This old guy did not seem too happy

where he was living. In fact I felt rather sorry for him. He was in a pretty large area with a few others, but completely on his own. Fortunately they had a platform for visitors, so that I could get a shot of him.

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Such a beautiful boy--I LOVE lions!

[Rob Z]

I can see what you mean. Zoos are funny places - often protecting endangered animals - but also often home to unhappy looking animals......

[Gosia]

Yes, he seems unhappy

[Babs]

I suppose zoos are necessary for keeping wild animals alive and saving them from extinction, but I do feel sorry for them. Having said that this is a lovely shot

[Valerie Chesney]

Is this what we call " down in the mouth!" Poor Lion.

[Steve Chappell]

Wonderful shot

[Bep]

Great shot!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Look at that face, great capture.

[Lou Ann]

He’s lonely looking. A lovely capture of him, though.

[Mags]

Poor old guy. Beautiful capture of the king though!

[katy]

They are such a regal looking animal and your photo has given him a sense of that dignity. Perfect processing Diana

[Allison Maltese]

These animal portraits are so wonderful. I like the sandy tones and textures.

[Jane Pittenger]

Reminds me of Aslan

[Nina Ganci]

Reminds me of the lion's den at Rhodes Zoo

[tony gig]

Wonderful...Fav

[Peter]

Superb capture beautifully presented Diana, Fav:)

[Terri Morris]

I am so surprised that the texture looks good on this as well.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Michelle]

Lovely capture - but he has such sad eyes

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[Diana]

@aikiuser @robz @gosia @onewing @happysnaps @swchappell @gijsje @dutchothotmailcom @louannwarren @marlboromaam @grammyn @falcon11 @jgpittenger @ninaganci @tonygig @pcoulson @photograndma @elisasaeter @bigmxx @rickster549 Thanks for the lovely comments, vavs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@photograndma That is because I let most of the background through Terri. I actually wanted the framing to show :-)

[PhylM-S]

Amazing. Though I wish he was happy. Great shot of this beautiful beast.

[Kerri Michaels]

love this fav

[Sylvia du Toit]

Fav

[Vesna]

He is lonely and he wants to approach you.