The Overseer

Scott Denny

The Overseer

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Thank you all for your encouragement and support. This photo was placed on the Art Featured page in February 2008. The response has been awesome. There have been hundreds of views of this photo and many people favoriting “The Overseer”.

This image was taken in 2006 with a Canon 300D. The location is the Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, WI.

Postprocessing was done in Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and Corel 12.

Thank you all very much!!!

Canon 300D
1/200th Sec
f/6.3
ISO 1600
Canon 75-300mm Zoom

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The Overseer by Scott Denny
The Overseer by Scott Denny
  • Scott Denny
  • William F. Blair

    William F. Blair

    Powerful Image!

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins

    Lovely, lovely image!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Wow – what a great piece – beautiful work here – Raw power looking ever so gente and soft. Excellent.

  • Andrew Mark

    Andrew Mark

    fantastic. where do you find these lions?

  • Scott Denny replied

    I cheated. This one is in the Milwaukee Zoo, here in Wisconsin.

  • Andrew Mark

    Andrew Mark

    awsome capture then…i would have never guessed…really well done

  • whitetiger790

    whitetiger790

    Love it too!!

  • michael51

    michael51

    What a fantastic picture

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Awesome shot Scott!! The BW is very powerful on this one.

  • Scheherazade

    Scheherazade

    Nicely framed shot. It’s as if the Lion is posing just for this shot. The B&W is very effective.

  • Douzy

    Douzy

    Truly beautiful capture – very majestic.

  • Tim Denny

    Tim Denny

    Nice shot, think he’s really overseeing you through the corner of his eye, go inside the cage and yo uare lunch waiting to happen

  • N♥RIN    ISM♥IL

    N♥RIN ISM♥IL

    love it… i love the scene in this shot…. it seems to me the lion posing for you…. like a ral model.. well done

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Nice one!

  • Jon C

    Jon C

    B&W suits this shot so well, the King of the jungle holding court!

  • MikeMcA2

    MikeMcA2

    Very nice. Like the B&W treatment.

  • Cheri  McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    Lovely shot here

  • Christina Vasilakis

    Christina Vasi...

    Great title! He looks like he is protecting his territory. Awesome image…I love it in B&W

  • Nanmarie

    Nanmarie

    This is very powerful. I love it.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • SkyFox

    SkyFox

    Very powerful in B&W! This Rocks!

  • Rickyd

    Rickyd

    beautiful capture awesome in b&w :)

  • shotzbyjay

    shotzbyjay

    awesome shot!

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    What a wonderful image. The classic “King”.

  • camerahappy

    camerahappy

    Oooooh Gorgeous!

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise

    Wow just stunning Scott. It looks wonderful in B/W..

  • Jaeda DeWalt

    Jaeda DeWalt

    Beautiful and majestic . . .

    Your photographs are pur-r-r-rfection!

  • amarica

    amarica

    This is absolutely gorgeous. great capture and beautifully presented. Love it Scott

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    Wow, this is really a stunner!!

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Wow, great, speechless. Tony

  • Del Millar

    Del Millar

    Fine photo
    And I read your special writing contribution to Jim Caldwell, re “Is God Dead”
    Fine words, thanks for the sharing

  • Nikki Trexel

    Nikki Trexel

    this is amazing. the tones and detail are superb.

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    great shot scott.

  • Forest Friends  Photography

    Forest Friends...

    Stunning image of a lion & beautiful in black & white!

  • Mohammed Al Ibrahim

    Mohammed Al Ib...

    great shot!!!

  • VasiliiRussia

    VasiliiRussia

    Nice pusycat ;-) Exellent work!

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • sashawood

    sashawood

    Absolutely stunning. My favourite animal in the world. So powerful and commanding. This shot captures it perfectly. I love it.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Heath Holden

    Heath Holden

    Amazing shot!

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    Lovely

  • Jennib

    Jennib

    Excellent shot, powerful image.

  • Scott Hansen

    Scott Hansen

    This is outstanding!

  • Charles Adams

    Charles Adams

    you captured both the reagal and powerful qualities of the lion in this shot….......great job

  • Steve  Taylor

    Steve Taylor

    Great shot. The tones are stunning

  • nakomis

    nakomis

    works really well beautiful image

  • Melissa Contreras

    Melissa Contreras

    Beautiful work. Great atmosphere. Very well done I love it.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • tcartist

    tcartist

    Tremendous!!!! Scott

  • Anthony Pierce

    Anthony Pierce

    Great tonal range Scott. I like the B+W here.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    Fantastic! fantastic! fantastic! everything about this image is a masterpiece, if only i could take photographs like this….............sigh!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    awesome

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Beo Lo

    Beo Lo

    that;s so me

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Winslow357

    Winslow357

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow – what a handsome beast!! You did him good justice!!

