February 22 by Walter Otto Koenig

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22-Feb-2021

February 22

Between Cat Naps

The San Diego Zoo is open again, but only for a limited number of guests.
In addition to presenting my Zoo membership card I have to make an on-line reservation which is sent to my phone and scanned at the entrance.
This keeps attendance down and is pleasant in the morning because I go to the far reaches of the Zoo and see no other people.

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso1250 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	22-Feb-2021 11:00:47
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D850
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	400 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	1250
Exposure Bias	1.00
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	(255)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Dan Greenberg		06-Mar-2021 16:30
Great close up! He actually looks like he is smiling in this. ~BV~

janescottcumming		02-Mar-2021 12:24
He's magnificent as is this photo. Nice to have the Zoo almost to yourself! V

janescottcumming		02-Mar-2021 12:24
He's magnificent as is this photo. Nice to have the Zoo almost to yourself! V

Doug Cruden		28-Feb-2021 18:24
I prefer the company of (non-human) animals too...what a fantastic shot of this beautiful beast!

Don		27-Feb-2021 01:29
Who needs people (for a while) when you've this guy for company!

Apostolos Tikopoulos		26-Feb-2021 18:12
Stunning close up and beautiful tones/details. V.

Don Mottershead		26-Feb-2021 16:53
Wonderful with this tight framing. He looks rather benign.

KAI-WING LEUNG		25-Feb-2021 09:30
Magnificent image of the lion! V

Jean Chiasson		24-Feb-2021 18:19
Fantastic portrait bravo Walter BV

Patricia Kay		23-Feb-2021 21:50
Absolutely fabulous capture of this beauty Walter...BV

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		23-Feb-2021 18:29
Beautiful photography,great detail,nice tones.Perfect.Vote Paolo

Zoltán Balogh		23-Feb-2021 17:23
Magnificent lion portrait! V

Pierre		23-Feb-2021 16:11
Un formidable portrait, une jolie pose, des détails en profusion! V

David Buzzeo		23-Feb-2021 16:10
Beautiful image of a gorgeous animal. V

Bryan Murahashi		23-Feb-2021 15:29
Great news and a nice smile for the camera.

Marcia Rules		23-Feb-2021 12:57
Sensational! I love all family of felines. If he could appreciate art, he would love this! VV

pkocinski		23-Feb-2021 12:43
Nice portrait of this lion.

Raymond		23-Feb-2021 10:31
The best of times to visit I guess, lucky you. What a magnificent beast, glorious. A great shot Walter

marie-jose wolff		23-Feb-2021 10:22
what a beautiful portrait, an intense gaze, he seems to be happy! V

danad		23-Feb-2021 09:46
A very beautiful portrait ! V.

Raf		23-Feb-2021 09:21
Looks very friendly! Great portrait. V

John Hamers		23-Feb-2021 08:24
Excellent tack sharp capture of this impressive animal. !!V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		23-Feb-2021 07:09
Beautiful tack sharp portrait of this beautiful cat.

fotabug		23-Feb-2021 05:50
Wonderful image of this magnificent beast! V

Liz Bickel		23-Feb-2021 04:42
Beautiful shot!

joseantonio		23-Feb-2021 04:31
stunning closeup portrait.V.

larose forest photos		23-Feb-2021 02:36
That does sound exceptionally pleasant, Walter. Wonderful to have the zoo almost to yourself. Your shot of this handsome boy is exceptional. I can see one of my cats in his face!! I am convinced domestic cats see themselves like this :-) VV

Julie Oldfield		23-Feb-2021 02:21
Sounds better than when crowded. Such a beautiful portrait. Love how he seems content. V

Neil Marcus		23-Feb-2021 02:04
Your focus on the intense eyes safely draw me in. "VV"

Nirvan Hope		23-Feb-2021 01:45
What a magnificent animal, an amazing close-up.

globalgadabout		23-Feb-2021 00:42
captivating...what an extraordinary image of the hgihest quality...V

LynnH		23-Feb-2021 00:41
Oh what a beautiful big boy. Great shot. As if you were right there, feeling his warm breath. Nice you were able to get into the Zoo and have some space too. V

Wintermeer		23-Feb-2021 00:34
A gorgeous portrait! ~V~

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