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Lion's Den

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Lion's Den

Uploaded: June 30, 2012 16:04:40

Description

My PG 101 At the Zoo Theme Entry

A rework of an old favorite, captured at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.

*Animals*

Comments

Julianne Bradford June 30, 2012 0

Wow!! What a terrific theme entry Donna! A winner in my book. Just look at the texture and wonderful lighting. I love this! #1472139

Joy Rector June 30, 2012 0

love this shot, well done #10207533

Carol Quina level-classic June 30, 2012 0

Love it! Love the lighting and comp. I'm sure glad I listened to the advice of others and don't look at anyone's entries until after I have already posted mine. This might have made me quit before I started! #10207546

Liz blahh June 30, 2012 0

beautiful! #10207564

Summer A. Kozisek June 30, 2012 0

Stunning work! #10207604

Mitch Spence level-classic June 30, 2012 0

Excellent stances and direct gazes, Donna. #10207649

Ellen Hodges June 30, 2012 0

Absolutely gorgeous capture, Donna! Stunning expression and pov! #10207802

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 30, 2012 0

Thank you!!!! I appreciate your super cool comments. I love watching the lions, at the Wild Animal Park!!!

Donna #10207854

Lou Taylor June 30, 2012 0

Beautiful work! #10208057

Leslie McLain level-classic July 01, 2012 0

Amazing capture and light, Donna. #10208100

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 01, 2012 0

Lovely lighting, color and detail and the poses and expressions are fantastic, Donna. #10208132

Michele Peterson level-classic July 01, 2012 0

Fabulous! Love how they are looking right at you, and that light is just incredible. Everything about this is amazing! HTD! #10208195

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 01, 2012 0

What they ^ all said...this is worth hanging on the wall... :-)

Happy Theme Day #10208241

Linda L. Ruiz July 01, 2012 0

Pretty cool, lov ethe eye contact #10208333

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 01, 2012 0

Beautiful image, Donna, superb capture and lighting!

Debby #10208797

Jill Odice level-classic July 01, 2012 0

Now that is a very nice shot!Lots of texture and etail! #10209667

Neal D. Hatcher July 02, 2012 0

Awesome capture-Amen to all the above #10210238

Susan M. Campbell July 02, 2012 0

Very nice. The lion's stare is so intense. A super capture Donna. #10210276

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 02, 2012 0

Thanks for all of your inspirational comments!

Donna #10210426

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 03, 2012 0

What an eye-catcher, Donna; just beautiful! #10212342

Erica Murphy level-classic July 03, 2012 0

Lovely work Donna!! This is a work of art.
#10212505

Sharon F. Morris level-classic July 30, 2012 0

Congrats Donna on your Finalist!!
Great capture love the lighting. #10250704

Jill Odice level-classic July 30, 2012 0

Such beautiful light! Congrats Donna! This is a reall winner! #10250934

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 30, 2012 0

Congrats, Donna, on this wonderful finalist! Awesome subjects, clarity, and lighting!

Debby #10250966

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 30, 2012 0

gorgeous finalist... congratulations!!! #10251186

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 30, 2012 0

Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Donna! Best of luck in the next round! #10251690

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 30, 2012 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna. #10251863

Julianne Bradford July 30, 2012 0

Congratulations girlfriend! Hope this one goes all the way to gold! #10252119

Dan Holm July 30, 2012 0

Awesome capture, gorgeous shot, Donna! CONGRATS on this outstanding Finalist! #10252250

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 30, 2012 0

Congratulations, Donna! #10252257

July 30, 2012 0

Beautiful side lighting. #10252341

Lyn Darlington July 31, 2012 0

Congrats! Fantastic capture! #10252648

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Huge CONGRATS on this incredible finalist, Donna!
#10252735

Mukesh Srivastava July 31, 2012 0

Huge congrats for this incredible Finalist Win, Donna!!!! #10252992

Neal D. Hatcher July 31, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS #10253192

Peggy Pfister level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Congrats on a beautiful finalist! #10253276

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 31, 2012 0

Awesome capture and grrrrrrrEAT details Donna! Congratulations! #10253466

Carol Quina level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Congratulations Donna on this GORGEOUS finalist! Good luck in the next round!! #10253622

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Huge CONGRATZ Donna on both your beautiful Finalists. Good luck!

UB. #10253879

Pamela Njemanze July 31, 2012 0

Stunning lighting and texture in this, a gorgeous capture, Congrats! #10254163

Kathy Cline July 31, 2012 0

SUPER SWEET
JUST BEAUTIFUL
Congrats again Donna! #10254411

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on this purrrrrfect capture Donna!! WTG! Just beautiful:) #10254507

Rona L. Schwarz July 31, 2012 0

Oh my, this is just superb, Donna! Your POV and their expressions are marvelous - love their direct gaze and the lighting is fabulous! Congrats on a marvelous finalist! #10255183

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012 0

Simply fabulous Donna, congrats! #10255247

Guy D. Biechele level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Exceptional! Great portrait. Light, detail, and moment of capture are outstanding. Congrats on you Finalist, and Good Luck! #10255282

Luigi Di Serio level-classic July 31, 2012 0

This is beyond amazing! WOW #10255338

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 31, 2012 0

I can't thank you enough for all of your congratulatory wishes and inspirational comments.