  • Jodi Webb

    Jodi Webb

    What an absolutely stunning shot. It’s so powerful and such a majestic creature. Fantastic Scott.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Jocelyn Hyers

    Jocelyn Hyers

    absolutely stunning capture ..

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Binotti

    Binotti

    beautyful lion

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    wow, stunning shot

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • theodoorventer

    theodoorventer

    Great choice on BW instead of colour

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • Raven088

    Raven088

    That’s great! Love it. Lots of power there.

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Beautiful, very powerful indeed.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful work.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • SallyAnnLowe

    SallyAnnLowe

    Wow he’s beautiful.

  • Scott Denny replied

    To the best of my knowledge this is your first visit to my portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to view this photo. I hope you see others that you enjoy.

  • carpenter777

    carpenter777

    awesome

  • UniquelyMe0711

    UniquelyMe0711

    incredible … no critique … incredible

  • John Karamanos

    John Karamanos

    Great shot …

  • rustycb

    rustycb

    great work well done

  • DWarren

    DWarren

    Beautifully done…......love the light and shadows on this gorgeous cat!

  • Gerry Van der Walt

    Gerry Van der ...

    Awesome!!!

  • ronniegoodwin

    ronniegoodwin

    Prime

  • sasha

    sasha

    Another great shot

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    This is one of those shots that will be with you forever, outstanding lighting and feel to it.
    Beautifully done.

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    Great capture..the title fits perfectly to the all scene.

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Great shot Scott, very regal cat :-)

  • DarlaReeves

    DarlaReeves

    Beautifully done!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    WOW! Amazing shot!

  • JessicaHowroyd

    JessicaHowroyd

    Scott….......this is an amazing picture, I love animals and I would give this picture 10 out of 10. I want to be a photographer when I grow up and I tell you, I want to take pictures like this.

    Well done…....................LOVE IT!!!!!

  • mandi andreasen

    mandi andreasen

    just beautiful, i love this

  • Victoria Rusnac

    Victoria Rusnac

    Gorgeous animal
    Lovely shot.

  • tigerlilielady

    tigerlilielady

    Wow this is fantastic

  • vonne

    vonne

    Gorgeous!

  • charrishstevens

    charrishstevens

    I love this picture. Captures the sole of the lion.

  • Amanda Anderson

    Amanda Anderson

    This is such a strong, beautiful capture!

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Fantastic shot of this wonderful beast…

  • Baxx

    Baxx

    The kings of the animal kingdom indeed. Its a great shot… but it burns knowing this handsome creature is a prisoner of captivity.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Excellent capture!

  • Dukepro25

    Dukepro25

    Love this shot! Very rugged! : )

  • scorpionimages

    scorpionimages

    fab shot,well done.

  • Boz Vakhshori

    Boz Vakhshori

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sandy Woolard

    Sandy Woolard

    The pose is excellent…Great capture!!!!!!!!!!

  • mysteryfaith

    mysteryfaith

    very nice and i like the black and white effects

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find other pieces of my work enjoyable.

  • Oompf71

    Oompf71

    Sensational shot, I love it, well done.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you much. Hope I have other work you enjoy. I am off to check yours out.

    Thanks again

  • Photography  by Jamye

    Photography b...

    Wow, and taken at the zoo! I need to make a trip to the zoo now! :) Your work is inspiring.

  • Chris Earl

    Chris Earl

    Gorgeous

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    outstanding

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I appreciate your support

  • SexyEyes69

    SexyEyes69

    this is a gorgeous shot! x

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I appreciate your support. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get a chance to stop back.

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

  • Scott Denny replied

    It has been a long long time. What brought you to this image. Not only have I not heard from you in a long time, this image has been posted for some time.

    Nice to hear from you.

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

    Ive been blessed with a lot of work so I havent been on rb much. Back now until after the Holidays! I doubt a shoot will come up until after then. Imma bmail ya…

  • AndyPhotography

    AndyPhotography

    awesome shoot love it very good work andy

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    brillant shot , love it in b&w

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Very nice one Scott!

