Leonardo...
A friends Blue Ribbon prize winning pet hog.

Nikon D8-~18/55
Alton, Illinois
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Anthony Hedger
WOW! quite a pretty litle thing eh? LOL
Great shot though Lj
LjMaxx replied
Yeah.. He is certainly something that way in the world of beauty.. What a catch! lol. Thanks A.. :)
Von McKnelly
Long hair ROCKS!!
He looks to be a very wise old dude.
Killer pet portrait! Fav
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Von.. Soooooo much! :)
Cimmerrian
awww hes a cutie , though looks like he needs his hair touched up a bit :) Great shot !
LjMaxx replied
He is growing it out for a new look.. Thanks C.. :)
eltotton
a great image of this animal. I am still wondering about Disneyland.
LjMaxx replied
Do they have these for the kids at Disney? I must have missed that section.. T.Y. E.. :)
eltotton
No they don’t have them, but I was refering to the Jungle book. Yeh, that is a great idea to have real one there for the kids to see.
LjMaxx replied
Kidding ya.. Thanks E..
dougie1
looks like a wild boar i met on the way home from the pub one night!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Dougie.. Enjoy your weekend.. :)
cherylc1
awesome!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Handsome pet aye.. :)
LjMaxx replied
Appreciate the comment C>. T.Y…
sss526
That is a face only a mother could LOVE… Great shot
LjMaxx replied
Hi SSS… Hey.. he does have a beautiful face huh.. Very photogenic too.. .. hahahaha… T.Y.. LJM
Kate Adams
Very beautiful capture,not something I would like for a pet LOL,
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kate.. Enjoy the weekend too! :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Miss Kate… Hope u r well & good… T.Y.. :) LJM
Al Bourassa
This is a PET ????
I sure wouldn’t turn my back on this guy…
LjMaxx replied
Seems to be yes.. Some of my friends are… unique.. Thanks Al.. Happy weekend to you..:)
LjMaxx replied
Hey Al… Isnt he a handsome one… :) Thanks… LJM
rebelgirl
What a good looking freind you have there!!!! LOL
LjMaxx replied
Thanks R.G. Yes.. a handsome gent indeed.. :)
John Hooton
You wouldn’t want to fall out with one of these guys. They can jump obstacles and run faster than you can! Good picture, it has a mysterious prehistoric quality. :-))
LjMaxx replied
Hi John.. Thanks.. Thats what I thought too/prehistoric looking. Cool.. Have a terrific weekend! :)
Lynn Bawden
Looks like my ex mother-in-law…Ha-Ha…Nice capture…Lynn
LjMaxx replied
Hahahahhahahahaa… Too funny.. T.Y. Lynn.. I needed the good laugh tonight… :)
AnaCBStudio
lol…pet?...great capture…beautiful comp
Sensiworld
Wow !
Antanas
Great capture again
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Antanas… Glad you commented.. :)
Victoria Sheldon
Stunning photo. And this is a pet?
Charles Dobbs ...
Looks like me in the morning! Well done!
LjMaxx replied
hahahahhaha…. Your not alone… Thanks Charles… :)
David G. Fredr...
A face only a mother could love… I forsee a horror movie… wonderfully photographed Lj… Dave
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dave… Hope u r doing well… Thanks for commenting.. A real handsome ladd… :)
LjMaxx replied
Hahahahah.. He would be good for a horror movie huh.. Thanks Dave.. Wishing you a terrific week. :) LJM
Rosina Lamberti
great work
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Rosina.. I appreciate your commenting.. :)
Boban
Excellent ........................ B.
amarica
Awsome work.
Scott Denny
Very nice treatments here. Nice framing also.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Scott.. Thanks for taking the time to comment.. :)
SueAnne
OMG kinda scary looking
Elana Bailey
Wow. This is great. Well done.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Elana.. Glad you ck’d Leonardo out.. I like him too. Have yourself a fabulous day! :)
Nancy Stafford
now lj this is too cute.. he is a bit scary.. great photograp…
mlynnd
Wow, I just love the lighting on this guy.
Scott Denny
Great colors and tones. Knarly looking animal.
LjMaxx replied
Yeah… lol.. He was looking at me like he was gonna run me down… I shot & ran….Thanks again Scott.. :)
Marilyn Harris
What a shot!!! What a character!!!
africanbush
now that is an old warthog
LjMaxx replied
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my handsome friend A.B.. :)
Lizzy0538
Now there is a face only a mother could love. Great shot. A tad on the ugly side but I guess Mom love it. The contrast and background is great.
Deb
LjMaxx replied
Hahahaha… so true.. Kinda cute nan ugly way though.. Thanks Lizzy0538… Much appreciation to you :)
Charles McKean
Fab
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Charles. :)
Von McKnelly
I know you’re very good at what you do but this…this work is truly out of this world.
