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Published: 2007-07-24 21:56:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1293; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 21
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Description Philadelphia Zoo

Merlin is the only male of this pride. He's huge and magnificent...and very sleepy. I watched these guys for a long long time and he sat up only once, to watch a butterfly go by. then he yawned(this picture) and lay back down to go to sleep.

One of his females (Zenda I believe) watches from the other side of the enclosure.

Philadelphia zoo is the pits for photography, but they do have nice signage. it's good to know the animal's names.

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Comments: 12

Ignitus1976 [2008-01-21 19:09:35 +0000 UTC]

BEEEEEG Yawn thar.

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CGPhotography [2007-12-31 07:03:39 +0000 UTC]

Even a yawn is awe-inspiring!

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bonhommedusable [2007-08-12 18:36:35 +0000 UTC]

woooooow i love the moment

next time u shot them home where they feel free

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kitiekat4U [2007-08-06 03:48:02 +0000 UTC]

wow!!! you can almost touch those teeth. hee hee.

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Klew1013 [2007-08-05 22:27:03 +0000 UTC]

This is really magnificent...how long did you wait for that shot? I bet it feels good that it paid off.

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Klew1013 [2007-08-05 22:27:03 +0000 UTC]

This is really magnificent...how long did you wait for that shot? I bet it feels good that it paid off.

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Goodbye-kitty975 [2007-07-26 01:24:13 +0000 UTC]

i didn't know that was his name! we were at the philly zoo a while back. i got some half decent shots. i haven't gotten around to editing my lion pics, but here's one i got of him: [link]

in any case.. this is a great shot with lots of detail and good timing.

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Windsfantasy [2007-07-25 19:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Incredible capture!

Well done!!!

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oceanem12 [2007-07-25 15:30:30 +0000 UTC]

wonderful detail! and nice color/contrast too. great picture

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TVD-Photography [2007-07-25 09:08:37 +0000 UTC]

I like the red on the teeth. Nice clear shot

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Wolfbeauty [2007-07-25 00:10:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. I agree with that photography thing but, you never get to see big cats like that up close. It's amazing! Come back anytime!

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NoisyPinkBubbles [2007-07-24 22:49:01 +0000 UTC]

GReat shot. Well done

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