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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: Nature, Pets
Camera: Nikon D70s, Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro, Hitachi4GBMicrodrive, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/750 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): animal portrait, Favorite Animals and Birds, Amsterdam Zoo Artis [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-14 2:51
Viewed: 424
Points: 83
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
King!

Indeed the King of Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo. He was the star of the show that particular day. Although his body looked a bit skinny, his head was from a emperor.

Sorry Sweety again a cat, tommorow I will post a special one for you :-)

PP-work

Shot in RAW, cropped and adjusted contrast, brightness and saturation minor. Converted to JPEG. Removed some shining spots with clone tool from it's pupils. Add frame and tekst.

lilimih33, Kiwis, wieyos, kiwi_explorer, Jong, CallMeMaria, PierreFrigon, WMcK, shelbeesmom, trekks, norenastramus, Marylou has marked this note useful
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  • Great 
  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1460 W: 0 N: 164] (10999)
  • [2008-04-14 2:54]

Hi Hans,
Great portrait of the king!! It was ready for the shot of photograph:) Clear details and natural colors.
Thanks
Diane

Hi Hans,

a perfect title for this majestic beast!

looking far ahead...perhaps thinking of his kingdom ....:)

a well-centred & great pov for this mood. nice sharpness & colours too

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Hey Hans,

Wat een geweldige 'beteuterde' blik van deze leeuw! Mooie crop, goede details en mooi scherp. Is de foto in de schaduw gemaakt?

TFS Groetjes Simone

Isnt he just majestuous!? awesome portrait of this stunning animal! beautiful detals. great animal portrait.
LuDivine

Hi Hans,
Now that is a lion with attitude ... well captured. I like the way you cropped the photo ... very good portrait. Well composed with good image and color quality. Well done!\
Cheers,
Renier

  • Great 
  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 385 W: 0 N: 223] (2264)
  • [2008-04-14 3:20]

look like something bother him.. nice sharpness and details, natural colours. i like your framing too. tfs, Hans

Hi Hans,
A magnificent portrait of such a wonderfully beautiful feline worthy of that sophisticated frame! Fantastic detail and colors.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

  • Great 
  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 56 N: 1205] (4597)
  • [2008-04-14 3:24]

Hi Hans
Great shot, beautiful colors, excellent sharpness and a wonderful light, well composed, you have done well.
Greetings
Jens.

Hello Hans!
Perfect portrait of the lion!
I like all felines!
Good PP work!
Nice frame, too!
Best regards!
Lili

good close portrait of the king (Elvis ?) ;)
fine details, good crop
regards
jo

Classic portrait.

Très joli portrait et bon cadrage.
bien vu
Cordialement
Audrey

Yes definitely a king! This is a wonderfully sharp image with perfect exposure....TFS

very nice shot Hans...............tfs
best regards
Dogan İZLER

  • Great 
  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1542 W: 112 N: 3416] (13685)
  • [2008-04-14 4:40]

Hi Hans
You have out done yourself! Wonderful details .. his stare is hypnotic!

Tricia

Showed this to Jonas and he said "Pppfffhhhh, what a show off. I'd like to see him catch a chipmunk or a bird!"
Well, still a very good capture of this King :-).
TFS
Piet

Here kitty kitty! Very nice photo of this King of the Forest! Very nice sharpness and now Mrs Kitty wants her turn with her close up! Love the framing too!
B-)
Linda

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 74 N: 332] (2327)
  • [2008-04-14 6:24]

Hoi Hans,

Wederom een prachtig portret van deze leeuw. Mooi oogcontact, mooie kleuren en lekker scherp. De strakke compositie spreekt mij aan. Presentatie als vanouds perfect. Als je het niet zou lezen zou deze mooie kop zo in de wildernis kunnen zijn geschoten. Mooi werk!

Groeten,


Edwin

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 533 W: 40 N: 618] (6356)
  • [2008-04-14 6:24]

A very nice portrait :) He looks arogan :)

yan

heeeeere kitty, kitty...

Een prachtkop Hans... scherp en heel mooi van kleur!
:-) blijf maar maaien hoor!!!! geen probleem...