Congrats on the feature of this lovely artwork.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Von… Isn’t he something to look at.. lol.. He scared me some.. But.. worth my knees shakin’ about… I was happy with the end result while preparing to run…. T.Y… :)
Nature's Realm
This is truly a wonderful capture. The darker background really allows the Warthog to pop out at you and allow you…fantastic. – Dennis
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dennis.. Sorry so late,, Away on vaca.. Thanks for commenting here.. I appreciate it very much. :)
Taff
Outstanding, love the color, tone and texture in this shot.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Taff.. Sorry so late,, Away on vaca.. Thanks for commenting here.. I appreciate it very much. :)
Renee Dawson
This is a great image. I love it!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Renee.. Sorry so late,, Away on vaca.. Thanks for commenting here.. I appreciate it very much. :)
Jan Piller
Wow – what a terrific shot! Just beautiful!! well maybe not beautiful… he’s rather ugly in fact…. but wow – incredible image!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jan.. Sorry so late,, Away on vaca.. Thanks for commenting here.. I appreciate it very much. Yes.. he is a bit on the homely side..lol.. :)
richiedean
I knew I’d seen him somewhere before …. Titanic wasnt it …........ :))
LjMaxx replied
Hi Richie.. Sorry so late,, Away on vaca.. Thanks for commenting here.. I appreciate it very much. :)
Randall Spencer
Ever notice how all old timers take great photos, . . . . he looks like an old timer to me. Ü
Randy
LjMaxx replied
Sorry so late to send my Thanks for commenting here Randall. Oversight on my part.. Thank you~ :)
Carol Barona
Oh he is so ugly he is cute! Great capture.
LjMaxx replied
I agree.. He really does have a sweet persona too.. He is a family pet for many years.. Big guy too. Thanks Carol!
jwinman
Amazing lighting! This is a remarkable shot…. he looks very cool. Awesome color!
LjMaxx replied
Sorry so late to send my Thanks for commenting here Jwinman. Oversight on my part.. Thank you~ :)
LudaNayvelt
woooooooow! awesome capture, but I do not think I would like to meet this guy
kenspics
Mr DaVinci looks as though he was having a REALLY tough day!!!!
AWESOME shot Lj!!!
SueAnne
Oh Lj he almost looks scary, great shot though
Danielle Espin
Nice shot!
valzart
W0W! watta brill capture sweetheART delightful & so unique ;} happy hippy hugglez
zooreka
You been spying on me in the mornings gal??? – caught me without my robe and at my best too ;)
Don’t know how you did this but it is awesome!!!! Wonderful piece!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Zoo! Yes.. I could not resist capturing your morning beauty… lol… Pleased you liked this one.. I took it very early in the morning.. Farm life.. Hummm.. so early to rise every day… not for me.. :)
Bunny Clarke
What a fabulous capture LJ! Outstanding piece.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Bunny!
Shaun Whiteman
Wonderful shot of these amazing animals, great lighting!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Shaun.. Like your new avitar too~ :)
Natasha van Dyk
wow, this is stunning! great work!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Natasha~ :)
Lois Bryan
WOW!!! LJ!!!! What an amazing creature … and glorious capture!!!!! Well done!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Lois. Made my day start out great with this comment~ :)
melant1017
This is awesome, love the mood you set with the bg :-) Nice work my friend!
~A
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Antonio. Really appreciate this comment.. . :)))
chijude
Ooo Hmm …No … dont want to meet Leonardo thank you. Prefer the stuffed gorilla which props open the door to my mother’s room in her Aged Care facility who also has the name Leonardo!!
Great work Lj
LjMaxx replied
Hahahah.. I hear you Chijude.. Many Thanks!
bigbear2311
Hey, what a shot!! Love it!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Bear… :)))
DevineDayDreams
it’s the inside that counts no??.........i think leonardo is cute!!! :)
LjMaxx replied
I agree Daisy… He looks far more fearful than he really is.. :) T.Y.!
helmutk
Great work !!!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here H~ :)
John44
Wow.. well taken !
( are all legs and arms still there ?)
LjMaxx replied
Good morning John.. Many Thanks for commenting on Leonardo.. He does still have all his walking feet…. So long as he behaves himself I think.. lol..

Davidknot
What a beautiful creature!!!! Wonderful colors and pose!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much David~
ilpo laurila
Great capture.
LjMaxx replied
Hi ilpo.. Many Thanks~
Paul Scarsella
awesome capture!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Paul,.. Hope u r well & good. Pleased for your comment here.. Leo is too.. :) Lj
Roy Lindman
Vow !
Cool shot !
Looks older than a human being !
LjMaxx replied
Hey there Roy. Many Thanks to you here.. :) Lj
Steve Buffington
Wonderful capture. Congrats on your feature!—Steve
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Steve.. I really appreciate your cking my Leonardo out and commenting.. :)
Béla Török
Wow…what a fabulous image, my friend!
LjMaxx replied
Your the best Bela. Thanks!
SandraRos
He is so ugly he is actually beautiful. When I saw the name Leonardo I just had to come and look my husband’s name is Leon and sometimes his good friends call him Leonardo as a form on endearment LOL I am sure you will understand if I say my husband is extremely handsome, it is only the name the two of them share.
