Threes company..

Kristina K

Threes company..

A trip to Melbourne Zoo, Victoria Australia..
One of my favourite animals, shot on my sony a200..
Rokinon f-500,1:8:0 mirrored lens. manual mode

516 views, 37 fav’s 195 comments as of 1st Nov 2009




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Threes company.. by Kristina K
Threes company.. by Kristina K
  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Stunning Kristina!! Happy Birthday xoxo

  • Kristina K replied

    hello jane, thanks so much for your lovely wishes. and comment.:)) k

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Just the way I like to see them, nice little kitty! Very nice Kristina, a lovely image and beautifully captured!! :))

  • Kristina K replied

    hi john, yeh i just wanted to hug them too..lol..thanks for the lovely comment :)) k

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Do you reckon they are laying there waiting for the women to bring back the days hunt lol ! my fav of the three ! great pile up K ! xx

  • Kristina K replied

    hi hun, they will be hungry if they are waiting for the woman..lol.
    thanks, glad you like them :)) k

  • Kristina K replied

    cant wait to see how yours turned out :)) k

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    this is just purrfect Kristina. Well taken and a fave for me.x

  • Kristina K replied

    hello catherine, thanks for the purrr fect and the fav..hugs :;)) k

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld

    Another fabulous photo!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much my friend :)) k

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    I don’t mind a little bonding but count me out of this group. Terrific shot!!!! Bill

  • Kristina K replied

    hi bill, oh i would love to have a group hug with them, no claws though..lol..thanks bill :)) k

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    You have done well to get this wonderful image without getting the cage wire in the way.

  • Kristina K replied

    hi roslyn, thanks, i had a very big lens to zoom in..:)) k

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautiful shot, lovely colours!! A special moment captured!!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello shaun, thanks so much for the lovely comment :)) k

  • AroonKalandy

    AroonKalandy

    Gorgeous shot….............Love the title, Too…..........

  • Kristina K replied

    hello aroon, thanks so much for the lovely comment :)) k

  • raymondo

    raymondo

    Great capture….like this lots..

  • Kristina K replied

    hey ray, thanks mate, hope things are good with you, glad you like this one lots :)) k

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Beautiful shot !

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks heaps helmut :)) k

  • RickF

    RickF

    Great catch!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks rick very much :)) k

  • francophotos

    francophotos

    WOnderful capture!!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much for the wonderful comment :)) k

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Love this Kristina! Wonderful work…

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks georgie very much :)) k

  • Samantha Dean

    Samantha Dean

    All are beautiful shots Kristina!!!! Well done!!!! :-)

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much sam :)) k

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Such a FABULOUS series you have here dear Kristina!!
    AWESOME job on all accounts!
    cheers, Rosie :))))

  • Kristina K replied

    hi hun thanks, glad you like the series. :)) k hugs

  • Tanya Bright

    Tanya Bright

    Beautiful shot, Kristina.

  • Kristina K replied

    hello tanya, thanks so much for the compliment, i love your gallery also..:)) k

  • Wayne Gerard Trotman

    Wayne Gerard T...

    Great shot!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello wayne, thanks so much for the lovely comment :)) k

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    How cute!! Three guys hanging out. Great capture, Kristina. xo

  • Kristina K replied

    hi lori, they were all just hanging out together, thanks :)) k

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Stunning shot! Love that new lens K!! (are you still talking to me, after the big Hap BIrt?!!)

  • Kristina K replied

    nothing can stop me talking vicki…lol…thanks for your wonderful birthday song..and for the lovely comments :))) k

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Kristina; Beautiful capture, excellent !
    steve

  • Kristina K replied

    hey steve, i really appreciate the excellent comment :)) k

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    this zoo has a good collection of lions I can see…ours here in Phoenix is quite lacking in that area.

