Give me a cuddle.... by shepherdmanswife

Give me a cuddle....

This Asiatic Lion reminds me so much of our GSD Lesia. He had been chewing on a bone and his mannerisms were just like a dog with a bone, the way they hold them between their paws etc.
This was taken at Chester Zoo where we went on Tuesday for a birthday treat. Was a long way to travel but well worth it. I don't usually like to see animals kept in zoo's but this one is known for it's conservation program and the animals all had lots of space and their habitats were quite like it would be in the wild. It's the best zoo I have visited and the animals did not look at all distressed.
He looks so majestic. Lovely capture
May 29th, 2014  
his eyes look sad.. but what a beautiful creature
May 29th, 2014  
A super capture
May 29th, 2014  
Superb shot
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful portrait of him!
May 29th, 2014  
Deceptively kind eyes!
May 29th, 2014  
Magnificent.
May 29th, 2014  
beautiful
May 29th, 2014  
stunning creature!
May 29th, 2014  
A gorgeous shot. I'm particularly fond of Asiatic Lions, but I didn't realize that there were any in zoos anywhere. It must be part of the conservation program
May 29th, 2014  
Beautiful photo of beautiful creature.
May 29th, 2014  
Here Kitteh . Lovely framing.
May 29th, 2014  
I photographed foals today, and they remind me of my poodles. There is so much similarity in behaviors across species isn't there, if you watch them. Such a sweet innocence about this guy.
May 29th, 2014  
Rob
Very nice!
May 29th, 2014  
Great capture of the king.
May 29th, 2014  
a magnificent beast, you've captured him beautifully.
May 29th, 2014  
Love this capture. Fav.
May 29th, 2014  
Sue
Aaaw, so lovely, beautiful picture. Fav.
May 29th, 2014  
Beautiful portrait of a king
May 29th, 2014  
Nice shot... I had a fun day at the zoo as well... Big Cats are so majestic..
May 29th, 2014  
Gorgeous shot - he looks a beautiful beast.
May 29th, 2014  
What a beautiful looking lion. He doesn't look fierce at all!
May 29th, 2014  
Looking right in to my eyes! It is tempting from a photo to give them a stroke but when you see the real thing you realise 'large'! The Linton Zoo ones used to stalk my children when they were toddlers - you knew exactly what was on their minds.... Chester Zoo takes me right back to my childhood - it was our 'local' from Preston. I seem to remember even then that the animals were kept well (in those days Blackpool Tower 'torture chamber for animals' AKA zoo was still occupied...).
May 29th, 2014  
Beautiful capture of this majestic animal. It looks like you are staring right into his eyes. fav
May 29th, 2014  
Pea
What a fantastic close-up. Fab shot! fav
May 29th, 2014  
Outstanding!
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful detail!
May 29th, 2014  
Love how he fills up the frame!
May 29th, 2014  
Lovely detail and expression
May 29th, 2014  
nice tight crop
May 29th, 2014  
Fab pov!!
May 29th, 2014  
Great portrait featuring his soulful eyes.
May 29th, 2014  
That is a perfect capture!!
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful shot! He looks content
May 29th, 2014  
I'm glad you liked Chester zoo. I only live a few miles away so I consider it 'my' zoo.
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful capture Fav!
May 29th, 2014  
Yikes!!, hope you had a big lens on for this one.
May 29th, 2014  
instant fav
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful capture and a Fav!
May 29th, 2014  
wow - this was a fabulous catch!
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful shot!
May 29th, 2014  
favomatic
May 29th, 2014  
Stellar portrait shot.
May 29th, 2014  
Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
May 29th, 2014  
FAV!! :)
May 29th, 2014  
Gorgeous
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful.
May 29th, 2014  
Great portrait
May 29th, 2014  
Mesmerizing! Stunning portrait.
May 29th, 2014  
Tia
Fabulous!
May 29th, 2014  
Wonderful shot! fav
May 29th, 2014  
Just beautiful! Fav.
May 29th, 2014  
Nice for it to pose for you.
May 29th, 2014  
Tom
Great expressive eyes and face
May 30th, 2014  
Great capture
May 30th, 2014  
I share your feelings about animals in zoos; I'm glad that this zoo was one of the better ones. Lovely portrait of this lion, who to my eyes does have a somewhat sad expression.
May 30th, 2014  
Nothing like looking him straight in the eyes Chantal. A lovely capture.
May 30th, 2014  
Aww :D Lovely capture :)
May 30th, 2014  
Beautiful! Reminds me of Aslan from the Narnia stories! Fav!
May 30th, 2014  
Simply majestic! Fav
May 30th, 2014  
Brilliant portrait -- you've captured his eyes so well, an intense stare, and yet a very gentle look to him.
May 31st, 2014  
Great capture. Lots of detail, nice pose
May 31st, 2014  
Terrific capture! Fav!
May 31st, 2014  
Magnificent...he is really posing for you!
May 31st, 2014  
What a fabulous shot!
June 21st, 2014  
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