KING’S SAD LOOK

Germany, Berlin Zoo.................

A king behind bars, a prisoner without a crime, a prisoner who never

stood a trial................

This magnificent proud animal was staring at the people passing in

front of the cage and its sad look narrated the unjust

condemnation.............. It was an expressive look with so many

questions…...........................Your critique will be much

appreciated…….… Many thanks.

I rarely comment on non wild photos, but this particular shot attracts the viewer's attention immediately. Extremely sharp with eyes that narrate the whole story! Well done Karole....kali Xronia!

Very expressive and moving image of the king of beasts. Well done, rek.

very good animal portrait and expression...congrats

A really beautiful shot, Karolos!

Nice work!

Nice close up. The grey manes and hair underneath the jaw make it look like a wise old King gazing over his Kingdom.

Wonderful composition, the lighting and cropping are all spot on. I share the thoughts that you express in your narrative.

A wonderfully close, neat image with great tonalities and details. I really like the clarity of the eyes. Warm regards.

Que buena, se leen sus pensamientos.

Abrazos.

excellent work, very beautiful, extraordinary sharpness, nice composition, fantastic colours and also in the city where I live. Well done...!

 

Ricardo

Exquisite close-up. Although he does appear sad, his regal qualities are so well presented. I love the details in the face and mane surrounding the face.

This is a very nice photo!

There is a reason so many people have commented. Great capture. I think it is the fold in the cheek which in a way is very human. Nice job on the eye sharpening but I think you are close to pushing it. I don't think it needs this much sharpening because you caught something special regardless.

 

Herma

A sad look indeed, Karole, which you captured very well...there is a human quality about this look...a good likeness to Aslan pertrayed in Narnia. Warm regards, Dimitris.

You can't help but feel sorry for the plight of this Lion and many others, be it in or out of captivity. Superb close-crop with your usual photographic skills...Regards

Just love it.., very sharp and the eyes indeed have the sadness.. the composition and the colors just great.. congratulation thx for sharing.. (Ahmad Bandung Indonesia..)

Karolos, you truly have captured one of the finest close ups of this mighty beast I have seen. One almost feels they could reach out and feel the softness of his fur. The expression in his eyes seems sad, but perhpas he is 'day dreaming' . I know I am taking thoughts away from the unjustness of his plight....but maybe he was "rescued" in the wild, as many of our animals are in our local Zoos.

 

This may not be the case.....but whatever the circumstances that brought him to this Zoo....he looks like they do take very good care of him. If he was still in the wild, he may not have even been alive when this shot was taken....and then again...it is the nature of "the survival of the fittest" that is the natural order of things. Whatever the case, you have captured an extremely 'intimate moment' between man and beast. Very nice work Karolos. Most sincerely, Gail

Phototechnically brilliant - as all your uploads in fact, Karolos. Big compliments - El

Excellent image!

 

Perfect portrayal of his beauty. Best regards.

Karolos, this is an instant fav! The details are amazing also is the color depth.

Great close-up and your text is very apt.

All the best!

Though a story-telling photo speaks for itself, the words accompanying this striking portrait are on a par with the impact it instantly creates; and certainly the skills engaged for taking and editing the image are being elevated by the noble thoughts of its author -expresed with a sorrowful mood ,as the sadness detected in the eyes of this nature wonder . The lawyer in you is never asleep , Karolos, even when being far from a court room . There is a striking aliveness in this vague gaze that penetrates with its radiating force . Richness and crispness of the face detaIs cannot take the viewer off it. CONGRATULATIONS!

outstanding portrait of this magnificent being.

Beautiful portrait of this lovely lion. Sad, maybe he is in love!

 

Alberto