Wild Love II by Franco De Luca Calce
Franco De Luca Calce

Wild Love II by

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Featured in the Exotic Mammals group

Asiatic Lion and Lioness in captivity Chester UK
Endangered species

Captured from behind wired enclosure
Shot with Canon 1d mk3

There is a very sad story that goes with this series of shots;
The lions have just been reunited after the loss of their 4 month old cub due to illness

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About Franco De Luca Calce

Wildlife Photographer UK

All shots are taken in captivity from behind bars or glass unless otherwise stated

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asiatic lions, lovers, valentines day, big cats, captivity, love, mourning, nature, endangered, francosfotos

Comments

  • Cheyenne
    Cheyenneabout 3 years ago

    Another beautiful shot! I love their facial expressions. :) New FAV! :)

  • Thanks again glad you like them so much thank you for favouriting so much of my work!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Ginny York
    Ginny Yorkabout 3 years ago

    Oh no….That really is sad Franco. At least they still have each other. Such a beautiful shot of them with excellent detail and DOF.

  • Thank you very much Ginny it was really heart wrenching to see them shortly after it happened these shots are much happier!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Cheyenne
    Cheyenneabout 3 years ago

    You are welcome. I enjoy your work a lot, and love people to see them too. :) Welcome again! :)

  • Ginny York
    Ginny Yorkabout 3 years ago

    Congradulations on your Feature Franco!

  • Ginny York
    Ginny Yorkabout 3 years ago

    I really love it…and I’m so glad to hear they are feeling better. I do think I see some sadness in the mothers eyes. Maybe they will have more that will survive. I hope so.

  • pinkster
    pinksterabout 3 years ago

    WOW THAT’S ONE FANTASTIC PHOTO

  • Cora Wandel
    Cora Wandelabout 3 years ago

    What a sad story to go with this beautiful photo. This is a very revealing work of the animal kingdom.

  • StopComplaining
    StopComplainingalmost 3 years ago

    lions are so beautiful i love your whole series

  • Thanks for your kind words I really appreciate it!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • KristineNora
    KristineNoraalmost 3 years ago

    Nature, beautiful and heart wrenching ….a brilliant capture…k

  • Thanks so much I`m really pleased that you like them and thanks for favouriting!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Elenne Boothe
    Elenne Bootheabout 2 years ago

    Simply beautifull.

  • Thanks very much Elenne I`m really pleased that you like this one!

    – Franco De Luca Calce