The Inscrutable Stare by taffy

The Inscrutable Stare

One more Zoo scene from Dec 12th's brief visit. At first I was disappointed that the lioness was indoors and the cage bars were so prominent. But, that's this lioness's life. I wondered what she was thinking as she stared at me. Because the zoo was closing, I was the only one in this exhibit area so we literally had locked eyes. She was majestic to see so close and in solitude.
Magnificent beast. I guess for some this is the only way they will ever get to see one of these wonderful cats. I'm spoilt by being able to see lion in the wild!
December 16th, 2013  
I believe that she was thinking about which side of the bars was a better place to be. This looks like a painting!
December 16th, 2013  
You have capture her caged glory.Her eyes ate dreaming of the Savanah
December 16th, 2013  
Oh these kind of shots always make me sad, to see animals behind the bars. I bet she was indeed dreaming of African and freedom. Those bars fascinate me, they look somehow like they would be added there afterwards
December 16th, 2013  
Great eye-to-eye contact capture. Beautiful animal. Hope she has enough space to move around there.
December 16th, 2013  
I think that bars in this shot really tell her story of being captured. She looks sad to me.
December 16th, 2013  
She is magnificent - I bet she was wondering who the animal with the giant eye was and whether supper had finally arrived. :)
December 16th, 2013  
Interesting bars....it really makes her feel like a prisoner. I hate the sadness in their eyes, and I always try to lock eyes with them, too, and understand what they are feeling. They are such beautiful animals...
December 16th, 2013  
There is a pathos to this shot that tells a story - she is a magnificent beast
December 16th, 2013  
And she doesn't look fierce to me - she looks more like she's begging to be let out. Fantastic shot, Taffy.
December 16th, 2013  
Aweosme shot
December 16th, 2013  
Wow, this is amazing! Fantastic tones and composition!
December 16th, 2013  
Love how you've processed this - does make her look like a gentle pussy cat .
December 16th, 2013  
Magnificent, love the processing.
December 16th, 2013  
Beautiful shot of this magnificent animal
December 16th, 2013  
fantastic shot!
December 16th, 2013  
Beautiful !!
December 17th, 2013  
Looks like a painting not a real lion! Very cool
December 17th, 2013  
I think that the bars add an extra level of interest and also tell a story.
December 17th, 2013  
Lovely animal. I really like the colours of this shot. I like the bars too. You are right, they tell about the lioness' life making the shot more interesting and descriptive. Plus, I do like the effect added by the lines
December 17th, 2013  
cool
December 18th, 2013  
I don't do well at zoos...she is beautiful and grand!
December 19th, 2013  
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