Sleeping Lion

We came across this male lion having a sleep in the shade right next to the road. He looks so peaceful and harmless! Looks are deceiving though as he wouldn't hesitate to kill at a moments notice!

Alternate capture: http://365project.org/salza/extras/2015-03-30

[Rosie Kind]

You must have been very close to this sleeping lion! I love the sunlight shining on his mane = Fav

[Sally Ings]

@rosiekind Rosie he was only a few meters away from the car.

[Susan]

He's a beauty! Great close up!

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful capture of this lion. So nice to have him so close fr you.

[Lisa Villella]

Letting sleeping lions lie, or something to that nature. Great shot! fav!

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful lion and capture

[Chris]

This is brilliant - well done, Sally.

[gloria jones]

Fabulous capture, light, comp

[Brigette]

how amazing and great capture. thats one thing i really like about 365 is having little glimpses into other people's world!

[Pam Knowler]

Oh my word to see this gorgeous lion in the wild - how amazing!! His nose looks quite scarred so i think he must be a fighter!! best to leave him sleeping!! Huge Fav!

[Taffy]

Incredible sight...and to see him in his natural setting is quite a treat.

[Taffy]

Oh gosh -- you only were at 150mm!! I had thought at least 300! Even more impressive.

[Gillian]

Stunning capture, Sally!

[Kristen]

Love it, he looks so peaceful.

[Joce]

Wonderful !!

[Emilie Cartoun]

He is magnificent.

[Sue Wilde]

Aw! He looks such a big pussy

[Lois]

Wonderful details!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Excellent shot- it really does hide his ferocity!

[Gena Pegg]

Magnificent!! A lion lying by the roadside??? Holy Lion! An amazing capture but a little too close for me! fav!!!

[Babs]

How amazing to see him in the wild. Brilliant shot.

[Kerri Michaels]

love..fav

[Sally Ings]

@taffy Taffy he was literally right next to the car. Had we been facing the opposite direction when I took this picture I would probably have needed only around 75-100mm!

[Susan.T.]

He is gorgeous, lovely shot.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Fav for capturing a Lion in the wild rather than a zoo! You are brave!

[Sam]

He is so beautiful!

[Margaret Obey]

Oh to get so close. What a privilege. Great shot

[Kristina Olsen]

wow!

[Nina Ganci]

wow! King of the Jungle asleep! wonderful capture, this is truly rare
fav

[Leana Niemand]

Awesome a fav

[summerfield]

he looks like he's dreaming - of mangling anyone who wakes him up from his nap! great shot, sally!

[Eric di Bosco]

Perfect detail - you must have been so close to him!