The Gentle King

trwphotography

The Gentle King

He was so graceful and came close to us. It looks to me as though he is smiling. Taken at the Atlanta Zoo

Hope you enjoy.

This photo is “As Is” I have done anything to it, not even crop it. I played around with it but always came back to the original form.

CAMERA INFO:
NIKON D80
TAMRON 55-200MM LENSE
200MM LENGTH
1/90 F/8
ISO 100

All funds will be donated to World Wildlife Fund*

Sold as card 12/03/08
Sold as card 01/12/09
Sold as card 02/12/09

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The Gentle King by trwphotography
The Gentle King by trwphotography
  • naturelover

    naturelover

    He is so beautiful- has really gentle face-superb shot!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you!!!

  • Kirsten H

    Kirsten H

    Very beautiful. He’s seems to be in deep thought and very calm. great capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you !!!

  • AnnaMarie

    AnnaMarie

    This is outstanding. Excellent shot

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you AnnaMarie!!!

  • Angi Baker

    Angi Baker

    Beautifully captured.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you! This is my favorite!!!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    Outstanding!! This is an excellent capture and looks great in the frame.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Marie!!

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    nice shot

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Keith!

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    beautiful photo ! they are so awesome lions , love it!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you!

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    awesome profile shot.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you George!

  • Carol Lirette

    Carol Lirette

    beautiful shot!!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Carol!

  • Vertasual

    Vertasual

    A gorgeous animal and a great image :-)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you!

  • connie campbell

    connie campbell

    Beautifully profile shot captured..

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Connie!

  • JulieM

    JulieM

    I love it !!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Julie!

  • Tony Ryan

    Tony Ryan

    Beautiful pic. Love the blend of power and gentleness. Something the world needs more of.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Tony!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Outstanding shot! Beautiful colors! Excellent capture of a truly noble creature!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Joanne!

  • Melanie Atkins
  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Melanie!

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Oh he is magnificent!!!! Great shot – love the original :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Kelly!

  • Al Williscroft

    Al Williscroft

    wow nice Aslan!!!

  • trwphotography replied

    :-) Thank’s Al!

  • DarlaReeves

    DarlaReeves

    Wonderful capture of a beautiful animal! Very nicely done!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Darla!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    I love the profile shot…the textured background is perfect for this…..excellent fine detail, color and light!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much Joyce!!!

  • Bahoke

    Bahoke

    Excellent capture!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    You framed your subject perfectly and what a beautiful portrait capture! The lighting is perfect, as is the dof! Love the way the background ties in perfectly with the subject’s colors! The subject has this soft content look on his face.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much Sandy!

  • nancie

    nancie

    wow!!! Oh yea he is smiling!!
    i see it!!!!!

  • trwphotography replied

    :) Thank you for viewing

  • wdavies285

    wdavies285

    very regal, beautiful capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Gorgeous shot ! what a beauty !

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • NICKY7

    NICKY7

    I think it has all been said above . but its is excellent as with the other in your portfolio

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    wow…he is the king…gorgeous capture!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    MEEEowwwwwww this is so beautiful- You have captured him perfectly !

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • lareejc

    lareejc

    wow – this is awsome! wonderful capture of such a beautiful animal; and yes, he does look like he’s smiling.. I also want to thank you for adding me to your watch-list..I appreciate it!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you!!!

  • Elenne Boothe

    Elenne Boothe

    Simply an amazing picture. beautiful work of art.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Elenne!!!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    how beautiful…..i like it a lots…very nice colours and work..

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!! This mean’s alot coming from you, your work is simply amazing!

  • Nuh Sarche

    Nuh Sarche

    sorry….

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you VERY MUCH!!

  • checkma8

    checkma8

    Sekhmet ,A royal image!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much! I think so too!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    No need to mess with perfection…...........

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Simply beautiful!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Love the composition.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous picture, hes is wonderful, and your title apt, many thanks for adding me to your watchlist, i have also put you on mine, your gallery is just amazing, dawn

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Dawn!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Perfect capture, love everything about this one Tamela

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you sooo much!!!

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful shot, I do love the expression you’ve captured.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Marvin!

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    incredible to get this and not alter it

    wonderful capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Kimberley

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Wonderful shot!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Jean!!!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    beautiful capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much !!!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Sometimes it is best not to mess with perfection!!! =)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much !!!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Very very nice!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Mark!!!

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Excellent …

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much !!!

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    He is lovely.good work.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very much Maggie!!!

  • Nicole Sue Mihelic

    Nicole Sue Mih...

    That is an amazing shot. I love lions, such graceful animals. Well done!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much Nicole!!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    perfection in every way ~ just such a gentle look on his face ~ I just love it ~ thank you for posting! xx

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much for your kind comment Linda!!! Very much appreciated :) feeling a bit down today you brighten my day!!!!

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    he knows he is a king…......awesome photo

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much! He’s my favorite!!

