Lion Cub
Lion cub up a tree in Serengeti, Tanzania. This is by far my most popular image – just take a look at the features and challenge placements below!
- Winner of the Cubs challenge in the Big Cats group.
- Winner of the Close-Up Animal Protrait challenge in the Indigenous to East & Southern Africa group.
- Winner of the Eye Contact with the Big 5 challenge in the Eye Contact group.
- Finished 6th in the Big Cats December Avatar challenge.
- Finished 5th in the Exotic Animals It’s All in the Eyes challenge.
- Finished 8th in the A Whole Lot of Cute challenge of the All Animals Great and Small group.
- Finished 5th in the Lions challenge of the Fauna, Flora, and Landscapes of South Africa group.
- Finished 10th in the Staring you in the Face challenge of the Fauna, Flora, and Landscapes of South Africa group.
- Finished 9th in the Animals of Africa! challenge of the All Animals Great and Small group.
- Featured in Big Cats.
- Featured in African Arts and Writing.
- Featured in All Animals Great And Small.
- Featured in Baby Animals.
- Featured in Fauna, Flora, and Landscapes of South Africa.
- Featured on the RedBubble Home Page on 7/13/2009.
Also, to its credit:
- Over 3000 views.
- Over 50 comments and favorites.
- 2 postcard sales!

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DianasCreations
Absolutely beautiful!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Diana.
Victoria Rusnac
Great portrait
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Victoria.
Rowi
I take it back, – THIS is too cute! What a fantastic shot
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite, Rowi! This is one of my favorite shots for sure. :)
Alecs Lindsay
Gorgeaous shot, and a gorgeous animal. Nice Work.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite, Alecs!
Ursula Rodgers
Just beautiful! Nicely framed, and that face is so sweet :)
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Ursula! He’s a cutie indeed… :)
BarbaraManis
Beautiful shot. He is a cutie!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment, Barbara!
Rosalie Scanlon
Excellent image, love the look on his face, nice framing
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment! :)
Lisa Weber
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Lisa! What a pleasant surprise! :)
Pam77
This is a beautiful photo, well done!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Pam. I appreciate the comment. Welcome to RedBubble! :)
Stephanie Werden
Such a crazy shot—I love this
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks! :)
vadim19
What a wonderful capture of this beautiful creature!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Vadim!
Olitto
Kind of cute… I like this photograph. Beautiful cub and very well captured.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite! It’s my favorite photo from Tanzania. :)
Victoria Sheldon
WONDERFUL CAPTURE AND CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURE!!!!!!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite, Victoria!
mlynnd
What a cutie!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Agreed! :)
cdudak
Stunnin shot, I love it…..Kay
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks! It’s one of my favorites – glad you like it.
Ginny York
OMG! This is so cute!!! And well done! Instant fav!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks a lot, Ginny!
JoBaby13
Congratulations Nickolay, for placing FIRST in the CUBS CHALLENGE – BIG CATS group. Great job!!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
Babcia
Fantastic!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you so much!
Roseann
Awwwww, what a little cutie.
Nickolay Stanev replied
:)))
Laura Kelk
Congratulations – a bit late I know, but I don’t worry about things like that!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Laura – it’s never late for kind words. :)
Brandie1
Congratulations on your feature.
Lovely image.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
Colleen Battis...
awesome shot!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite, Colleen! :)
Sunflwrconcepts
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you ! :)
Daidalos
Wow so beautiful
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Alex!
theheijt
This is really a beautiful picture, wow, nicely done.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite, Rob!
Teresa Zieba
Congratulations!!!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Teresa!
Daneann
I love this picture. The cub has such an interesting expression. Neither fierce nor curious, just sort of matter-of-factly watching the photographer. Congratulations on being featured.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Dane! It’s my favorite photo – glad you like it! :)
Olitto
CONGRATULATIONS Nickolay! 1st Place Winner in the Indigenous to East & Southern Africa New Group Avatar Challenge, Close-Up Animal Portrait
This image will be the group’s avatar for a month!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks Olitto! And thanks to all the people who voted!
