Lion King

© Steven E. Ray

Lion King

Uploaded: May 09, 2008

Description


Another photo from the Houston Zoo series.
Adjusted to mainly "browns" for the safari look.
Tweaked the eye color a bit and worked on whiskers to white.
Canon 28-135mm. Entered "Animals" 10/15.

Comments

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 11, 2008

gorgeous animal and capture Steven...! #919483

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 12, 2008

An instant favorite Steven. I love the expression and color adjustments. This makes for an artistic and beautiful Lion portrait! #5914550

Jennifer A. Lambert May 15, 2008

Stunningly gorgeous !! Love this one !! I am a Leo..so ya had me right off. Excellent work here !
Many Blessings, Jenny

Hows the book coming ? I wish you all the best with that. #5928150

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 20, 2008

Amazing, soulful expression!
A fantastic capture, Steven!
Blessings, lisa♥ #5950165

Angie Sidles level-classic May 21, 2008

Welcome back Steven, so happy to see a post from you. Hope the boomk is going well. This is absolutely extraordinary!!! Nice work! :) #5957928

Alex T. Mizuno May 23, 2008

Aha! You ARE uploading new works now and then. Such a dignified portrait of King. I love the all adjustments you made. Your work is quite inspiring as always. #5965276

Nina Shields May 26, 2008

Steven, always a treat to see your images; gorgeous presentation of this magnificent beast; outstanding! #5977933

Hendrik Storme May 27, 2008

Great work and image Steven!!! #5982769

Amy JACKSON May 27, 2008

Very beautiful image, Steven!!! Wonderful warm colors! #5982785

Nilesh J. Bhange June 02, 2008

Excellent capture & so is the post processing,Steven! #6007080

Datha Y. Thompson June 04, 2008

OH how GORGEOUS Steven!!! Stunning and Impressive as always!!!! W O W :0) #6020697

anonymous June 05, 2008

Absolutely stunning image Steven! The tones and the expression are outstanding! Love It! B- #6023572

Shannon O. June 23, 2008

So cool! I like your work on it. #6098228

Vishal Sharma July 01, 2008

WOW! Excellent effects, Steve! #6130632

Jennifer L. Alder July 02, 2008

Hi Steven :)
Wow- what a gorgeous capture of this beautiful lion! Looks like another winner !!! #6131067

Colleen Farrell July 18, 2008

Incredibly beautiful, Steven! Wow--definitely a winner in my book! I was just thinking of you today, realizing I hadn't seen your photos lately; then I saw your comment on Peaches' latest entry. I need to add you to my favorite photographers so I don't "lose" you again! :) #6193470

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe July 21, 2008

Yes, this is LOVELY!!!
Wonderful, Steven!
kk #6204635

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 09, 2008

Steve, this is so beautiful, AWSOME capture!!! I too think WINNER!!! #6293416

Chastity Abbott August 27, 2008

oh wow......breathtaking! #6378550

Steven E. Ray October 15, 2008

Thank you for all your comments. Sorry, I failed to apply a check to the notification and didn't know these comments were posted! #6600780

Kathleen Rinker October 15, 2008

Outstanding image Steven, I love it!! #6603940

Judy A. Lawhon October 16, 2008

Excellent, Steve!! #6609124

Sirsendu Gayen October 18, 2008

Wonderful image with great clarity and effect. #6619245

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 19, 2008

An amazing image taken with terrific color, tones, details and composition. Superb work! #6621728

Dianna Murphy October 20, 2008

Impressive! Great golden tones. #6628594

Dawn M. Schneider October 29, 2008

this is such a stunning image!! great job and on getting the EP, will be more though I think! #6679679

Peggy J. Maguire January 08, 2009

Gorgeous AND BEAUTIFULLY DONE Steve!!!!!! #7003925

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