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    Fantastic capture Scott!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I cant say I remember your comments in the past. Thanks for stopping by.

  • liliana

    liliana

    This is indeed a great capture…...so majestic..great work Scott!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you for the supportive comment. I hope you get a chance to stop back and view more.

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great photo of this majestic looking lion

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. Please fo come back and view more of my work.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    awwww tis is Incredible ..!!!!!!!!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. It is the image with highest reveiws that i have posted. Amazing how that works.

    Thanks again.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    fabulous

  • Megan Dacy

    Megan Dacy

    Wow, this is so powerful. Love the BW.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. Nice of you to stop by.

  • Limitlessonline

    Limitlessonline

    Very powerful…

  • Ciaran O'Hagan

    Ciaran O'Hagan

    great image, nice treatment

  • malibudoc

    malibudoc

    Wonderful highlights and shadows. I love it!

  • mekea

    mekea

    A majestic capture!! :))

  • nancie

    nancie

    outstandin!!!!!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Scott, you got an awesome response because it is an awesome photo!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. You are very kind.

  • Jonathan Bartlett

    Jonathan Bartlett

    Great shot. I agree with Cora. Well deserved my friend!

  • Amy Wicks

    Amy Wicks

    Wow great BW photo.

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    GORGEOUS shot. :O)

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. Glad to know you made it back safely. I hope you had fun and took many photos!!

  • Jerry & Brenda Wallace

    Jerry & Brenda...

    Great shot!!!!!!!!!!

  • john403

    john403

    How could anyone pass on this as a favorite? Beautiful shot, Scott. The B&W really makes this a powerful image.

  • jennypaige

    jennypaige

    amazing shot , beautiful

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos

    Very nice shot and graytones!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you very much. I dont recall any comments from you in the past so thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I hope you get a chance to come back and visit some time.

  • Anthea  Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Wow what a magnificent Lion Scott…so proud, majestic and beautiful. I love the composition and processing and how you have him in profile. The B&W is perfect. Wow I can see why The Overseer has been featured and a great success. Well Done.

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I hope you find other work you enjoy.

    Thanks for taking the time to look.

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Wonderfully magestic image, well captured Scott! :-)

  • Scott Denny replied

    I never did reply to you. It was very nice of you to view my work. It seems lik you hardly get a chance to stop by. Thank you.

  • FOTOX

    FOTOX

    freaking amazing. That picture is very majestic. Beautiful Image.

  • Abhishek Scariya

    Abhishek Scariya

    Wow.. Reminds me of Nick Brandt…

  • Scott Denny replied

    I just went to Nick Brandt’s web site. What an honor for someone to compare this piece to his work. His work is amazing. I only wish to be as good, and as well known.

    Thank you soooo much for your kind words. I dont feel worthy of such a comment.

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Stunning creature…........looks great in B&W

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I dont recall your comments in the past. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope you get a chance to visit again.

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean

    Very nice!!

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. Now quite sure how you fell upon my image but thanks for doing so. I appreciate your taking time to view and comment.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    what a magestic shot . very powerful..love the bw touch.. well done mate

  • Scott Denny replied

    Thank you. I am still surprised to this day, how much attention this photo has gotten. I am very appreciative.

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    Wow so absolutely beautiful!

  • CarolineB

    CarolineB

    amazing capture!!!

  • linifer

    linifer

    wow!!! i have missed sooo much while i was away!!! this is just beautiful! time for me to catch up lol

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Scott, you are a talent. I love this shot and the treatment. Epic comes to mind.

  • Cathy Carbonaro

    Cathy Carbonaro

    Excellent capture, wonderful treatment, well done!!

  • LeaLoo

    LeaLoo

    pretty much amazing.

  • Theodore Black

    Theodore Black

    I like the way you composed this having not center but off to the left. B&W was also an excellent chose. Personally i would have pushed the contrast but I am a contrast junky as you probably can tell from my portfolio. Was this at a Zoo and if so which one?? Maybe sometime when I’m driving through greenbay we could get together for a cup of joe.

  • NinaMosi Art

    NinaMosi Art

    Ah!! Your images are really spectacular Scott!!! I love this!! Truly a magnificent capture of this beautiful cat :))

  • Mariah Voas

    Mariah Voas

    Isn’t he a cutie.

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Awesome!

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Great work! lovely idea and concept!! ! you deserve to do well!

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