  • saleire

    saleire

    This is awesome…...you can see the wisdom in his face.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!! I agree!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    superb image

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much Robert!

  • Warrior

    Warrior

    wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Jody Johnson

    Jody Johnson

    this is a beautiful shot…..very warm, exciting shot!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Very beautiful photo! I like the way the tones of the lion and the earth blend.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • AtaAlishahi

    AtaAlishahi

    very amazing shot, my fav :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    This is a STRIKING shot of a tremendous creature… excellent!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    What a stunning capture, perfect!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    What a fantastic shot, super profile, love the background too.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    What a beautiful, wise face he has…lovely shot!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Susan van Zyl

    Susan van Zyl

    Exquisite! Love it!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Love that

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    Fantastic shot , this lion is gorgeous ans seems to be smiling. Magnificent colors.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Lolabud

    Lolabud

    I love the tonal quality of this photo. The subtle browns are beautiful.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Excellent shot, looks like he’s in deep thought, well done nice catch.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you very very much steven!!

  • Cassie Gannon

    Cassie Gannon

    Beautiful capture. Wish I could have one lol.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you Cassie !

  • Jenifer

    Jenifer

    Very beautiful shot!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you !

  • Amanda Gazidis

    Amanda Gazidis

    This is an amazing portrait of a lion looking very thoughtful.Wonderful earthy colours!!!Well done!!!I love it!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you !!!!!

  • angelandspot

    angelandspot

    This is wonderful!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Wanda  Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    wow this is very beautiful i love it great capture

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much Wanda!!!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Wonderful Work!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    wonderful capture composition and lighting

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Another wonderful image with feeling!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much !!

  • smile4me

    smile4me

    What a beautiful profile shot of this lion, yes, he has a very gentle and compassionate look :D

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just awsome…Congrats on being featured in Animal Kingdom:)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    Great Image

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!

  • betha

    betha

    Nice work, perfect title, he does look gentle. Mind you I would not want to cross his path.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much !

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    A beautiful and touching image!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much !

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    Powerful image!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much !

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    What a wonderful, majestic portrait!!! To me he seems dead serious and
    weighed down with the conditions in his realm…

  • trwphotography replied

    or worry of being a first time father. His lioness just gave birth to cubs.

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Oh, I had no idea!!! He was standing guard!!! And taking his responsibility seriously!!!!! :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Seems that way doesnt it LOL :)

  • valzart

    valzart

    Oh what a wondrous capture of the ‘Lion King ’ in all his majesty.. ;) Val hugzz

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • lareejc

    lareejc

    wow – gentle giant is right – he looks so happy and content with life; what a great capture :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much !

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    Wonderful photo!! I love every part of this shot!! It’s terrific!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!

  • Mike Paget

    Mike Paget

    Lovely shot of this noble creature

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Very beautiful and well executed work.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Michael L Dye

    Michael L Dye

    Awesome shot! It’s great when you can see personality in the face of an animal.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    So very beautiful, spectacular photo

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Fab capture.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much

  • mausue

    mausue

    Great capture. he looks so majestic. Well done :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    Wow he really does look like he’s smiling!! Great capture!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much Charlotte!!

  • kenmo

    kenmo

    Incredible feline and photo….

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Thank you for adding this to Freedom to Shine, it is a wonderful addition to our art!!!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so much!

  • JRScalzo

    JRScalzo

    Soo beautiful. He almost looks gentle. There is a softness to this picture that really enhances the image IMHO.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very very very much!!

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    WOW this is awesome and will go straight to my favorites.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!

  • Laurie Puglia

    Laurie Puglia

    I love it. I love it. Where did you take this? laurie

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you taken at zoo Atlanta

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    This photograph is very special and very beautiful. Well done Thanks for adding me to your watch list I really feel honored

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much, and your welcome for the watch look forward to seeing more great works from you !!!

  • linaji

    linaji

    fantastic work!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • JRScalzo

    JRScalzo

    What is a perfect shot? Take a look at this. IMHO this is just gorgeous.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    This is wonderful, you captured his personality :)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • sharpI69

    sharpI69

    wow! so sweet, great shot! how’d you do it?

  • trwphotography replied

    Luck I didnt frame it or anything I was in a mad rush with 50 others trying to capture him as he moved about. It was a very pleasant suprise when I got home and was going through all of them. I tried to edit it to see if it would look better but nothing looked quite as good as the original so this is what I went with. Why tamper with it :) Thanks so very much for your commet!!!!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    He is so beautiful. This is a lovely image & composition.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • Maureen Brittain

    Maureen Brittain

    Beautiful shot – love the composition and the colours.

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • rdshaw

    rdshaw

    Very nice – what a serene image – the colors, his expression – all come together so nicely. Good eye and good catch!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    There are a huge number of images of lions on this site, but I am so sure that this one of yours is my favorite!!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    He/she is so beautiful;)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • FrozenMoments

    FrozenMoments

    So regal! Amazing shot, this is WOW!

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • julie08

    julie08

    Amazing shot:)

  • trwphotography replied

    Thank you so very much!!!!

