Drakenstein Lion Park by ludwigsdiana

Drakenstein Lion Park

founded by a Mr. Ferucci in 1998. It was to provide lions in distress with a sanctuary where they could live in safety, free from abuse and persecution, and be treated with compassion and the respect they deserved. As it was the last day of Katja's holiday, she wanted to go and see it. These lions have all been rescued from zoos, caged and chained on balconies as pets or beaten and maltreated in a circus. They came from all over the world. It was so sad to read what humans had been doing to these animals.
Gorgeous fella, amazing clarity and colour tones.
January 6th, 2021  
Wonderful shot!
January 6th, 2021  
Kat
Stunning animal, super shot!
January 6th, 2021  
Great shot.
January 6th, 2021  
And they call the animals 'ferocious'. To be sure that no being (i intentionally avoid the term 'animal') is more or at least as ferocious as the human being.
On another tone: the photograph is gorgeous. Sharp and clear. The colors are awesome and the subject most impressive.
January 6th, 2021  
Beautiful shot. So glad to read they are having a respectful retirement.
January 6th, 2021  
Beautiful creature
Looks relaxed
January 6th, 2021  
Such a majestic look you've capture. I love lions and am happy to hear about these guys getting a second chance and a better life.
January 6th, 2021  
Magnificent creature
January 6th, 2021  
Nice that they can have a second chance of a good life. He is beautiful
January 6th, 2021  
Such an expression you have captured. To me he is saying...
"Do you mind, I was trying to rest here."
January 6th, 2021  
Majestic.
January 6th, 2021  
Beautiful animal and great shot.
January 6th, 2021  
Beautiful shot Diana
January 6th, 2021  
Great capture.
January 6th, 2021  
He looks so regal. Glad he has found a safe place to live.
January 6th, 2021  
Very regal
January 6th, 2021  
Oh wow, awesome shot! He looks very comfortable, glad he has a great place to live at the sanctuary
January 6th, 2021  
Awesome shot, beautiful model. he is looking right at you.
January 6th, 2021  
He looks very complacent and not worried at all. Great shot!
January 6th, 2021  
Such beautiful beasts - and gorgeous image! Fav
January 6th, 2021  
What a magnificent animal. It's sad that creatures still need to be rescued from mistreatment by humans.
January 6th, 2021  
Nice for them to have a safe place for their retirement. Nice portrait!
January 6th, 2021  
WOW !!!!!
January 6th, 2021  
Fantastic capture of this powerful looking lion
January 6th, 2021  
Beautiful picture and so regal looking.
January 6th, 2021  
This one is spectacular especially when viewed on black! He has given you such a regal pose for this fabulous photo!
January 6th, 2021  
wow! I was there today
fav
January 6th, 2021  
He really deserved his regal status in this image - it's wonderful. :)
January 6th, 2021  
Such a lovely photo of this regal lion
January 6th, 2021  
Great catch!
January 6th, 2021  
just majestic
January 6th, 2021  
Stunning shot
January 7th, 2021  
What a magnificent creature. Regal.
January 7th, 2021  
Spectacular specimen. Truly understand why they are called King of the Beasts.
January 7th, 2021  
What an amazing animal. Incredible how it blends into the dry grasses. Doesn't even seem fair for the antelope.
January 7th, 2021  
Gorgeous portrait
January 7th, 2021  
Glad there is a place for them to escape to
January 7th, 2021  
Super capture. Good that they can get away from the bad life.
January 7th, 2021  
@ninaganci I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We would have loved to go on a feeding day, but my daughter had to work .
January 7th, 2021  
Wow, great capture!
January 7th, 2021  
Great shot. Well captured.
January 11th, 2021  
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