I only have eyes for you! by busi2ness
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Thank you for all the comments and views on the Barbary Lion and The yawning lioness
It seems while he only has eyes for her, she only has eyes for me. It is obvious that lions have NO respect for crashers at their party. This ended in a very cautious retreat - for me, because this is typical stalking behaviour. I had to get some dry slacks, and I want to stress that no animals had been hurt in this photo shoot, LOL!
The lioness is a bit out of focus but now you know why.

Comments (31)
Absolutely enchanting looking!!!!Superbly capture!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Wow! Awesome! I've never seen a lion from close lol Beautiful picture!
Superb shot, Piet!! My only option would be to view these majestic creatures in the wild. So glad she didn't catch you!!! Hugs.
As soon as I saw the thumb, I thought she was sizin' you up for dinner, Piet. Glad you got out of there. I can just see a moron tourist walking closer saying, "Here, kitty, kitty, kitty." Wonderful capture of Mr. & Mrs. Lion.
Awesome! Hard to imagine you were able to get that close in the first place--so glad you got back with all members in tact! Where else would we find these incredible images and stories?!
Fantastic scene and light!
Miam miam.... she look at you in a very particular way Piet..... lol !!!! Do you think she's in Love ???? lol ! I'm shure she think to her dinner looking at you ;o(((((( Splendid shot. In the same time wild and funny. Lions are beautiful wild cats ! Fantastic your serie about them, I've very happy to have seen these shots, really. Maybe because I'm a Lioness in astrology ? lol ! A very big Hug for you.
They are wonderful and impressive!. A magnificent and expressive photography!!!. Hugsss
Excellent and very impressive capture. I like the lions expression and the light!!
Fantastic!! To think how close you were to such power and beauty is really frightening. Really, you need to take care of yourself. These cats do not understand 'Here Kitty.' Great story and photograph!! HUGS ~~~~~~!!!!!
EEeeeeeek she is certainly giving you the eye !
I know how that is - when they make eye contact its definately time to move on. I bet you aren't so blase about lions now :) Yes, she's a bit out of focus (with good reason), but this is still a cool photo.
OMG!! That is one scary look and something most females (in all species) seem to learn from the matriarch of the family! LOL@getting dry slacks!! Awesome shot, Piet!! :0)
So impressive capture !!! Bravo :)
wowww, excellent capture for this glance of lyon... Good day and kiss ;)
Wow. I really enjoy your Lion serie. The eyes are so predatore like, even watching the photo, makes the instinct say run away. Thank you for sharing.
that lion do not like it there lol cool pov
Gorgeous shot!!! Would've loved the focus on the moving lioness - but trust me I know how hard that is to obtain!!! Excellent compo and mood - HELP THE LION'S GONNA EAT ME!!!
Very Nice photo, she looks interested in someting or someone. THAT IS NOT THE INTERESTED YOU WIFE WILD BE JEALOUS OF. :-)
Lovely shot! She looks VERY interested in what you were up to! Scary thought! :)
Hey ! Thank you for your wild serie ! hrrrrrr ;-D You're dear for Di Di so you have to be good man ;-) and this dog loves you ;-)and she has eyes now for us all ! bravo
Both the Lion and Lioness have something on their minds. Becareful buddy, Mrs Lioness might be shopping for dinner. Brave man. Aloha
I went to our local zoo this morning to see the new gorilla habitat and the heat forced me to leave before I ever got to the lions. before reading your text, I had the idea that she was sizing you up for dinner.good you got away. I hope you was using a telephoto for this.excellent capture by any means
Hello!!SUPERB capture!!I love very much this excellent and very impressive shot!!You made a big masterpiece my dear friend!!Thank you for sharing this exceptional photo!!I wish you a happy weekend!!Hugs!!
Wonderful pictures, Piet! :)
LOL @ "I had to get some dry slacks" She's awesome! And so is he!
HAHAHAH! Too funny. The male lion seems to have a grin that says, "If she catch him, we'll have some delicious lunch!" Brave capture!
She's ready to pounce. Don't think she cares much for that camera LOL shoot quick and run like heck lol
"The lioness is a bit out of focus,and now you know why"...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh my!I wouldn't have anything in focus under such circumstances.I'm guessing you had some proud Ridgebacks there to defend you...Not!LOL Mine would be out of there in a heartbeat,lol.See ya Mom!LOL...Fabulous shot,Piet.Again...I'm stunned.You are one brave guy!
That is scary! Beautiful images you have here - so lucky to see these animals close up - but yes, I guess lots of changes of trousers too!