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Expressive Lioness
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Expressive Lioness

by Lucy VanSwearingen

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted October 29, 2014133 views3 comments
This lioness was in the El Paso zoo. Her facial expression is a result of her smelling something very unpleasant. I loved this different expression from the normal lioness portrait.

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3 comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 29, 2014 at 11:08 AM
This treatment seems to have made her look even more angry looking Lucy..
Cool :cool:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on October 30, 2014 at 4:10 PM
It's also interesting to note, that this processing really brought out the pattern in her coat. I never really noticed this subtle pattern in a lion/lioness before.
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 31, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Hi Lucy,
I love the way lioness and background are so harmonious in color. In this case, though, to my eye the particular filter effect distracts from what you are trying to show. For instance, it is difficult to connect with her eyes. Her expression is not that 'clear' to me. Perhaps 'toning down' the filter a little would help? Or maybe it's just my eye that needs help! It's a nice shot of her- shows how powerful she is.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments