Lion Hearts

© Melissa Olsen

Lion Hearts

Uploaded: May 13, 2011 06:39:39

Description

One of my favorite movies is “The Ghost and the Darkness” so this shared moment of affection between 2 young brothers at the Denver Zoo really captured my heart and eye.
Several layers of effects used to convey a feel of confidence and mystery.


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 13, 2011

Outstanding capture of them Melissa!! #1376702

frank w. degenhardt May 13, 2011

I really love the way you profiled them Mel and the way they are sharing a bonding. It is amazing that these brothers will work as a team, quite a sight to see. Beautiful capture of their strong character that makes them the king of the jungle. Gorgeous colors.
Have a wonderful day my dear friend. #9403079

Gina Cormier May 13, 2011

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just spectacular Melissa!!!!! #9403170

Tammy Espino May 13, 2011

Majestic capture!! You have all winners to me ! #9403178

Douglas Pignet May 13, 2011

beautiful capture #9403214

JudyAnn Rector level-classic May 13, 2011

Magnificent capture, Melissa. #9403221

Melissa Olsen May 13, 2011

If you all like these brothers you will love the movie. Thanks! #9403246

Phyllis H. Burchett May 13, 2011

Terrific capture for the MT. #9403650

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 13, 2011

Wonderful capture of these 2 together Melissa! #9403823

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 13, 2011

Oh I love that movie!!! Terrific capture, too, Melissa! Love your POV! #9403827

Karen E. Gold level-classic May 13, 2011

Awesome Capture!! #9403838

Jeffrey R. Bange May 13, 2011

What a fantastic capture Melissa of these two magnificent brothers. #9403959

Susan Weisensel May 14, 2011

Outstanding work and capture Melissa, they look so sweet. #9404875

Melissa Olsen May 15, 2011

Thanks to all for you gracious comments!
#9405678

Jorgen Jensen May 15, 2011

This is an outstanding image Melissa. Excellent capture at the right time and place....and a great PS treatment. #9405862

Tammy Espino December 14, 2011

Whooooo Congrats Melissa on this awesome finalist! #9865275

Douglas Pignet December 14, 2011

Congrats on this great finalist...way to go!!! #9865705

Debbie E. Payne December 14, 2011

Great shot, Melissa. It's been a while since I've been at the Denver Zoo! Congrats on this beauty. #9867493

Susan Weisensel December 14, 2011

Congrats Melissa. #9867614

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 15, 2011

Great shot. Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa. #9868682

Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2011

Perfect effects on this wonderful image, Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #9868956

Jeffrey R. Bange December 15, 2011

Congratulations Melissa on your finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #9869045

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 15, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #9869259

Ken Smith level-classic December 15, 2011

Hey Melissa, congrats on your silver...very nicely done! #9869752

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2011

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Melissa!

jo ann c.
#9870066

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 15, 2011

Congratulations Melissa! A wonderful image! #9870354

Merna L. Nobile December 16, 2011

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile
#9872146

Robert R. Goodman December 18, 2011

A big Congratulations my friend,WTG Melissa!!! #9875761

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