Comment from albert65
Initial impact /5
Creativity of presentation. /5
Color Harmony /5
Center of Interest /5
Technical Excellence /5
Technique /5
Story Telling Ability /5
Lighting /5

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

thanks a lot again for your high rating

Comment from janet4923
Great photo. Glad you could capture this - glad lions aren't good swimmers! I like the colors and water ripples along with the shoreline that give great detail to your subject - a great lion!

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from selynamalinky
The power of this photograph is in the amazing subject. How fortunate to have such a moment to photograph this magnificent lion. You have done justice to the focus and clarity. I love that intense yellow eye. I appreciate that your backdrop was not the best scrub, but you have rightly left in more of the water when others may have cropped. Great shot - I envy you!

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

thank you

Comment from smart click
id have givne you a 6 for this but dont have nay, what a frame id have been excited seeing him do this let alone capture it so much detail in this lions head swimming , superb frame, caught just right, beautiful colours with gentle tone,, good rule of thirds and nice composition. all round brill thanks

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

thanks a lot for your kind comments

Comment from Levon7
I have never seen a big cat (or any cat) in the water. He looks great with his big old head sticking out of the water. Pretty colored water too. I would like to see him a little closer. Nice photo well done.
thanks, Natalie

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

many thanks natalie

Comment from T. Kay
Such great composition here. Good color and depth of field. I would of cropped a lot of the water out, bringing the eye face to face with this magnificent animal.

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 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

thanks; already cropped a lot

Comment from cainse
How often does one get a shot like this, even on safari? Excellent subject. Colors, lighting, focus all good. It's funny how he's holding the tip of his tail up, as if he intends to keep as much of himself dry as possible.

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

you're right; first time I see a lion swimming; many thanks

Comment from DawnHold
Lion crossing water, one I have yet to see. Composition is good but I would have made it a much tighter crop, bring the lion to the viewer, colours are good, focus on the lion is good and depth is nice. I would also have lifted the shadow so that more detail of the lion's face was visible. Nice story line. Nicely done good luck!

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

taken with a compact camera;
I had two choices: go in the water togeta close up; LOL
crop much more than I already did, but thequality would have been too poor

reply by DawnHold on 21-May-2013

Taken with a compact, got to pat you on the back. Get in the water - never! For a compact - not to shabby. Keep up the good work.

Comment from Katz'nDogz'nOtherz
How awesome to have witnessed this in the wild. He is magnificent. Great focus and story. Excellent capture. Taylor

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from 1939noel
Wow, hurry up mate there could be crocs about!lol. Excellent shot, nice detail and good lighting. Love the expression.

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

there are crocs, therefore the lion is looking so carefully;
many thanks