tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post4814752335405946975..comments2024-01-29T03:17:01.512-08:00Comments on South African Photographs: Lions in KrugerSAPhotographs (Joan)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-58745324339063633412010-06-23T19:42:15.168-07:002010-06-23T19:42:15.168-07:00Thanks Jose. What a pleasure it is to always see a...Thanks Jose. What a pleasure it is to always see and photograph them.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-58804133620644840782010-06-23T14:21:11.202-07:002010-06-23T14:21:11.202-07:00What a great post! Your photos surely do justice t...What a great post! Your photos surely do justice to these wonderful big cats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-89586883798995766142010-06-21T02:32:40.094-07:002010-06-21T02:32:40.094-07:00You are welcome Philip. I was so lucky that Gaelyn...You are welcome Philip. I was so lucky that Gaelyn was able to see them up close like this.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-22012953135002596042010-06-21T00:00:40.783-07:002010-06-21T00:00:40.783-07:00Well that's new I did'nt know about the ea...Well that's new I did'nt know about the ears but the tail I did thanks for sharing that :) you got some great shots here Joan NICE!!Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386013590306899386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-38254337116143211952010-06-19T18:32:14.600-07:002010-06-19T18:32:14.600-07:00Good isea that Steve. :)Good isea that Steve. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-49494193676489694812010-06-19T13:29:26.002-07:002010-06-19T13:29:26.002-07:00Better keep those tails tucked in on that road!Better keep those tails tucked in on that road!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-59119383409164940392010-06-17T23:53:04.115-07:002010-06-17T23:53:04.115-07:00It is weird in the begining Mary, but you soon get...It is weird in the begining Mary, but you soon get used to it. :) In parts of Botswana and Zimbabwe which are two of our neighboring states, you see all these animals on the roads when you are driving between town, now that is REALLY weird!!SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-80253811235266121182010-06-17T12:33:59.096-07:002010-06-17T12:33:59.096-07:00Interesting about the ear and tail markings. I'...Interesting about the ear and tail markings. I'd feel really weird driving around lions as they snoozed on the road!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-79776111689782898712010-06-16T05:52:50.291-07:002010-06-16T05:52:50.291-07:00Thanks Thomas. It was a beautiful pride except for...Thanks Thomas. It was a beautiful pride except for the one female who looked like she might have had TB or maybe it was just old age?SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-2575426283264369952010-06-16T04:50:27.766-07:002010-06-16T04:50:27.766-07:00WOW, lovely series of images. You have captured ea...WOW, lovely series of images. You have captured each character pretty well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354988177818684597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-67087660893329651982010-06-15T21:58:34.449-07:002010-06-15T21:58:34.449-07:00Thanks Anna. I do think your off-spring would obje...Thanks Anna. I do think your off-spring would object if you licked him. LOL!! Poor Mathew!! LOL!!<br /><br />It is so hot there, you have no choice but to ride with the windows open and of course trying to get pictures throught the glass would be impossible in any case. You are not allowed to get out of your car anywhere in the park except in the fenced camps.<br /><br />Most of the time when youSAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-67685161203667830272010-06-15T21:11:57.463-07:002010-06-15T21:11:57.463-07:00Hey Joan these are stunning images. So the bond in...Hey Joan these are stunning images. So the bond increases by licking their off spring, aha, I don't lick, lol, but I kiss, hug and keep my off spring around me all the time.<br /><br />BTW these are amazing photos. Did you take them with window open? Once we did that in our local zoo, and got yelled at by the zoo keeper.<br /><br />Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-28349477096943497042010-06-15T20:32:43.242-07:002010-06-15T20:32:43.242-07:00You are welcome Becky. Glad you found it of intere...You are welcome Becky. Glad you found it of interest.