An independent family! by busi2ness
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Independence Day (4th July 1776) is commonly associated with barbecues, parades, picnics, games, and other public and private events including fireworks celebrating the history and traditions of the U.S. For those of you who still celebrate the day for its true significance, we share this day in the never dieing spirit of freedom - like these lions. This is my humble tribute from Africa.
And for those of you having bought (illegal) fireworks, be careful, LOL!

Comments (49)
Lovely capture there. I particulary like the curious expression on the lioness, the fact that you have just posted this I hope means that she was not interested in you for culinary reasons:-} Where did you take this shot if you don't mind me asking? (sorry for deletion but PC is wobbling LOL!!)
LOL Oom Piet! I'm not big on fireworks either! Lovely capture of these cute kitties!
@ Boofy: This shot and the previous three had been taken at Buisfontein Safari farm, Leeudoringstad, South Africa. Sorry if these Dutch names are a bit hard on you, but there you have it. Thanks for your concern, I am intact, just, LOL!
this must of been before she started stalking you?they are beautiful animals and a magnificent capture
wowwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!! Excellent capture for the memory of the independance day... Very good my africas friend ;) good day and hugssssssss
This is a super capture Sir Piet. Methinks this is a late afternoon pic as the shadows are long and the lions are awake and waiting for night to fall so they can hunt...
I love this shot..they catch a shade of a tree.Smart move!
Piet, happy to see you active at RR. The moods the family are in and the long lilac shadows are striking.
Hello!!Another amazing and unique capture!!Really a extraordinary and excellent shot!!i love very much the beautifulo pose, the point of view, the great light and the splendid colors!!You made another big masterpiece my dear friend!!My sincere compliments for your big skill!!Thank you for sharing this incredible image!! I wish you a happy day and a excellent week!!Hugs!!
They seems in peace now on this shot... after the previous, lol ! You've made a superb series of these Lions Piet. A a perfect symbol of Freedom for the Independance day. I just hope that Lions will be for other centuries on our little planet.... Free and wild. Have a wonderful day my friend. Hugs.
What an excellent comparison! Freedom is especially important in the animal kingdom and human kind! Thank you for the tribute and the explosive warnings. I, for one, will count my fingers when the festivities have subsided. lol :0)
Lovely image:)
beautiful lions captured they are so reagal and magestic !! gorgeous shot!
Beautiful capture, Piet! They look so natural here... and I don't have a problem with the Dutch names ;o)))
@ Geert: Thanks, maybe I should explain that "Leeudoringstad" where the photo was captured, also means "city of the lion's thorn", if translated.
...was soll man auch sonst tun bei der Hitze! Super Photo!
Superb capture, Piet. I can see she has her eye on you!! Majestic spirit of freedom you got here. Long may this be so. Love your work, a lot. Hugs. 2 D's.
Good capture, they look relaxed.
Nice capture
How blessed you are to have such an environment to shoot! Five stars
Superbly captured image :)
Excellent capture !!! Bravo :)
Another great lion photo - it looks like she's sizing you up again, lionesses must like the look/smell of you (or is she the same one as before?).
Thank God your are 'almost' intact, and thank you for the wonderful explainations. These lion photos have been truly fantastic and a pure joy. What a blessing to see these beautiful creatures and know that they are taken care of. God Bless and thank you for thinking of us in this far away land. HUGS!!
A perfect image to express your feelings regarding Independence Day. Very touching words and I agree 100%! Thank you for sharing and reminding us all the true meaning of the holiday with this royal couple! Have a beautiful day in Africa where one can see such creatures in their free state! :-)
This is a gorgeous gorgeous shot oom!!! Lovely cropping to - getting perfect hey?!
Fantastic shot Piet, and a very fitting tribute from Africa! Well done!
Again, a magnificent photography. I like the indifference of her. She is the authentic queen of the forest. But I believe that, your better work, is that glance of adoration and love, that your dog in avatar has :). Hugsss
Eyes just for you. Excellent. Aloha
Fabulous shot, Piet! Even here it's easy to tell that lioness was keeping a pretty close eye on you. It must take a special sense to get so close to these animals and live to tell about it!