Mating matter by busi2ness
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I am back on safer soil with animal captures after the grunge fun. Thanks goodness you say! :P
A pair of mating lions up close. The male is a gorgeous white lion, while the female is of normal coloring. Look close, she is still covered in blood from her last meal and the male is not taking any chances. Mating lionesses are aggressive towards the male in between mating and would attack for no apparent reason. Sounds familiar in human behavior? Hehe. On this particular day we had been lulled into believing it's quite safe but the next moment the female charged at us and one of the Renderosity photographers with me, almost peed her pants. It was the first time in her life she experienced the sheer volume of a growling lion. She was appalled by the strong odor emanating from her gaping mouth, I had my doubts as to the origin though. I am being silly, I know...
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Comments (57)
great photo!!!!
WOW, amazing to see such behavior in these Lions; I had no idea this was all a part of their 'fun'! Look at that female... she's telling that male "come get me NOW!! or else!!" .. lol Now I'm being silly :) GREAT catch; I just love this, piet... :) :)
You wanna fight? And then make up.. LOL
This is a magnificent capture Piet
Can I take the kitties home with me?
So does he beat her into submission? Interesting photo.
HAHA I like this Photo and the explanation too and the replies. HAHAHA But i am glad I was not there. I bet i would have done, what the other lady almost did, LOL !
Fantastic shot, Piet!! And I like your new profile pic :-P
Fantastic!>fav
Fantastic moment and capture, Piet!!!
That male is such a gorgeous color, isn't he? Beautiful. I recognise the posturing, having quite recently seen footage of the mating behavior of lions in the wild. What a great capture! (I would have been peeing my pants too! :P Yikes!)
Yup, very familiar human behavior. We are not so different from the animals we claim are "dumb." I love the wildness of this and you were able to get both faces at once. Phenominal shot!
Wow, what a powerful action scene!!
Superb pic, thanks for showing.
An amazing photo. I probably would have fainted dead away.
Good girl!!! Some women can learn something from her!!! LOL... Now i'm silly too!! What an awesome capture Piet - in the action so to speak!!! Wonderful white male... just look at that mane!!! Excellent image and narrative!!! :)
it's a wonderful capture and you sure your lion signs, Piet. A charging lioness would have scared the hell out of me, too!
wow that up close there. I know you know your stuff on animals there but still .... super job on the shot
this is excellent capture piet!!
Wonderful capture. Glad you both got out of there in one piece. Yes, I can see very well how similar we are to animals. Aloha
Excellent idea and perfect realisation
Exceptional capture! :)
Real good stuff. Excelent moment and great explanation.
Magnificent specimens !!!!
wow fabulous capture!
Piet, great shot, and I always love the background you give us. Such a treat!
Wow, Piet! You always get such awesome shots--and I just love your descriptions! Such regal animals; little wonder they're called the "King".
Excellent capture and story. Superb composition.
This is an outstanding capture, dear Piet !!! 5* Hugs Karin :)
Whoa! I bet their roars shook the earth.