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-51019132979374003422010-06-15T20:31:59.274-07:002010-06-15T20:31:59.274-07:00Ciao Elettra. I leoni sono veramente belli ed è se...Ciao Elettra. I leoni sono veramente belli ed è sempre un piacere vederli.<br /><br />Mi dispiace ma non voglio commentare la tua pagina o Sciarada come ci sia qualcosa di sbagliato in entrambi i blog. Quando ho lasciare un commento e uscire, mi spam con 100 pagine. Forse si dovrebbe prendere in considerazione questi blog chiusura e l'apertura di nuove.<br /><br />Uno dei problemi potrebbe SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-53943544462789488242010-06-15T20:24:08.782-07:002010-06-15T20:24:08.782-07:00Ek wens ek kon dit weer doen Ida. As ek 'n voe...Ek wens ek kon dit weer doen Ida. As ek 'n voertuig gehad het soos 'n Kombi dan sou ek. :) My hele lewe was om mense wildtuin toe te vat.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-1606607668092927332010-06-15T18:46:54.886-07:002010-06-15T18:46:54.886-07:00Love the stories about the Lions, and you have won...Love the stories about the Lions, and you have wonderful pictures.<br />Thanks for the info.<br />B.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539402327765556670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-15113061191988558502010-06-15T14:27:38.075-07:002010-06-15T14:27:38.075-07:00Ciao Joan, I very like the lion, it is my zodiac s...Ciao Joan, I very like the lion, it is my zodiac sign, beautiful photosElettrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231101565706675175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-54417293871136961332010-06-15T12:34:55.759-07:002010-06-15T12:34:55.759-07:00Joan, ek dink dis 'n heerlike ervaring om saam...Joan, ek dink dis 'n heerlike ervaring om saam met jou deur die Kruger te gaan! As jy ooit toergroepe deurvat, laat weet asb.!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-50041486587221628072010-06-15T00:22:53.149-07:002010-06-15T00:22:53.149-07:00Thanks Becky (Florida). When you see them walking ...Thanks Becky (Florida). When you see them walking and notice the muscles, then you really know how powerful they are. They react in an instant and are very fast.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-31283891384777320762010-06-15T00:21:32.211-07:002010-06-15T00:21:32.211-07:00They are exactly like your cats at home Michelle, ...They are exactly like your cats at home Michelle, very playfull and cute to watch especially when young.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-9823010934538707062010-06-15T00:20:27.331-07:002010-06-15T00:20:27.331-07:00Thanks Diane. It is a great experience being able ...Thanks Diane. It is a great experience being able to see these lovely creatures.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-59774161461638840822010-06-15T00:19:43.377-07:002010-06-15T00:19:43.377-07:00Thanks Tom. I am not going to get out of my car to...Thanks Tom. I am not going to get out of my car to see how tame they are though. LOL!!<br /><br />Seriously though, if someone had to open their car door, the lions would scatter as they have that inborn fear of man and they do not see people in cars as humans and so are not afraid.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-4236568466203339572010-06-15T00:18:01.249-07:002010-06-15T00:18:01.249-07:00Good reasoning Zane. :) I prefer to stay in my car...Good reasoning Zane. :) I prefer to stay in my car too. LOL!!<br /><br />You should really plan a trip to Kruger with the kids sometime. Dont believe that it is too expensive as some people will have you believe and it is an experience of a lifetime.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-70986743071522314832010-06-15T00:15:59.483-07:002010-06-15T00:15:59.483-07:00LOL!! I sure am not going to tell him what you thi...LOL!! I sure am not going to tell him what you think of his styled hair Craver, but I have to agree with you. :) <br /><br />The fights between the males can be really vicious with one or both of them usually alking away with scars of some kind. I have seen females get into fights like this too.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-53558459960213707192010-06-15T00:13:44.885-07:002010-06-15T00:13:44.885-07:00I was at friends a week ago and the dogs did the s...I was at friends a week ago and the dogs did the same thing Krista. LOL!! Everytime one of us stood up, one of them would jump onto the chair for the heat. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.com