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I'm really very Friendly! [Animals]

© Phillip D. Minnis

I'm really very Friendly!

Uploaded: April 20, 2006 01:50:37

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Paula Kelly April 20, 2006

Beautiful image Phillip #430449

Sharon King April 20, 2006

WOW, great close up! The eyes are unbelievable! It makes you want to reach out and pet him! #2664508

Tracy H. Perry April 20, 2006

Beautiful image Philip! The details and clarity are amazing! #2664598

Mary Swift April 20, 2006

Gorgeous!! I love your composition of this! #2666471

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 20, 2006

Fantastic close up. Love the colors. #2667580

Janine Russell level-deluxe April 20, 2006

Phillip, awesome closeup portrait with excellent detail, clarity, lighting and composition. Is that your reflection in the eye? #2667747

Phillip D. Minnis April 20, 2006

Oh, thank you very much, everyone, for your comments on this image!

Janine, I was unaware of my reflection until someone on another site brought it to my attention..

Yes, it is me - I was wearing a pale blue shirt on the day. I was absolutely shocked when I saw this - how amazing!

The image was captured through dirty hand-smudged glass. The lion was about 6 feet away from the camera. After I captured the image, the lion came and put its nose against the glass, literally 6 inches from my face. It was an incredible experience!

Once again, thank you for all your comments!


Cheers

Phil #2667763

June 08, 2006

You really filled the frame well here with nice curves that starts at the eyes and flows down toward the nose. #2869923

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