The Gentle King

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

This is outstanding. Excellent shot

Beautifully captured.

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

nice shot

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

awesome profile shot.

beautiful shot!!!

A gorgeous animal and a great image :-)

Beautifully profile shot captured..

I love it !!!

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

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

lovely

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

wow nice Aslan!!!

Wonderful capture of a beautiful animal! Very nicely done!

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

Excellent capture!!

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.

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

very regal, beautiful capture

Gorgeous shot ! what a beauty !

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

wow…he is the king…gorgeous capture!

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

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!

Simply an amazing picture. beautiful work of art.

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

sorry….

Sekhmet ,A royal image!

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

Simply beautiful!

Love the composition.

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

Perfect capture, love everything about this one Tamela

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

incredible to get this and not alter it

wonderful capture

beautiful capture

Wonderful shot!!

beautiful capture

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

Very very nice!

Excellent …

He is lovely.good work.

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

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

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

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

superb image

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

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

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

very amazing shot, my fav :)

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

What a stunning capture, perfect!

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

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

Exquisite! Love it!

Love that

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

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

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

Beautiful capture. Wish I could have one lol.

Very beautiful shot!

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

This is wonderful!

wow this is very beautiful i love it great capture

Wonderful Work!

wonderful capture composition and lighting

Another wonderful image with feeling!

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

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

Great Image

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

A beautiful and touching image!

Powerful image!

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

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

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

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

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

Lovely shot of this noble creature

Very beautiful and well executed work.

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

So very beautiful, spectacular photo

Fab capture.

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

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

Incredible feline and photo….

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

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

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

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

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

fantastic work!!

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

This is wonderful, you captured his personality :)

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

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

Beautiful shot – love the composition and the colours.

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

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!!

He/she is so beautiful;)

So regal! Amazing shot, this is WOW!

Amazing shot:)

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.

Stunning Capture, he is amazing!
Peace,
Leah

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

Very cool picture! beautiful tones! ;)

great profile image! very well taken.

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

Amazing Shot !!!!!!

Such a character!

beautiful portrait !

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

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

Such a beautiful animal and a lovely soft effect

Beautiful animal, and a beautiful capture.

Ohhhhhh he does look so peaceful and content! Beautiful!

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

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

Fantastic Capture!!

Absolutely superb shot Tamela!!

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

GREAT CAPTURE! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TOP 10!!!

stunning and powerful, fantastic work!

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

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

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

perfect

gorgeous colour with powerful framing

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

amazing

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

Beautiful capture! Congratulations on your feature!

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

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

Cool picture! faved!

verry nice, beautiful picture

awesome shot!

Absolutely beautiful!!! :)

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

Claudia
xo

Awesome…

This is so soft and beautiful!

Gorgeous shot!

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

beautiful capture

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!

awesome,

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

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

gorgeous shot

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

amazing!

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

Beautiful image Tamela, congratulations on your feature :-)

excellent image Tamela..

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!

Beautiful image.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Very Royal..Excellent shot.