His and Her Majesty

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His and Her Majesty
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2988 W: 748 N: 9019] (36001)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-13
Categories: Pets
Camera: Nikon D70s, Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro, Hitachi4GBMicrodrive, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/350 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Favorite Animals and Birds, Amsterdam Zoo Artis [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 9:12
Viewed: 609
Favorites: 7 [view]
Points: 118
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His and Her Majesty

Not for Kilted-Arab, he doesn't like cat snaps..... :-)

OK, for all the others, here the King and Queen of Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo.

Today I went with Anneke [Ejtaan] and Rob [spouse of Ejtaan] to the Amsterdam Zoo. The weather was great and the lions had a surprise for us: the King went from his cave, looked at Ennie, called his wife and did for at least ten minutes a special "cat walk" and pose for the Nikon armed TL members :-)

This is one of the many shots I took (132 in total of only the lions); the Artis Lion King and Queen looking over their humble crowd, yawed so now and than, sniffed into the air (did they smell the Baron?).... peed.... yawed again....well not a quite exciting life...anyway an exciting couple. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Lion!

After Annie, Rob and the Baron left, the King yawed and withdraw into his cave again and sent his wife to the kids to look after :-)

Check also the Map:[view] were you can see how the Artis Amsterdam Zoo is situated in the middle of the centre of the city.

PP work:
Shot in RAW, cropped, adjusted saturation, contrast and brightness (minimal). Converted to JPEG, sharpened and resized. Add frame and text.

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And majestic they are! Amazing capture, the two of them look so noble. Thanks for sharing

Hi Hans,
very neat shot, with nice composition & presentation,
thxs,

Armel.

Absolutely stunning capture. Beautiful sharp details and the pose is amazing. Very majestic. TFS
Christan

Hello Hans
yes, wonderful royal couple, excellent image, excellent frame, wonderful colours, contrast, sharpness, perfect work
congratulations
tfs
Magda

ciao Hans,
is really a nice capture with
a great pose...compliments

cheers sERGIO

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 56 N: 1205] (4597)
  • [2008-04-13 9:42]

Hi Hans
You have with this really created a very beautiful photo.
That has an unlikely beautiful composition, the colours are perfect, light is perfect just as the sharpness is completely on the top.
In addition the photo is presented in the best way.

The best greetings Jens.

Excellent capture.
Joe.

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2032 W: 375 N: 2137] (21281)
  • [2008-04-13 9:47]

Merhaba myfriend HANS..
Beautiful composition with great shot. The color are very great. Excellent Portrait too. Well done
Regards
Selamlar

MOOOOOOI... hhhahahah en ik heb bijna exact dezelfde!..
Prachtige belichting en kleuren Hans... heel mooi!

Gr.,
Anneke

hi Hans
wonderful!!
great colours and POV
good shot and work, nice frame
tfs;
regards Karolina

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  • ariw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 27 N: 157] (2091)
  • [2008-04-13 10:14]

Hello Hans, it's just like The Lion King movie, very well presented in framing with ofcourse a superb clarity and sharpness, thank you for sharing, greeting from jakarta, ari

Fantastisch dit leeuwenpaar. Heerlijk kattig plaatje - dus je gaat nu defenitief in de portret business Hans!

TFS
Els

Great shot,like it very much.

Hoi Hans.
Wooowww...Excellent sharpness and beautiful presentation.Great shot,lovely family.
Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 74 N: 332] (2327)
  • [2008-04-13 10:38]

Hoi Hans,

Geweldig deze! Vooral de blikken van beide leeuwen, prachtig gevangen. Alles scherp en mooi strak geframed.
Het blijven mooie dieren.

Groeten,

Edwin

Excellent.
You brought out all the regal looks in their eyes.
TFS
Piet

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer [C: 807 W: 0 N: 0] (5825)
  • [2008-04-13 10:45]

Beautiful...
beautiful...

