It's a great day for a zoo trip. by maggie2

It's a great day for a zoo trip.

This didn't seem to bother the female in the least.
His name is Joshua, and hers Kira.
great shot, it made me laugh. i love when animals do cute things like this :P
November 3rd, 2010  
She's probably loving it :) Beautiful! I love the light contrast.
November 3rd, 2010  
Great picture. Sometimes you just got to ignore the ones that want to bite your head off. :)
November 3rd, 2010  
I wonder if this is a lion love bite?! Sure wouldn't want to be on the receiving end... :)
November 3rd, 2010  
Great shot, and looks like a sign of affection believe it or not.
November 3rd, 2010  
@jonna @ladydi It was a sign of affection. She actually initiated the flirting.
November 3rd, 2010  
@ncphotography @pfmandeville @wellbride Thanks for the kind words.
November 3rd, 2010  
Excellent capture!
November 3rd, 2010  
Aw, a lion love bite! Too cute!!! I agree though, wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that affection! lol!
November 3rd, 2010  
@bribuccigrossi @katrinacristy Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.
November 3rd, 2010  
That is so sweet. What a couple!
November 3rd, 2010  
The lions at our zoo are sooooo old I almost never see them move. Fun shot! Sweet capture! Thanks for all your kind words & support of my project.
November 3rd, 2010  
I do not like animals in captivity but it this picture is so touching. Very good shot.
November 3rd, 2010  
Looks like she's enjoying this although I'd rather not have my head in a lion's mouth! Great shot.
November 3rd, 2010  
What a wonderful picture. They do look like they are bonding in some way don't they?
November 3rd, 2010  
fabulous shot ain't love strange
November 3rd, 2010  
Set an example for humans to do more. Beautiful pic.
November 3rd, 2010  
He's nibbling on her ear, or head...whatever, must mean the same thing in the animal world too.
November 3rd, 2010  
That him loving her - what a great capture!
November 3rd, 2010  
Who knew lions engaged in public displays of affection? : )
You must have had your camera handy...great capture!
November 3rd, 2010  
Wonderful shot!!
November 3rd, 2010  
Oh my gosh... what a shot!
November 3rd, 2010  
Beautiful picture!!
November 3rd, 2010  
After my trip to the zoo I think I know what comes next! ;-) We are all on a zoo quest aren't we? Lovely shot.
November 3rd, 2010  
@barbara @girlie @justkariherself @emer @pyrrhula @digitalrn @miraries @fluffy @karlyh @aipassa @wac Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate them. Wendy, I would spend my life at the zoo if I could. @molizard I was at the zoo right before feeding time. The lions were more active than I have ever seen them.
@yoelao I hate the captivity too, but I guess it's necessary now for the survival of a few of the animals.
November 3rd, 2010  
awe, that is cute!
November 3rd, 2010  
What a sweet couple!
November 3rd, 2010  
@julie @timandelke Thanks for the kind words.
November 3rd, 2010  
I know that it doesn't look it but that is a love bite! He's actually caressing her...they are so ethereal!
November 3rd, 2010  
Very nice Capture ,animals are the best !!!!!!
November 3rd, 2010  
hahahahah, this is so cute, great shot!
November 3rd, 2010  
How cute, love bites!
November 3rd, 2010  
Great shot!
November 3rd, 2010  
Nice shot of cute critters!
November 3rd, 2010  
My caption: Om nom nom (Think Cookie Monster). LOL! ;) Great shot.
November 3rd, 2010  
those are some big kitty cats!! hahaha, great shot!
November 3rd, 2010  
Cool pic! Nicely captured!
November 3rd, 2010  
Bored or blissful - Mmmm I wonder :-)
November 3rd, 2010  
@bill_d @mollyanne31790 @autumnseden @markbuehl @lovelyrita_mm @gill @marileed @alecio @brillomick Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate them.
@isisweiss Very true, they were very affectionate. They are actually brother and sister.
November 3rd, 2010  
This is really cool. Great capture.
November 3rd, 2010  
Gosh this looks a bit scary but Kira doesn't look the least bit bothered . great capture
November 3rd, 2010  
Aww. lion kisses!! This is a great photo--Fave
November 3rd, 2010  
Wow this is so lovely!
November 3rd, 2010  
beautiful!
November 3rd, 2010  
@pennewolf @snowy @clarissajohal @bugik @wndswptlady Thank you guys for your kind words. I really appreciate them.
November 4th, 2010  
Margaret, I was so thrilled with the pictures that did turn out I invited my two sons and one of their girlfriends to go back Sunday so I could try to take some photos of animals that I shot poorly last Saturday. ;-)
November 4th, 2010  
beautiful!!!
November 4th, 2010  
Margaret John Patrick gave me tips. Wear darker clothing, take photos at a 45 degree angle from the glass, and of course high ISO's. The white balance I used that finally worked was AWB. I am excited to go back and see if I get some more. I think they would make a nice calendar for my sons and dad.
November 4th, 2010  
lovely close-up of an intimate love-bite! Ha.
November 4th, 2010  
What a fantastic capture!
Love it!
November 4th, 2010  
maggie ....sooo fantastic. Clearly these animals have such strength of feeling. Do check out the vidlink I've put with my comment on Bill D's cheetah pic. This is s fabulous shot. The light you mention didn't get in the way at all - I didn't notice I was so captivated by the way you'd caught the subjects.
November 4th, 2010  
Just beautiful x
November 4th, 2010  
This is such an incredible close-up!
November 4th, 2010  
@pinktornado39 @phxjanice @1blond @redfl83 @indiannie_jones thank you for the kind words, they are appreciated.
November 4th, 2010  
@wac Wendy thank you and John for the tips. It's working for you, your shots are amazing.
November 4th, 2010  
@miranda Thank you MIranda. I will check out vidlink.
November 4th, 2010  
great shot! looks like a love bite to me
November 4th, 2010  
priceless...I love it. A fave.
November 4th, 2010  
This is lovely.
November 4th, 2010  
@kasumie13 @loriromp @cindy Thank you for the kind words. It was a love bite and I have a few more very funny shots that happened right after this. He ended up sitting on her. She had a fit.
November 4th, 2010  
Aw...
November 6th, 2010  
@lovelyrita_mm Thanks for looking Maggie.:-)
November 6th, 2010  
ROWR! Love! another fave! this one made me LOL
November 8th, 2010  
@ellen Thanks Ellen for your kind words.
November 9th, 2010  
looks like she is enjoying the head massage, very sweet. How nice that you have these gorgeous creatures nearby to visit!
December 7th, 2010  
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