  • Kristina K replied

    hi george, the melbourne zoo does have great cats..lol..i didnt get to the tigers, i did get some pics of the snow leopards, not good enough for here though..lol..
    will be going back to the zoo to do the other half that we didnt get to see when there on tuesday. glad i could share them with you thanks :)) k

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    good capture nice shot good work and happy birthday hope you had a great one

  • Kristina K replied

    hi dave thanks for the birthday wishes, i did have a great one..
    thanks for the the nice shot too..lol.. :)) k

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Wonderful wonderful shot,

  • Kristina K replied

    hi ann, thanks so so much :))) k

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    lovely light on these magnificant animals :)

  • Kristina K replied

    hi jenny, thanks so much :)) k

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much tk, i love the purrrrfect..;lol. :)) k

  • Edward Denyer

    Edward Denyer

    Excellent Image Kristina. All boys together. – Ted

  • Kristina K replied

    hi ted, thanks so much, yep all the boys together..men at work,,lol.:)k

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Wonderfulwonderful pic. Kristine. My pick of the three. Very well done – and a fav for me :o))

  • Kristina K replied

    hi sharona, thanks so much thanks for faving it and liking them all..:)) k

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Sorry – Kristina :o))

  • Kristina K replied

    no worries..lol..:)) k

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Magnificent photo – fantastic!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi margot, thanks for the magnificent comment :)) k

  • Erika Gouws

    Erika Gouws

    Wonderful shot!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much erika, :))) k

  • dougie1page2

    dougie1page2

    what’s your iso setting? best bet is keep it to 100 for crystal clear, and keep your aperture small, but i really don’t think that you can improve on this!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi d1p2..lol..100 was the setting, if i remember correctly, and i so thank you for the wonderful compliment. hugs :)) k

  • Pardus

    Pardus

    Great shot… so peaceful!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi pardus, thanks so much :)) k

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Awesome

  • Kristina K replied

    hi tony, thanks very much for the awesome comment :)) k

  • Kat36

    Kat36

    Three beautiful boys….fantastic shot… :)

  • Kristina K replied

    hi kat, thanks so much, they are lovely guys :)) k

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    Beautiful!!! big puddy cats :))

  • Kristina K replied

    hi diana, really big puddy cats lol.. thanks :)) k

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent capture, great trio.

  • Kristina K replied

    hi rosalie, thanks so much for checking out the trio :)) k

  • Terry Everson

    Terry Everson

    What a great image Kristina. Lucky you getting the three to-gether.

  • Kristina K replied

    hello terry, thanks my friend, they were just hanging around, think they had just eaten and were all very sleepy lol.. :)) k

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Wow! awesome image Kristina

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much julia, :)) k

  • shilohlin

    shilohlin

    precious and priceless !!! such an incredible shot!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi shilolin, nice to see you again, glad you like them :)) k

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    Thanks to the 300+ go long group for my feature..:))) k

  • Ken McElroy

    Ken McElroy

    Congratulations!

    Your image above was featured in our new group;

    300+ Go Long!

  • Kristina K replied

    Thanks ken very much..
    Thanks to the 300+ go long group for my feature..:))) k

  • Jason Asher

    Jason Asher

    Beautiful Kristina this is my fav of your Lions.

  • Kristina K replied

    glad you like them all jason thanks mate :)) k

  • Magee

    Magee

    Another superb capture K!! Gosh you sure did well with these wonderful creatures on your visit, and a very happy belated birthday to you too my friend. xx

  • Kristina K replied

    hi robyn, thanks so much for the lovely birthday wishes hun.xx
    i was happy that they were lying around just waiting for me..lol..
    hugs ♥ :)) k

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    Nice one!!!! Hope you thanked them for posing so well!!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi drew, thanks so much, i certainly did say thanks..lol..i think it was there full bellies that had them lazing around, i could still see the blood on their noses..hugs :)) k

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    beautiful work

  • Kristina K replied

    hugs to you my friend joy :)) k

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent !

  • Kristina K replied

    hi steve thanks very much for the excellent, :)) k

  • Vilmute

    Vilmute

    Oh dear! such a lovely cats:)

  • Kristina K replied

    hello vilmute, welcome, thanks so much for the visit and the lovely comment :)) k

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    Great shot!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello tamara, thanks so much for liking my lions shot :)) k

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    thanks to the 300+ long group for my feature, its very muchly appreciated :)) k

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Amazing shot Kristina!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello brian, thanks so much for the amazing comment :)) k

  • kevin fitzmaurice-brown

    kevin fitzmaur...

