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White Lion


White Lion
Photo Information
Copyright: Vernon Fletcher (BenF) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 0 N: 341] (3049)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 5D, Sigma EX 50-500mm f/4-6.3 HSM APO DG
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-31 7:17
Viewed: 94
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken in The Lion Park close to Krugersdorp. Here is some information on the 'white lion'

The white lion is occasionally found in wildlife reserves in South Africa and is a rare color mutation of the Kruger subspecies of lion (Panthera leo krugeri). It has been perpetuated by selective breeding in zoos around the world. White lions are not a separate subspecies and they have never been common in the wild. Regarded as divine by locals,[1] white lions first came to public attention in the 1970s in Chris McBride's book The White Lions of Timbavati. The greatest population of white lions is in zoos where they are deliberately bred for color. The population of the white lion is unknown but the most recent count was in 2004 and 30 were alive. White lions are not albino lions. Instead, the white color is caused by a recessive gene known as chinchilla or color inhibitor. They vary from blonde through to near white, however some can also be red. This coloration gives white lions a distinct disadvantage in nature because they are highly visible. This gives them away to their prey and makes them an attractive target for hunters.

The above information was taken from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_lion

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Regards,

Vernon
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King at the peak of his royalty thinking about important matters of statesmanship.very good pose a perfect portrait.good note.tfs

Hi Vernon,
Awesome close-up! Superb use of the focal length and shallow DOF. Would be interested to know what the EXIF details are here. The details of the lion look excellent, impressive capture.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • LeoM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 61] (302)
  • [2009-11-03 12:56]

Hi V,

Great capture of this white lion. He really seems to be in a pensive mood. Great DOF and composition!

TFS
R

Hello Vernon,
I agree with the others: a superb capture !
Lots of details and a great DOF. Good job done.
Joop!

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