Drakenstein Lion Park

will feature in this album this month. The background drop is the Drakenstein mountain range.

It is a sanctuary for abused and rescued lions, mostly from circuses all over Europe. Some have been chained and maimed until they found a peaceful life here.

I visit regularly and support the program. For those interested to find out more, I will post a link.
https://showme.co.za/tourism/drakenstein-lion-park-between-paarl-stellenbosch/

https://lionrescue.org.za/about-us-2/

[Carole G]

Horrible to hear about these beautiful cats having to be rescued from such appalling conditions.Great to see them living peacefully here though

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful shot of this majestic animal

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful animal.. So great they can have a peaceful life here.

[Babs]

Thanks for the link. He looks very regal in a safe place.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a beautiful shot of this majestic beast , and wonderful that he and others are rescued from appalling condition to live a peaceful life in the Sanctuary . Fav

[winghong_ho]

Great shot for this beautiful lion. Great composition.

[Shanne]

isn't he magnificent looking

[Kitty Hawke]

Beautiful animal......well done to the park for rescuing him and all his mates....

[Maggiemae]

That's a real lion and not a plaster or stone one that you see so often!!

[Joan Robillard]

Fab

[Pam]

I can never understand how people can be so cruel. He is so beautiful. I love how you captured him. I could fav this 100 times! Thank you for the link.

[Mags]

Sitting like a king!

[Steve Chappell]

Wow, fantastic capture!

[Kathy A]

Fabulous shot!

[katy]

FAV Absolutely amazing composition for this photo. I love the light, the background, and the clarity

[Esther Rosenberg]

Fantastic composed shot, Love the setting.

[Bill]

Looks like he is playing king of the hill. Really nice capture.

[Merrelyn]

Lovey shot of him. It's wonderful that they have been rescued from such horrendous conditions.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is wonderful.

[tony gig]

Amazing...

[Heather]

A great shot, Diana! He looks so majestic and content! How wonderful that there is this sanctuary! (And thank you for the links) Fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Gorgeous Lion. He looks happy now.

[gloria jones]

Majestic!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Gorgeous shot

[Christina]

Wow looking like a king!

[narayani]

How wonderful that they have been rescued

[Allison Maltese]

He looks like he is posing for a library sculpture. A very regal image.

[Rick]

Awesome capture.

[Diana]

@yorkshirekiwi @bkbinthecity @happysnaps @onewing @beryl @wh2021 @shannejw @cutekitty @maggiemae @joansmor @pamalama @marlboromaam @swchappell @kjarn @grammyn @dutchothotmailcom @cwbill @merrelyn @mittens @tonygig @365projectorgheatherb @shepherdmanswife @seattlite @elisasaeter @christinav @narayani @falcon11 @rickster549Thanks for the wonderful comments, favs and getting it on the tp and pp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[4rky]

So majestic - lovely composition