ZZZzzzzzz

Tom Newman

ZZZzzzzzz

Lion at Melbourne Zoo
The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range; populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not well understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought after and exhibited in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies.
Traditionally, twelve recent subspecies of lion were recognised, the largest of which has been recognised as the Barbary Lion. The major differences between these subspecies are location, mane appearance, size, and distribution. Because these characteristics are very insignificant and show a high individual variability, most of these forms were debatable and probably invalid; additionally, they were often based upon zoo material of unknown origin that may have had “striking, but abnormal” morphological characteristics. Today only eight subspecies usually are accepted, but one of these (the Cape Lion formerly described as Panthera leo melanochaita) probably is invalid. Even the remaining seven subspecies might be too many; mitochondrial variation in recent African lions is modest, which suggests that all sub-Saharan lions could be considered a single subspecies, possibly divided in two main clades: one to the west of the Great Rift Valley and the other to the east. Lions from Tsavo in Eastern Kenya are much closer genetically to lions in Transvaal (South Africa), than to those in the Aberdare Range in Western Kenya.
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ZZZzzzzzz by Tom Newman
ZZZzzzzzz by Tom Newman
  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford

    Nice shot.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Steve :-)

  • micmac

    micmac

    He is beautiful,nice capture.

  • SnapHappy

    SnapHappy

    beautiful color, lovely photo

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks micmac and SnapHappy : – )

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight :)
    Great shot..
    He’s got scratch marks on his nose…

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Hagen, all of the Lions at the Zoo have similar scratches, I have wondered why also.
    I think that they often play rough or have serious altercations about food from time to time Certainly gives them added character :-)

  • Joan Smart

    Joan Smart

    what a wonderful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thank you Joan :-)

  • David Barnes

    David Barnes

    Great shot and great description! Poor Algy :-)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks David :-)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very beautiful!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Ellen, he is a beauty, albiet one that has seen some wear and “tear” :-)

  • Cheri McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    Lovely full frame shot

  • Aussiebluey

    Aussiebluey

    I love this, to me it says a tired old worrior. The old scars really add to the image. Well seen and taken.
    Tim

  • Hippo

    Hippo

    Brilliant shot. I love the colour of him.
    He’s sleeping now, but those scars tell the story =)

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful job. He is gorgeous

  • midzing

    midzing

    great shot Tom, would want to get tooo close though, even though he is sleeping!!! well done

  • janik

    janik

    Gorgeous shot.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thank you Janik :-)

  • Joanna Clark

    Joanna Clark

    Great shot! Really beautiful, well done Tom

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Joanna :-)

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    beautiful

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Mundy:-)

  • cathy savels

    cathy savels

    Totally awesome!

  • Aussiebluey

    Aussiebluey

    Very good shot, I like it.
    Tim

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Cathy and Aussie :-)

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    LOL Love the comments…
    This is a wonderful shot – I love the lighting and the way you chose to get up close and personal with him. Makes for a wonderful image!!

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    this full framing is full of impact!!...excellent shot!

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    Wonderful full frame portrait of this magnificent beast

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wonderful capture !

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    A nicely filled frame of a beautiful animal,Tom,well done mate!!!

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    very great tells a beautiful story great shot

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Kristal, I am not sure Algy would agree though LoL :-)

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    hehe…king had a long night

  • artsthrufotos

    artsthrufotos

    fantastic. i like how you filled the frame with only its face. great impact.

  • budrfli

    budrfli

    :O)) wow!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thank you artsthrufotos and budrfi :-)

  • Ryan Abboud

    Ryan Abboud

    Nice Capture

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fantastic shot Tom :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lucindawind :-)

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Fantastic Tom ….... also love the little verse !!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    The king in repose! I love it!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks dolphindancer :-)

  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    Nice! you might think about joining Animal Portraits!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Tama, I have entered it into Animal Portraits :-)

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding;

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Scott :-)

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Perfect challenge for this photo! Click!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ellen, I have joined the group and entered Zzzzz :-)

  • Karen Betts

    Karen Betts

    wonderful image the colour and clarity he looks like a big pussy cat ahhhh : )

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Karen , I am sure he would like a pat and a tickle under the chin (” He’s just imagining how well you’ll fit beneath his skin” to the tune of never smile at a cocodile :-)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    king’s beauty sleep? ;)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Seawisper :-)

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Love the detail and all his war wounds to his nose

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Celia, he has had a few fights and is battle scarred :-)

  • Alana Ranney

    Alana Ranney

    Love it! What a nice shot of the old fella.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Alan :-)

  • Meike

    Meike

    OMG is this awesome!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Meike, appreciated ;-)

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    I couldn’t fav this fast enough – what a fantastic capture, filling the whole shot with his face is superb, LOVE IT !!!!!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Skyhorse appreciated :-)
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  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Antanas :-)

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    CONGRATULATIONS on your place in the top 10 of the challenge “Sweet Sleep” that is really great Tom !!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Sandra, very much appreciated :-)

  • Katrina Bodogh

    Katrina Bodogh

    Aw! I absolutely love this!
    amazing shot

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Katrina :-)

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    clickable link

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Pamela , much appreciated :-)

  • laurav

    laurav

    Amazing! Well captured!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks laura:-)

  • Yool

    Yool

    Cool shot my friend !!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Yool :-)

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Super tight framing! Excellent!!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Scott , Panasonic superzoom FZ20 , f/2.8 across the range Leica Lens an amazing little camera unfortunately 5 mps . Someimes still in use with macro work :-)

  • Tracy DeVore

    Tracy DeVore

    A fantastic shot of a gorgeous animal. ☺
    ~Tracy

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Tracy :-)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    sleeping beauty! :) I’m voting for this one :)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Seawhisper, very kind of you :-)

  • FailingMemory

    FailingMemory

    Very good shot. Your description is also great.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks FM welcome to RB, your train series is magnificent :-)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Excellent work

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Joy :-)

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks for the feature Sandra , very much appreciated :-)

  • OneDayOneImage

    OneDayOneImage

    Wonderful!

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    Oh Tom this is wonderful,you’ve caught so much in this shot,fabulous capture and congratulations on your well deserved features!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jean, appreciate your comments :-)

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    What a beauty

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Angel :-)

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    Beautiful glowing portrait of a proud and exquisite animal. Thank you for the information you have included with this glorious photo. Most appreciated.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Bev, appreciated :-)

  • Tanya Bright

    Tanya Bright

    Lovely capture, Tom. Congratulations on your feature.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Tanya :-)

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    LOL very cool!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Nisha :-)

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Tom This is an awsome capture, such Detail & compostion.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Malcolm appreciate your comments :-)

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Great shot Tom, well done

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Phil :-)

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 5 days ago

    Excellent!! :D

  • Tom Newman replied 4 days ago

    Thanks Cee :-)

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