Monday, September 13, 2010

The Many Faces of Izu at Lion Camp, Wild Animal Park

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All the 9 pictures below were taken from last weekend, in just a matter of few minutes. I may have featured the lions at Lion Camp in Wild Animal Park several times in this blog, however, let me share again these new set of pictures. This time, I won't put caption to the pictures. I arranged the pictures in order they were taken.
At Lion Camp, you can be nose to nose with a lion, literally, and still feel very safe. The lions can stare right at you with such intensity, even growl at you, yet, you will not run for your life. :) To come nose to nose with lions, there is a viewing area with very thick glass that separates man and lion, and both are in open space. However, for photography, I prefer to shoot the lions without glass. There is a second area to view the lions without glass, but this time, you can not be nose to nose with the lions, which is okay with me. What separates man and lion this time is the cliff between them. The lions can not jump off the cliff to the other side without falling off the cliff and they are smart enough not to do that either. However, in any case, so that the lions can't jump off the cliff, there is a hidden wire that prevents them from jumping off the cliff accidentally. The pictures above were from this open, grassy plain. To see how the lions roam around in their roomy camp, you check my previous post here

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28 comments:

  1. now i am terribly in love with Eezo!!!!

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  2. my favorites are the 5th and 6th photos wonderwoman...

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  3. nose to nose? I won't really dare no matter how tempting. Am so scared. Your photos are so awesome. They look so real. I cannot choose which one is my favorite because they are all magnificent shots. Is it open in December? wink*

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  4. Love the different facial expressions. Like you, I would love to take their photos without the glass.

    You did it again, great photos!

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  5. Wow..Betchai, some of the pictures made me chuckle because of the lion's expressions! Just fabulous photos!

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  6. The lion is no more a king in the jungle.

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  7. Outstanding progression of shots. Wow! I would definitely be behind the glass :) What details, just amazing!

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  8. I almost commented on your birds yesterday but this article with the lion is even better. Super pictures.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. looking at the pics so upclose just makes the heart beat fast great shots dont need captions

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  10. I love the 2nd picture expression. It is a rare one. Poor thing for the car owner there though.

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  11. this is a beautiful series of a majestic creature.

    here
    is my wife's simple way of saying thank you
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    Regards,
    Dave Q

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  12. What a majestic lion! Incredible photo with great expressions..

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  13. Those lion photos are gorgeous. What a great outing!

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  14. Hahaha akala ko mababait ang mga leon jan kaya pwedeng inose to nose hahaha may salamin pla...

    Pang National Geographic ang photos swear!

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  15. Those are great pics. The lion gave you just about every type of expression.

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  16. Wow, you are either very close to see his sharp teeth or you have a really good lens. I have never been to the Wild Animal Park. Do you drive through the park or walk? Almost looks like you were on safari.

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  17. That looks like a close encounter, and fantastic series of photos..

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  18. They are such beautiful beasts, aren't they? And what is nice is that they look very healthy and in good shape. Being in captivity may be hard on an animal but, at least, they don't have to worry about food and they have an adoring public. Great photographs, betchai!

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  19. He is such a beautiful reminder of the beauty of all animals and nature! Thanks for the pics!!!!

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  20. I love lions, so majestic and strong. It doesn't hurt that my sign is the Leo. They have a much nicer mane than me though, LOL! My kids love the pictures, awesome job.

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  21. Beth, these are amazing photos. So clear and vibrant. Izu looks so majestic! Love it!

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  22. Such affection from the lions. This lion looks a little on the thin side, kind of sad face to me. I am sure that is just the way all lions look, yes/ no?

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  23. Eezo is zoooooooooo handzome!!! amazing captures of his different faces!

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  24. They don't look ferocious. Parang cuddly. I wouldn't mind having one as pet lolz!

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  25. from tame to feisty...great captures betchai!

    btw i love lions =)

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