    Stunning image

  • Kristina K replied

    hello kevin thanks for the stunning comment :)) k

  • reflector

    reflector

    A great capture of the big cats ! Nice tones and poses.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks james, appreciate your comment :)) k

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Stunning Capture !

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks shadyuk, very much appreciated :)) k

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow awesome shot . .HAPPY BIRTHDAY ..it was mine also on Aug 11

  • Kristina K replied

    happy birthday to you to lu..thanks for the awesome comment :)) k

  • Samuel Vega

    Samuel Vega

    This is my favorate… nice work

  • Kristina K replied

    welcome samuel, thanks very much for the lovely comment and for it being your fav..:))) k

  • shakey

    shakey

    Great shot Kristina.

  • Kristina K replied

    hi shakey, thanks so much :))) k

  • Mimmie Hunter

    Mimmie Hunter

    Wonderful shot

  • Kristina K replied

    hello mimmie, thanks for the wonderful comment :)) k

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Incredible capture…..Beautifully done!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi gene, thanks so much for the wonderful compliment :)) k

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    Another great image. really enjoy this series.

    Di

  • Kristina K replied

    hi di, thanks so much my friend i am glad you have enjoyed the series :)) k

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Majestic shot – your lions are so perfect! Gorgeous work.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks for the majestic comment, i really appreciate it :)) k

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    beautifully captured Kristina

  • Kristina K replied

    hello my mate hans, thanks my friend :)) k

  • karenkirkham

    karenkirkham

    Beautiful capture congrats on the feature

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much karen, :)) k

  • Alain Safa

    Alain Safa

    Beautiful ,powerful and stunning family and photograph

  • Kristina K replied

    hello alain, thanks so much for your visit ans the stunning comment :)) k

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Superb image, Kristina, what a group!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi dave, thanks so much :)) k

  • Gary Kelly

    Gary Kelly

    That pretty much takes my breath away. Awesome!

  • Kristina K replied

    welcome & hello gary, thanks so much for the awesome comment and the fav, hope your breathing ok now..lol.. thanks :)) k

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    An excellent capture !

  • Kristina K replied

    hi stephen, thanks so much for the great comment :)) k

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    awesome work Kristina….love all zoo series…got tol ove the big cats!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello sue, thanks so much for the awesome comment :)) k

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    What a wonderful three :) Lovely soft tones.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks mariann, they were a wonderful trio :)) k

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    A really beautiful family portrait.

  • Kristina K replied

    they did look really comfy..lol..thanks william :)) k

  • Kristina K replied

    i appreciate the fav to my friend :))k

  • Ted Petrovits

    Ted Petrovits

    Ditto to what all the above said…wonderful work and subjects…they look like they just had a full meal…did you check and make sure everyone in the party was still there?

  • Kristina K replied

    lol..thanks my friend, they had just had a meal i thinkk as you can see on the lion in my battle scarred shot, he still has a bit of blood on his nose, i presume from his dinner..lol..yes we were all rogether..lol. thanks :)) k

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Oh wow, this is simply gorgeous. Awesome capture !!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello sean, thanks for the wow, and awesome :)) k

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    just sooo perfect … what a wonderful feeling of ease and pleasure!!! Great capture, sweetie!!!!

  • Kristina K replied

    ahh thanks for the perfect comment lois, hugs :)) k

  • Patriciakb

    Patriciakb

    Fantastic image…..purrrrrrfect!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much patricia for the purrfect..lol.. :)) k

  • Eva Andréasson

    Eva Andréasson

    Oh my… Can I come cuddle? ;) :) Great photo of these magnificent animals. Eva :)

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks eva, i’ll share the cuddles if we could get that close..lol.. :)) k

  • Eva Andréasson

    Eva Andréasson

    Yeah! But no claws or teeth allowed ;) LOL!

