Wild Love by Franco De Luca Calce
Franco De Luca Calce

Wild Love by

1181 views 13/Feb/2011

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Theme: Lovers (and love’s little joys)

10 years old Asiatic Lion and Lioness in captivity Chester UK
Endangered species

Shot with Canon 1d mk3
Captured from behind wired enclosure

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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wildlife, lions, mammal, exotic, big cats, mourning, captivity, francosfotos, love, valentines day

Comments

  • Scott  d' Almeida
    Scott d' Almeidaabout 3 years ago

    outstanding;

  • Thank you Scott for liking it enough to add to your faves I`m really pleased that you like it!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Cheyenne
    Cheyenneabout 3 years ago

    Just so beautiful! Love this shot as well. Yet so sad.

  • ebonyjane
    ebonyjaneabout 3 years ago

    awsome pic
    great capture

  • Thanks I`m really pleased you like it and thanks for the fave!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Andrew Paranavitana
    Andrew Paranav...about 3 years ago

    beautiful shot Franco, really captures the relationship and understanding between the two. ive never noticed the dark mane that the asiatic lions have, compared to african ones.

  • Thanks for favouriting!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • kathy s gillentine
    kathy s gillen...about 3 years ago

    beautiful capture

  • StopComplaining
    StopComplainingalmost 3 years ago

    wow thats so amazing i love this

  • NancyC
    NancyCover 2 years ago

    This is beautiful. You’ve so captured such a caring, loving couple. :)
    So sad, no matter what species, the loss of a child is the same for any parent.

  • Thanks so much Nancy I`m really pleased that you like it thank you for reading and for caring and thank you for the fave!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Samantha Bailey
    Samantha Baileyover 2 years ago

    Just beautiful …

  • jdmphotography
    jdmphotographyover 1 year ago

    Great work love it super stunning ! ….

  • Cheers John glad you like it and thanks for the fave!

    – Franco De Luca Calce

  • Alexa Pereira
    Alexa Pereiraover 1 year ago

    Wonderful image super moment captured here congrats
    Alexa