LjMaxx replied
Hahahaha.. I hear ya Sandra. I see that same thing too.. Also.. I bet your hubby is a stunner.. Thanks so much for commenting here :)Lj
minddoc1
wow lj what a shot! you are truly gifted
LjMaxx replied
Not so sure I would say that but I do appreciate that you ck’d my Leonardo out. He belongs to a friend of mine.. I always feel the need to photograph him when I visit there.. He seems far more friendly than he appears..lol. T.Y. Rob~ :)
Lucindawind
wondrful captures of him .. not sure I would have him as a pet but hes lovely :)
robpixaday
Yow!!!!!
MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!
brian pendrey
stunning image
maxy
Wow! Look at those tusks!!!! Stunning creatures – this is an awesome shot with the beautiful mysterious background so green and lush and him… coming right at you! Amazing work and instant fav! xoxo!
CarolM
My, he is handsome! Wonderful animal portrait and I love his name. He’s a perfect Leonardo. Excellent photography.
Svetlana Sewell
Absolutely briiliant shot & textures LJ!
RichardKlos
Interetsing….. it has a face only a mother could love. LOL
Excellent work!!
Christophe Testi
Love the tones in this one, great capture!
Ginny York
LJ! This looks like a Warthog!! LOL Great shot of it! Where do your friends live???? :))
Cheryl Lunde
Unbelievable pet, not one that I would want! Great capture tho’
longball
OMG Great Picture!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Longball.. Many Thanks to you~ :)
artisandelimage
an impressive encounter for sure !
great capture !
my best, francis.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Francis.. Good to see you.. Thanks so much for cking out Leo.. He scared me a tadd.. Shoot & run… lol..
Jonice
Lj you captured him so well and he is so cute!
CanDuCreations
Outstanding, cute and very beautiful work.
thepaintedsoul
Leonardo is a charming shot of a rather ferocious looking hog. He looks like a pig with good grooming habits. LOL! It is a fine capture, too. Very painterly. Take care. Cheers!
Wayne Cook
Poor Leonardo,
He protrudes knobs like
Baklite radio,
Eyes behind lightless dials,
Broad face with no label,
Will he blare jazz, or dance Big Band,
Amonst the trills of classical guitar,
Or stand there, the wall flower,
A morning without music to soften his features.
Birgitta
Wow. Really fine work on this handsome fella. :)
John44
Oh boy…
First of all.. an excellent shot ..
Than I know my last posted photo .. the Lama.. will not win Miss World’s beauty contest .. but in looks your guy here is also not an Adonis:-))))
Good job LJ
greetings from Canada
John
David Clarke
That is one handsome fella, Lj!! Superb shot!!
Gary L. Suddath
great shot….that’d beat a watch dog to have around the house
LjMaxx replied
No joking Gary.. lol Thanks for taking the time to comment tonight~
IRISHPIX
Really nice work Maxx~~!

LjMaxx replied
Thanks I.P. Winking at ya.. ~:D
Yuri Lev
L….it almost looks like an illustration. Well done.
kenspics
This guy would stop a Mac truck in it’s tracks!!!
Fantastic shot!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hahahah.. Yes. He could couldn’t he.. Thanks Ken!
Nature's Realm
This is a stupendous shot. -Dennis
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dennis. Thanks so much for commenting on Leo.. Pleased for it indeed ~:)))
bill oneil
Excellent Lj, looks so much like a certain friend of mine..:)
LjMaxx replied
Hahahahah. He does??? Oh nooo… Not to good a thing aye.. Well Thanks so much for cking Leo out there and this nice comment Bill.> ~:)
Sharon Mau
Sensational work. I never imagined I would say a Boar was an exotic beauty, but then again I’ve never seen one quite so handsome. The blue on his head is fascinating. I love your post work, it is a beautiful portrait of an amazing creature.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Sharon.. Hhahahaha.. he is a bit of a love I am told.. Really appreciate your comment! :)
Vivek Bakshi
What an amazing work… makes me terrified. hehe.
LjMaxx replied
He can be a bit frigtful to strangers think.. He scsred me abit at 1st too.. Thanks so much my new friend.. ~:)))
Kent Burton
I’ve never seen ANYONE who could make a wart hog look good….but you have definately done it!!! This is really a wonderful piece of art! WOW!! Exceptional work! – Kent
LjMaxx replied
Well Thank you Kent.. such a terrific comment to receive.. I appreciate it.. T.Y. so very much~ :)))
PFrogg
He looks like the BOSS ,inst fav well done
LjMaxx replied
Thanks PFrogg.. He did seem a little boosy to me that day yes.. Not one I would argue with either…. lol.. :)))
Lance Leopold 11 days ago
Fabulous!!
LjMaxx replied 9 days ago
Thanks so much Lance~ :)
rodeorose 11 days ago
This is just an outstanding shot- reminds me of the stills for the old movie Elephant Man. Brilliant work!!! You have imbued him with all dignity!!

LjMaxx replied 9 days ago
Hello Rodeorose.. Thanks… I was trying to show his best. He was in such a chipper mood this day.. Didnt even chase me.. lol.