Saturday 2 October 2010

Up in a Tree


Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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17 comments:

Lowell said...

Want to come down and play? Heh, heh. A beautiful photograph...she looks so calm, tame, even. But, do not pet!

Diane said...

It is so unusual to see lion up a tree. What an amazing photo. Diane

jabblog said...

What a fabulous capture! I would be so excited to see a lion in its proper environment.

Al said...

That is a relaxed looking lion, although I wouldn't want to go near it. Great photo!

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

we all love the lioness. you are very good and lucky to get such a straight on shot and an alert lioness.

eileeninmd said...

Awesome sighting and photo!

Stickup Artist said...

This shot is amazing JM! The relaxed posture, that steady gaze directly into your lens, the dappled sunlight. It all comes together in one sublime moment.

DeniseinVA said...

Fantastic photo! Must be so thrilling to see this beautiful animal in their natural habitat.

Francisca said...

Just fabulous, Jose. Almost sweet enough to be beguiling.

[Today I posted a mangrove tree photo too, but it doesn't have that amazing water you shot yesterday had.]

tapirgal said...

Beautiful photo. How nice to be at peace like that. Such a relaxed cat!

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

I love this shot! Wonderful :)

Joan Elizabeth said...

That's one tree I would not want to seek shade under.

Costea Andrea Mihai said...

wow! impressive capture!!

BLOGitse said...

Even if he/she looks calm I wouldn't play with it...Great shot!

Small City Scenes said...

Amazing shot. How calma nd sweet she looks.
Come play, she says. MB

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

And ready to pounce on you too!! :) Looks as if she was sizing you up for a snack Jose. :)

elvira pajarola said...

OUTSTANDING WORK!!!!
How "relaxed" this Lion lies on the tree;or it seems only like this...? Does she look on the side or directly on you...mmhh!!!
...What emotion it must have been...!

ciao ciao elvira