"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Some blur exudes due to no tri-pod would be my guess. Ya just can't get these dudes to sit still can ya?? The whites seem a little punched as well, sorry. I like your framing!! Nice textures!!
Wow Chris, this shot shows why he's the KING of beasts. Excellent details of this fine fellow - magnificent facial features with those worried golden eyes - he does have a large worry line in his forehead. Gorgeous tawny golden color. The background brings out his king appeal. Wonderful subject well presented :^>