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 579 W: 6 N: 388] (2477)
  • [2008-04-13 10:52]

Hi Hans.
This a beautiful portrait. Him in the FG and her in the BG with exactly the same serious expression. Framing by the natural rock background is classic too. I wonder though if this great photo need an elaborate frame? Just a humble thought. TFS. Karin

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 116 N: 532] (3614)
  • [2008-04-13 10:56]

Een prachtig portret van dit koninklijk echtpaar!!! Kleuren zijn prachtig, de scherpte is super, kortom een waardige inzending!!

Janneke

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  • andrei Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 279 W: 132 N: 158] (1150)
  • [2008-04-13 11:09]

Hans
Well captured. I wonder what they frowned for?

Colour and sharpness is tops.

TFS
Andrei

Wow, they KNOW how to pose!!! This has everything, from clarity to detail to perfect pose and bg. I remember my lion shot from the Calgary Zoo which I had to doctor quite a bit since the bg was depressing.
Great work!
Cheers
Otto

The frame looks a bit overdone, but the image (and that is what counts) is really excellent. Nice couple.

M'n hoed af !
Voor mij een perfect foto Hans !

Groetjes
Jan

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2370 W: 0 N: 614] (12109)
  • [2008-04-13 13:30]

Hola Hans,
precioso retrato "Real" ;))
realismo y estupendo pov. y foco...
saludos amigo.

Hi Hans
Lions are always beautiful creatures. You have made a very Royal framing here. Very nice. TFS

Flemming

Hello Hans!
Excellent your capture!
Perfect detail and clarity and wonderful colours. Good light!
Best regards!
Lili

PS - I don't have a Nikon... ;)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2029 W: 135 N: 2987] (16248)
  • [2008-04-13 14:15]

WOW... That's just awesome! Great captured of the couple, excellent details, sharpness and colours, WOW!!!

Have a nice day,
Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Hans,
wow Great moody shot of these two! Great details in the wrikles in their face and fur. love the expression on the female lion's face :)
well done,
Shelby

Coucou Hansie :o)

Wow ! Marvellous ! Amazing portrait of felines ... I love felines ! Excellent sharpness, details and colours, all my compliments Hansie ! Fascinating eyes ! In my favourites :o)
Bises
Marylou

excellent Hans..
wonderful details captured.. with a perfect focus and light!! it's lovely.. and great!! my really compliments!! thanks
ciao Marco

Hi Hans,

Excellent portrait of these cats . .
Clearly shown who is the king . .
Lovely composition . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 12 N: 608] (8959)
  • [2008-04-13 20:07]

Hi Hans,
Yes, they do look mejestic. Lovely pose.
Sunil

Hi Hans,
Beautiful picture of the king and the Queen of the animals, Amazing picture very well capted with great colors and sharpness, Nice POV. and details, Perfect composition and work. Well done.
My compliments . Congradulations..
Michel

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 668 W: 33 N: 1070] (4120)
  • [2008-04-13 22:05]

Hi Hans,

what a perfect shot of a perfect couple! i like the way they are looking at....a great candid pose indeed.

so perfect a shot & framed, they don't look like in a captivity.

great clarity & sharpness. well done.

TFS
regards
Agoes

WOW!! This is a beauty!! Love the pose! Perfect colors and detail!! TFS

Hello Hans,

A stunning shot, they look like a royal couple, indeed with such an expressione that you captured.
TFS
Sorina

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 552 W: 37 N: 607] (3835)
  • [2008-04-14 1:11]

Hi Hans
Indeed a good title and a special frame for their highness! Funny thing his 3/4 posing side is the real one humans take too!
well done
Argiris

Hello Hans,

THis is so beautifully presented!
It resembles a family portrait - husband and wife!

Wonderful sharp details (you can see who got out of the wrong dide of the bed this morning!) and good, natural colours!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
pl :-)

Hello Hans,

Absolutely fantastic shot!

Is it a great-grandson (or great-great-grandson) of the MGM - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. old lion? HeHe

Great job, my friend!

Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on monday

hello Hansie

.... speechless.... have you ever heard of the artisit David Shepherd? well this shot reminds me so much of his style.. He normally paints elephants but has also painted the big cats.. as he does you have captured the very soul of these animals, perfect lighting and a masterful portait here. Outstanding work here Hansie

TFS kind regards Helen

I love cat snaps and this is AWESOME! It's almost as if they posed for you! Very regal and royal here Hans! Nice sharp shot, excellent and I love how the Male is posing and the female is a big miffed that SHE must stand behind him! See her expression of annoyance! HA!
B-)
Linda

Ooh deze vind ik nog mooier! Prachtig stel en ook op het juiste moment de foto genomen! Mooie belichting en kleuren...
Goed gedaan en gezien ;-)

TFS Groetjes Simone

Hi Hans,

Jezus, 132 shots of the lions only?! Guess, you're not using RAW format here hahaha. My 4Gb card is full at 200 shots...
Nice and sharp, and pleasantly tight in the composition. A cat shot, but I like it ;-).

Greetings!
Dennis

Excellent family portrait!!! Great DOF and POV! Love the quality of the shown details. Excellent work! Congrats, dear Hans!
Best regards,
Diana
p.s. same old, tomorrow! :( but...(**)

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3107 W: 253 N: 5670] (21202)
  • [2008-04-14 8:20]

VERY fine family portrait, Hansie!!
superb composition and details
TFS
silke

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1421 W: 74 N: 749] (6946)
  • [2008-04-14 12:38]

Beautiful composition with great shot. The color are very great. Well done.

Hi Hans,
Great shot of these two magnificiant beasts, so majestic. Well captured, nice and sharp.
Nicely framed.
TFS
Jane

Beautiful portrait.
The one of the right seems like hiding behind the bigger one, seeking shelter and security.

Wonderful!
Tome

Majestic and powerful portrait of two beautiful looking animals. Pin sharp details and the colours are great - all offset by a well chosen frame. Great stuff!
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Absolutely Beautiful Hans. Well taken.

Thank you

-Josée

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  • Loup Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 90 W: 0 N: 54] (1042)
  • [2008-04-15 1:25]

Hi Hans,
Just one world ,WOWWWWWWWW!
Thank
Jasmine

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3287 W: 660 N: 1845] (15671)
  • [2008-04-15 1:29]

wow, this is really wonderful !!!


congrats and thanks,
v
ps.Sorry, I've switched off the points system

Superb Hans! Excellent colour and fine detail. TFS,
David

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 360 N: 2597] (11221)
  • [2008-04-15 16:12]

Well, he looks very friendly, but she looks quite nasty, Hans. Maybe she was a bit hungry ;o).
Nice compo, I really like the tight crop. Good sharpness on both faces (even at only f/4.8). Backdrop is very neutral in structure, and very good in contrasting with their fur.
Very beautiful!
TFS

Wow! Hans, this portrait is just superb! Fantastic catch and so well croped and done. The sharpness is spot on! And there gaze, looking at the same direction or almost.

Superb! You can hang this on your wall with pride :) Right in my favs!

Cheers!

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1201 W: 285 N: 1314] (7057)
  • [2008-04-16 15:22]

Hello Hans.,
Straight to favorites.
This is masterpiece. I don`t know what to say.
Great is to little.
You are the Master.
C O M P L I M E N T S!
Janek Kloss

Zo Hans, wat een pronkstuk !!
Wat komen die 2 katten prachtig naar voren, mede door het frame. Echt mooi dus.
Prachtige kleuren, scherpte, etc, maar dat wist je al.
groeten,
Joop!

Volgens mij loopt heel nederland in de dierentuin te fotograferen.haha
Maar je hebt er weer een enorme mooie foto gemaakt.
Super uitdrukkingen in de koppen en enorm scherp.

Bonsoir Hansie, mon ami,
I believe that all was known as with the messages already put on your POV absolutely perfect of its two deer. Which sumptuous look, you knew to capture at the time of your POV. Colours very natural.
Hakuna Matata it's my philosophy ;OD
Calin et bisous
Ton amie Corinne

Hallo Hans,
Wat een prachtige serie foto's heb je gemaakt in Artis! Van mij krijg je een dikke 10 en een griffel :)
Groetjes,
Frieda.

They are Masters. Great quality portrait.

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