 20, 2009
Congrats on another wonderful finalist, Lisa. #7963980

Teresa Burnett September 20, 2009
Congratulations on another awesome finalist, Lisa!! I love their expressions!! #7964094

Erica Murphy September 20, 2009
Love this one too Lisa! The one on the right has a bit of a smirk. Love the expression. Congratulations! #7964376

Kathy Cline September 21, 2009
Congrats again Lisa!

glitter-graphics.com #7965646

frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2009
Fun but excellent capture my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. Way to go. #7968297

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 21, 2009
Big congratulations on this awesome finalist Lisa! I just loved it!
jo ann c. #7968336

Ken Smith September 21, 2009
Two of a kind equates to the winner's circle. Congrats again, Lisa! #7968516

Usman M. Bajwa September 21, 2009
Beautiful image, Lisa. Expect to see this in the Winner's Circle!
UB. #7969058

Sam Britt September 21, 2009
Congrats again, another terrific finalist, Lisa! #7969277

Leland N. Saunders September 22, 2009
Congrats, again, Lisa ... marvelous !!
Lee #7970809

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 23, 2009
Congratulations,Lisa!! #7974319

Eugenio Diaz September 23, 2009
HUGE Congratulations Lisa!!!
Well done! #7975417

Daniel Ruf September 24, 2009
Congrats on the finalist tag. Keep up the good work. #7978244

Michael Lynch September 25, 2009
Awesome FINALIST; congrats ! #7981720

Graeme yew Chow September 25, 2009
Awesome tiger . Congratulation on your super finalist. #7984007

Cindy Bendush September 25, 2009
Love these lions' expressions Lisa -- I think they find you ... interesting? Congrats on this superb finalist! #7984412

Kim Lund September 26, 2009
These adorable animals look like they are posing just for you! Awesome capture. Congrats on the finalist award. Most deserving. #7985016

Lorna Shutter September 28, 2009
Wow! Incredible expressions! They are staring right into your camera! Very beautiful and majestic creatures! Awesome capture, Lisa! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award!!!!! :)
Let's Dance!!!!! :)
#7990774

Dianna Murphy September 29, 2009
I missed this! gorgeous work my friend!She's grinning at you! #7994458

Jane Hirst September 29, 2009
I love their expressions..........congratulations!! #7995249

Jane Hirst September 29, 2009
I love their expressions..........congratulations!! #7995250

Smita Pawar September 30, 2009
Congratulations on your winner! #7998153

Jan M. Sarazen September 30, 2009
Beautiful capture, the expressions are wonderful. Congrats #7998875

Datha Y. Thompson October 01, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Lisa!! :0) #8000295

Shawn Jennings October 09, 2009
Another fantastic finalist, Lisa! Congratulations! #8022256

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