Take care,

Donna #10255343

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 31, 2012 0

Wowee!

Awesome finalist Conna! Congratulations!

jo ann c.
#10255452

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Beautiful! Big congrats on your outstanding finalist! #10255465

Erica Murphy level-classic July 31, 2012 0

I love this image Donna!! Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #10255692

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful winner!!! #10255971

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012 0

Woohoo!! Congratulations again, Donna! #10256069

Ken Smith level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Excellent lighting on this. Donna...and congrats on the gold!! #10256094

Leslie McLain level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on a stunning winner, Donna. Fantastic light. #10256103

Dan Holm August 01, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS, Donna!! #10256108

Michelle L. Frick August 01, 2012 0

Gorgeous Donna! Congratulations on your win! #10256148

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Wow...this is awesome...congratulations! #10256224

Phyllis H. Burchett August 01, 2012 0

BIG congrats Donna on this wonderful winner! #10256227

David Phalen August 01, 2012 0

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Winner!! #10256238

Neal D. Hatcher August 01, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD #10256314

Peggy Pfister level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on going gold! #10256361

Patti Coblentz August 01, 2012 0

An absolutely stunning animal capture, Donna...huge congratulations on your gold win! #10256416

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on your beautiful win, Donna! #10256525

Julianne Bradford August 01, 2012 0

Yay Donna!! Congrats big time on this terrific Gold winner! #10256609

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Fabulous win Donna - huge congratulations!!! #10256729

Carol Quina level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Congratulations Donna! This was a WINNER in my book and I'm glad the Judges agree! #10256871

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Congratulations on a great Win, Donna!! #10256937

Renee Doyle August 01, 2012 0

Fabulous capture Donna!!! Big congratulations to you on this winner! #10256995

Lyn Darlington August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on a great win! #10257157

Monnie Ryan August 01, 2012 0

Very deserving winner, Donna - congratulations! #10257411

Jessica Jenney August 01, 2012 0

congratulations, Donna on your gorgeous winner! #10257432

Jane Holestine August 01, 2012 0

Congratulations, Donna! This is an amazing image. #10257549

Don Johnson level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Great shot! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #10257635

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 01, 2012 0

Thanks again to each and every one of you. Your congratulatory wishes and kind comments mean the world to me.

Donna #10257782

Michele Peterson level-classic August 01, 2012 0

I love this one, Donna! Huge congratulations to you!!! #10257841

Susan M. Campbell August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on your win Donna!! #10257869

Rona L. Schwarz August 01, 2012 0

WTG, Donna! Loved this the moment I saw it! HUGE CONGRATS on this very well-deserved GOLD WINNER! #10257889

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 01, 2012 0

Congrats on your Gold Winning image, Donna! #10257987

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 01, 2012 0

So glad to see this win. Congratulations, Donna! #10258196

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 01, 2012 0

Huge congrats, Donna! #10258343

David M. Montero August 01, 2012 0

They're eye-ballin' you! Great capture Donna! Congratulations on your win! #10258361

Debra R. Harder August 01, 2012 0

I agree with Dave...they are definitely eye-ballin' you...lol. I just LOVE this image! Excellent tones, lighting, details, and, of course, timing. Superb in every way Donna! Huge congratulations on your GOLD!!! Deb #10258472

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 02, 2012 0

Great catch, love the fixation! Congratulations!! #10258977

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 02, 2012 0

Very well deserved, CONGRATZ on the stunning Gold Winner, Donna!

UB. #10259357

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 02, 2012 0

Big Congrats on your WINNING photo, Donna! WTG!
#10259735

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 02, 2012 0

Fannnn...tastic Donna!

Congratulations on this wonderful 2nd Place Winner! Sooo well deserved too!

jo ann c. #10259943

Anita Hogue August 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on this superb winner, Donna! #10260249

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 04, 2012 0

Perfection.... in every way, Donna. Truly spectacular. Huge congrats on this simply outstanding and well deserved GOLD. #10262278

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 04, 2012 0

Thank you for your very kind and inspirational comments. I'm deeply touched and honored!!!

Donna #10262281

Emile Abbott level-classic August 08, 2012 0

Huge congratulation on this wonderful winner Donna. #10267781

Sharon Sawyer August 18, 2012 0

Donna, HUGE congratulations on your awesome and well deserved Second Place Win!!! #10280259

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