ChrisCoombes
It is a great photo Nickolay. Congratulations
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Chris!
C J Hummel - ...
Well I guess you hit the jackpot again. Congratulations on being featured
Nickolay Stanev replied
Yes, the little fella is popular. Thanks! :)
Sombra
Dawwwww! What a cutie! And such a gorgeous photo!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for the comment and favorite!
Joanne Bradley
An amazing shot! Congrats on the homepage feature, well deserved!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Joanne!
mydogmax
so adorable, congratulations on the homepage feature, very well deserved
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks so much!
Dave & Trena P...
what an amazing shot! I can see why it is so popular!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you for your comment. :)
Teresa Zieba
Congrats again and this time for the homepage feature. Awesome work Nickolay.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Teresa!
Elaine Harriott
Oh wow – this is amazing, probably the cutest photo I have ever seen of a little cub. Beautiful capture and congrats on being on the homepage.
Nickolay Stanev replied
That’s very kind of you Elaine! Glad you liked it. :)
Waleska Luker
What a great portrait, congrats on making the homepage
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Waleska!
red addiction
Congrats on the homepage feature!! The kitty is sooooo gorgeous! Fantastic shot!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks a lot! I’m a bit overwhelmed right now with the positive responses this photo is receiving. :)
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the homepage!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
mltrue
Wonderful! congratulations on the home page feature and all the other great accomplishments with this image!!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
PPPhotoArt
wow how stunning!!!
congrats on homepage feature!!!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for stopping by!
sandra parker
too cute =]
Nickolay Stanev replied
:)))
TopazInc
Gorgeous shot! Congrats on the home page :)
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, mate!
Geri Bragg
Absolutely love this shot. Great capture !
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Geri! :)
sharon wingard
how sweet I want to take it home great shot
Nickolay Stanev replied
Haha! Thanks, Sharon. It’s hella cute, but the problem is, they grow up… :)
Jodie Bennett
That is so cute. Great photo
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Jodie!
retrocharm
Wow, beautiful photo!! I’d love to go to Tanzania :)
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for your comment! Yes, Tanzania is definitely worth visiting – my favorite trip so far…
joanna77
so beautiful and cute.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you! :)
DebbieSteer
now u can add HOme Page to your list, well done….
Nickolay Stanev replied
That’s right! :) Thanks for stopping by!
Annabel Hollin...
Ohhhh, I just want to cuddle him. That’s probably a bad idea isn’t it?
Gorgeous.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Yeah, it might object. I’d be more worried about mom, though. We needed a bio break and almost walked on her in the grass… Good thing our guide had eagle eyes. :)
Sanne Thijs
congrats on the homepagefeature

Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks!
Pocketz
All I have to say is awesome shot.. I hope to be able to take magical shots like this one day
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks so much for the kind words! A lot of photography is subject availability, luck, and patience. :) Oh, and light! I didn’t have the best one here, but the stars don’t always align completely.
Olitto
Congratulations on your RB homepage feature!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on being featured on red bubble’s home page. July 14th 2009.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, it was quite a thrill!
Peter Denness
Great shot and congrats to you
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Peter!
longaray2
This is a great image with tack focus right on the eyes. Good tecs and great camera skills. Raymond
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks for your comment, Raymond! Really appreciate it.
Roy Lindman
Nice emotional picture !
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Roy!
SandraRos
Please enter this great capture into this challenge
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Sandra! I would, but it is taken in Tanzania, so it doesn’t qualify… :(
SandraRos
You will be most welcome because Tanzania is now included
Marion Cullen
Smashing image, wonderful connection!
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you, Marion!
Skyjuggler
This is super cool. Well done, many deserving titles to it’s name.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thank you! :)
SandraRos
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Sandra!
SandraRos
Nickolay Stanev replied
Great – thanks!
Rebecca Conroy
Congrats on your Top 10 finish.
Nickolay Stanev replied
Thanks, Rebecca! I was on vacation and kinda missed that… :)
SandraRos 14 days ago