  • Kristina K replied

    yeh only cuddly paws no claws..lol.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Oh my these guys are gorgeous, what a fab capture !!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks very much my friend :)) k

  • whippet123

    whippet123

    Beautiful capture,love the colors and detail,your work is amazing~love your photos….Linda

  • Kristina K replied

    hi linda, thanks for the lovely compliments on my work,
    you keep up the good work as well..:)) k

  • PGornell

    PGornell

    Wow, gorgeous shot!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello pgornell, thanks very much for the wow comment i really appreciate it :))) k

  • Karin  Mai

    Karin Mai

    ah oh so so contented

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much karin :)) k

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Simply outstanding. detail, colour and beauty, instant fave.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks heaps steve for the lovely compliment and for the fave..:)) k

  • Chris Fawkes

    Chris Fawkes

    Amazing shot.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much chris :)) k

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Simply Great!!..Detailing is superb.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks my friend :)) k

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Just stunning work, Kristina. Some great photography and superb cropping in this series but this has to be my favourite. Magic!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks my friend, my wonderful 500 mm lens helped with the wonderful close ups, no manual cropping was needed..i am glad that you liked this one best, thanks so much :)) k

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert

    Fantastic!! superb lighting and detail! Kristina this is your BEST yet!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much ruth i appreciate your compliment hugs :)) k

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    This is awesome, just awesome – how sweet they look, but I bet you didn’t give em any cookies, eh? Beautiful job K!!! I’m so glad that you guys got to go again – fantastic job!!! Congrats on the well deserved feature – all of the shots are gorgeous!! xoxox to you!! :))))

  • Kristina K replied

    hi pol, no no cookies from me..lol. thanks hun thanks for the congrats on the feature..lol.. :)) k ♥ xxx

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Oh WOW Kristina!! Thisis totally awesome!! Right into my faves!!!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks heaps victoria for the wow and the fave.. :)) k

  • Jayme Rutherford

    Jayme Rutherford

    What an awesome capture!

  • Kristina K replied

    hey jayme, thanks so much :)) k

  • Leslie Hengen

    Leslie Hengen

    A pile of lions, love it!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi leslie, thanks heaps i am glad you love it..:))) k

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Awesome +

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks brandie for the + your sweet, hugs :)) k x

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Excellent moment captured. Unique and well done.—Steve

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much steve, appreciate your wonderful comment :)) k

  • Jodie Bennett

    Jodie Bennett

    Great capture

  • Kristina K replied

    hello jodie, welcome, and thanks for the lovely comment :)) k

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    thanks to bubble success stories for my wonderful feature :)) k

  • vonderzenn

    vonderzenn

    fantastic shots!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello von, thanks so much :)) k

  • Lanis Rossi

    Lanis Rossi

    Excellent capture!

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much lanis, i appreciate the excellent comment :) k

  • kaycam

    kaycam

    how absolutely gorgeous, I didnt realise that the males were to cosy with each other.

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks so much, i didnt know they cuddled that much either..lol.. :)) k

  • Wanda-Lynn

    Wanda-Lynn

    Wow! Excellent capture and great title!!

  • Kristina K replied

    hello wanda -lynn thanks very much for the wow comment :)) k

  • Evita

    Evita

    Congratulations !!! Placed in the Top Ten !!!
    BIG CAT CONTEST

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks evita for letting me know and thanks to al who voted, i really appreciate your support..:)) k

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    thanks to everyone, i have had 516 views, 37 fav’s and 195 comments on this shot as of 1.11.2009..i appreciate your support very much ..:)) k

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Great capture!!! Wonderfully done!! :D

  • Kristina K replied

    thanks heaps cee, :)) k

  • Rita Agostinelli

    Rita Agostinelli

    Gorgeous shot Kristina!! Love this …beautifuly captured! :)♥

  • Kristina K replied

    hello rita, i was a bit partial to them lol. thanks :)) k

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    Wow, superb!!!!

  • Kristina K replied

    hi mon, thanks for the wow, hugs :)) k

  • shararat

    shararat

    love your COMPANY

  • Kristina K replied

    ahh thanks shararat, love your flowers too..:)) k

  • DEJAN ALEKSOVSKI

    DEJAN ALEKSOVSKI

    Ohoooo now i see why you give me comment for my lynx:)))Wonderful photo

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1 4 days ago

    Fabulous capture!

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