Gr.,
Anneke

  • Great 
  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 730 W: 11 N: 1524] (5944)
  • [2008-04-14 8:14]
  • [+]

A King indeed, Mr. GB. You have presented him with exactly the right crop to portray that. I just love the majestic look in his eyes. Wonderful detail and perfect presentation for this Royal animal. Excellent.
Warm Regards
Wanda
Gesh i screwed up , just noticed a to fast click this one deserves a full +. I am sorry.

Hi Hans,
Great shot, the eyes draw you straight in, the shot is purrrrfect nothing more needs to be said.
Well done my friend.
Regards Andy

OK Hans, the King has spoken. He looks tame and friendly. I hope you are not at risk by such close range, and there would be a fence to protect you?

Good sharp portrait shot. It looks intimate by being close.

tfs, bill

hi hans, excellent close up of the king of the jungle, really neat to look at!
well done,
tfs,
scott

Hi Hans, splendid portrait of superb lion with wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • ariw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 27 N: 157] (2091)
  • [2008-04-14 9:58]

wow, what a portrait of the king, it seems he knows that he is infront of your lens hans, very well captured, weldone, ari

  • Great 
  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 748 W: 0 N: 472] (6951)
  • [2008-04-14 10:17]

Samson,een leeuw van een shag!
Prachtig statig Hans.
jan

  • Great 
  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1421 W: 74 N: 749] (6946)
  • [2008-04-14 12:37]

Great shot, beautiful colors, excellent sharpness and a wonderful light. Well done.
Mitra

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 902 W: 71 N: 372] (6752)
  • [2008-04-14 16:17]

Great portrait
well done

Hi Hans
wow what a face! Great details on the fur considering you were not really close to him...(thankgoodness)
fitting title and I love the tight crop and frame
well done,
Shelby

Hi Hans,
Beautiful portrait of the KING, great composition and colors, Excellent POV, and frame, Clear image and détails, Well done
Michel

Wow,
really impressive!
a great portrait shot,
congrats & TFS,

Armel.

  • Great 
  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 708 W: 0 N: 1045] (4412)
  • [2008-04-15 6:00]

HI Hans
He poses looking very majestic with eyes that mean business.
Neat hair cut half spaniel and half poodle... a new look.
Very good shot
Dot

Perfect!! He looks so powerful and intelligent. Also very huggable! :) TFS

Hoi Hans.
Uitstekend portret en mooie konings Grote samenstelling. Goede baan in het vangen en mooi kader. Goed-gedaan mijn vriend.
Groeten.
H.Ayhan
:))

Encore moi,
what authority and power in its glance! no the hesitation, it's well the king of the animals.
Fascinating ! you are the best for your POV
Cockie

Hi Hans,
WOW !!! Splendid...Excellent portrait of the "KING".
These eyes are fantastics.
Excellent shot...very well done.
Congratulations,
Stephane.

  • Great 
  • efi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 230 W: 13 N: 154] (2843)
  • [2008-04-18 11:32]

dear hans;
i am a lion(born in august) with hair like him andin a way he looks like me:).i will keep him in my pc and to some of my mails as a signature.tfs.

Hello Hansie :)

Wow ! What a beautiful cat :o) So lovely eyes .. you weren't afraid ? Nice colours and details on this wonderful feline ! I love felines :o)))
TFS
Bisous de Colorline ;)

  • Great 
  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 325 W: 1 N: 182] (2027)
  • [2008-05-01 2:50]

Allererste Sahne, top of the top! Wonderful and perfect in all its ways.
Regards Rose

Vind het een mooi portret, met een intense blik in de ogen en mooi scherp. Ook de krappe uitsnede ziet er goed uit. Het enige is, het ziet er uit als een leeuw met het licht uit (te weinig contrast). Dit is simpel op te lossen met een s-curve. Kan vandaag geen WS meer plaatsen, maar als je me een PB'tje stuurt kan ik het in een attachment sturen.

Groetjes,
Pedro

  • Great 
  • Mas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 61 W: 62 N: 241] (2479)
  • [2008-05-08 13:15]

SUPERPLAAT, Hans !!

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