Guard the den by busi2ness
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Two lion uploads you may wish to visit, the first one is spectacular being a view from underneath the lion, uploaded by Laurence, the other is my previous white lion upload:
Thoiry 6 (Loloe) and my Lion's share for Thanksgiving.
I promised to show the lion couple guarding the bush in which the cubs are hidden - note the lioness almost hidden behind the bush. Hopefully I can photograph the cubs soon and report back. The male measures 5 feet (1.5m) to the top of the fur on his head.
Thank you for comments and visits to the lion series.

Comments (46)
Really love these lion captures, these are great, bravo!!
Your clarity and lighting is so good on these Piet.Seeing the one behind the tree is a bonus!
Sigh...I wish I could have a 'lion series'...Another wonderful capture,Piet.You have my undying envy.Thank you so much for sharing these with us!-M :^)
Beautiful animal and i like the composition. It almost looks as if he's about to walk out of the picture at any time ;)
It's nice to see such magnificent animals in such a family way.
So beautiful!... Fantastic!!! Hugssss. Delia
he is extremely handsome..S
What a superb animal..a spectacular capture! :)
Beautiful nice work...
Great shot of a magnificent pair!
I just can't get over how majestic that male lion is! He is so beautiful!
Very very good capture image erland
Excellent shot!!!
Just beautiful! ;o)
You must really love animals Piet, to be able to photograph them so well.. duck
Better not get in his way then... Awesome shot again !! :)