  • foglemaster

    foglemaster

    great shot. How amazing was that to have such a close encounter? If only we would realize how close we can get to the true king of kings.

  • trwphotography replied

    Well said! Awesome experience not soon forgotten.

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    Stunning Capture, he is amazing!
    Peace,
    Leah

  • cougarfan

    cougarfan

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! just Amazing. What a great capture:)

  • artsphotoshop

    artsphotoshop

    Very cool picture! beautiful tones! ;)

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    great profile image! very well taken.

  • lareejc

    lareejc

    wow! what a perfect capture of this beautiful beast; beast? NO – I meant ‘Gentle King’ and he really does look gentle and sweet :)

  • Warrior

    Warrior

    Amazing Shot !!!!!!

  • Konstantins Visnevskis

    Konstantins Vi...

    Such a character!

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful portrait !

  • reflector

    reflector

    A fantastic image – I love the subtle tones, and the expression !

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    Terri~Lynn Bealle

    WOW, stunning, beautiful, lovely capture of this gentle giant!!!

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Such a beautiful animal and a lovely soft effect

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Beautiful animal, and a beautiful capture.

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Ohhhhhh he does look so peaceful and content! Beautiful!

  • Candyworld

    Candyworld

    Wow! Beautiful Shot! Love the color tones here :)

  • Nicolette Thain

    Nicolette Thain

    first time I’ve viewed a lion that looks friendly & kind, it’s all in the eyes :o) well done

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    Fantastic Capture!!

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Absolutely superb shot Tamela!!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Well done Tamela!! Congratulations on placing in the top ten in the 100% (Professional work only) Challenge in the 100% group!!!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    GREAT CAPTURE! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TOP 10!!!

  • photofairy

    photofairy

    stunning and powerful, fantastic work!

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Very, very beautiful and emotionally powerful!! Awesome shot.

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    This is a really great shot! Where was it taken? Very well done :)

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    brilliant capture! super clear photo. wish you wind the challenge.

  • Colleen Battistoni
  • J. D. Adsit

    J. D. Adsit

    gorgeous colour with powerful framing

  • Bradley  Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    ....hope that there was a ‘long lens’ used here :).....and also that no photographers were harmed in the making of this image :)

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    amazing

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA


    On being featured in the DSLR Group
    Kaz, Steve S & Steve C

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    Beautiful capture! Congratulations on your feature!

  • bluefantasy

    bluefantasy

    Makes me think of the verse in Revelation 5:5!

    (“The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, and of David…”)

    Cool picture! faved!

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    verry nice, beautiful picture

  • gato

    gato

    awesome shot!

  • phatpuppy

    phatpuppy

    Absolutely beautiful!!! :)

    Thank you for the watch too, by the way..

    Claudia
    xo

  • George Banks

    George Banks

    Awesome…

  • Devalyn Marshall

    Devalyn Marshall

    This is so soft and beautiful!

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Gorgeous shot!

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    beautiful capture

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a wonderful contemplative expression in the eyes of this magnificant animal and the image is composed so perfectly as he walks into the frame. I love the natural light and colours. Congratulations on your many wonderful features!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome,

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    This is an image that really emphasises the majestic quality of these incredible animals.

    Beautiful and breathatkingly fantastic work. The composition is really outstanding.

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    gorgeous shot

  • Mika

    Mika

    Oh so very awesome! Lovely shot :) – 15th September 2009

  • Anastasiia Kucherenko
  • Elucidate

    Elucidate

    i thought, at first, this was a painting.
    truly beautiful photography.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Beautiful image Tamela, congratulations on your feature :-)

  • almeidacoval

    almeidacoval

    excellent image Tamela..

  • worldtripper

    worldtripper

    I thought for a second this was a painting! Wow, this is so beautifully lit! I love the expression on his face and the twinkle in his eye!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful image.

  • mysteryfaith

    mysteryfaith 26 days ago

    very nice ..gives a gentle feeling from the pose..

  • ABPhotoArt

    ABPhotoArt 7 days ago

    Yes, his smile is great. Love the tones on this shot.

  • Alexandar T.

    Alexandar T. 3 days ago

    congratulation! bravo- king it is!!! photo is phenomenal

  • trwphotography replied 3 days ago

    thank you very much!

  • micpowell

    micpowell 3 days ago

    Wonderful portrait shot and a special thanks for putting me on your Watchlist, cheers!

  • trwphotography replied 3 days ago

    thank you so very much!

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly 1 day ago

    Absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations on your well-deserved features of this portrait of a king!

  • trwphotography replied 1 day ago

    thank you very much Tibby!

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose 1 day ago

    Truly stunning shot- I have never seen a lion captured quite like this before- he is looking so gentle.

  • trwphotography replied about 16 hours ago

    Thank you very much!!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images about 18 hours ago

    Very Royal..Excellent shot.

  • trwphotography replied about 16 hours ago

    Thank you very much!

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