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More of Darla Smedley's Photos
Photo Info
| Uploaded | June 18, 2009 |
| Taken | October 2, 2006 |
| Make | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT |
| Exposure | 1/320 sec at f/5 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 155 mm |
| ISO | 400 |
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This lion was caught in a poacher's trap 5 years prior to this picture. He lost his back leg. He was rescued by park officials, nursed back to health, and returned to his pride. Because lions have few if any predators and the lionesses do most of the hunting, this lion was healthy and living peacefully despite human attempts at destruction.
34 responses
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Ariel Loffi Gorostiaga gave props (18 Jun 2009):
expresive
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je suis moi gave props (18 Jun 2009):
Thats the best news I have heard all day. What a silly grin, but I guess he can grin if he wants to. :-) He has a good reason.
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Bimal Chandra Sharma (Rajopad said (18 Jun 2009):
.......so he is laughing with pain.
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Noah Lieske said (19 Jun 2009):
Good shot. Unusual expression. Noah Lieske
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firas bachi said (20 Jun 2009):
they say in the east:
if you see lion bares his teeth, don't ever think he's smiling..! -
Ann Reece gave props (20 Jun 2009):
I think that this "smile" is more of a warning that if you get any closer to me I will attack you! It is an excellent capture of this beast : )
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Dorothy Menosky gave props (20 Jun 2009):
Yes! The picture and the story make me smile.
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Bijan Z said (21 Jun 2009):
"Hehehe, come closer," the lion seems to be saying. Great shot.
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Zoe gave props (21 Jun 2009):
Yes! :D
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Jesús L. Yapor (Deleted) gave props (22 Jun 2009):
yes it does!
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Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (23 Jun 2009):
A fascinating shot of a beautiful creature - a good end it sounds, to an awful beginning.
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Hector Ortiz gave props (15 Jul 2009):
cheeeese.
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Katie Johnson said (17 Jul 2009):
He is gorgeous! And I love the story. All of my animals are rescue animals so any story about an animal that was rescued from a grim fate always pulls at my heart strings. Great picture.
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Kathleen DesHotel gave props (18 Jul 2009):
Love conquers all.
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Aimee A. gave props (20 Jul 2009):
niiiice kitty.
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Trandafir Alexandru said (1 Aug 2009):
haha, is it a smile of hunger?
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peggy gardner gave props (9 Aug 2009):
cheeseball smile !!
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (9 Aug 2009):
I love his smile!! I hear a mawhaaaaaaaa behind it. LOL.
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Myndi Murcin gave props (16 Aug 2009):
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!
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Alya Al Dhaheri gave props (16 Aug 2009):
LOOL Regenia that was so funny! And YES I cant help but smile looking at him :DDDD!
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Beth Wode (Deleted) gave props (1 Jan 2010):
What a great capture.
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Heather Millsap gave props (2 Jan 2010):
I'm such a sucker for the animal photos. Yes, it makes me smile!
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Bugsy Teo Jenn Yue said (9 Jan 2010):
funny!
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Leanne Silva gave props (18 Jan 2010):
I'm so glad he was rescued!
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charu ram gave props (22 Mar 2010):
yes it does :)
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Simona Ranieri gave props (26 Mar 2010):
GOOD CAPTURE!
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Mandy Keller gave props (5 May 2010):
LOVE this!!!
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LancelotLink gave props (7 Dec 2011):
Brilliant!
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Robert Larrazolo gave props (7 Dec 2011):
TOO COOL!
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Katherine Nak gave props (7 Dec 2011):
Toooooooooo cute!
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Victoria Laquindanum gave props (8 Dec 2011):
this one made my day. cute!
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Amra Cau said (22 Jan 2012):
hehe!
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (8 May 2012):
he he, love it!
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Lev Lerner gave props (5 Aug 2012):
Cute! First time I see lion's smile!
