@kareenking This is a real photograph of the Lion who lives at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. He does have part of his tail missing. I didn't like the background so have added a texture.
@kareenking Thank you Kareen. I need to practice at this as not 100% happy with this one. Trouble is, I watch youtube videos on how to do it and fall asleep as I am being instructed. I'm never going to get the hang of it at this rate!
This so reminds me of a photo I recently saw in a downtown gallery of a lion. It was for sale for thousands of dollars and I told my husband if I had the kind of house to accommodate such a photo, I would buy it...and I don't even particularly like lions! It was such a moving photo. I think this is fabulous.
super shot! you have captured the majestic essence of this creature down pat! i love your processing, the colours, etc. and like you, i watch those youtube instructions and my head nods off instantly. aces!