Monday, February 25, 2013

(Big) cat nap.....!


Yesterday after the Camera Market in Leederville we zipped into the Zoo to see if there were any new baby arrivals since our last visit. We were early, the first through the gates at 9am, maybe a little too early..Mr and Mrs King of the Jungle were flat out refusing to co-operate in any sort of photo shoot that involved...waking up! Mr KotJ's eyes were flickering and I couldn't help wondering if he was dreaming about roaming free on the African Savannah, probably not as he probably never has, sort of sad really! Hope you've had a good weekend and are amped for the new week, take care and stay safe. p.s. there was a new baby Gibbon, show you tomorrow.....

Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

38 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    I do love the lions!! They do look pretty laid back, don't they!! Not offering any photo ops, but you got great shots of sleeping lions -- how often does that happen!! Have a good week, Grace!! Enjoy!

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  2. BirdmanFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Ya, but notice. There's 'cracked' eye. Always on the lookout... for dinner?

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  3. MalyssFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    They really look like big cats while they're sleeping. But are they really sleeping?.. I see this eye, opened, and that makes me careful!:o)
    I wish you a good new week!

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  4. AriannaFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Great captures! Arianna

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  5. theconstantwalkerFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Wonderful images Grace...

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  6. William KendallFebruary 25, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    I think, like the cats we're used to, that on some level they're always listening. They can rouse themselves very quickly.

    I'm a bit ambivalent about zoos. If they give the animals some space, something to occupy their attention, it's better than the old ones that had concrete pens and cages, at least. Still, better to see them out in nature.

    They are magnificent cats! Thanks for sharing the pics!

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  7. Joop ZandFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    WOW...these shots are very nice Grace

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. LowellFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Oh, good grief! These are superb photos! They almost look like you could snuggle up and pet them. I'm not recommending doing that, however! :-)

    Re your question on The Villages: As I recall, that's the entrance door to The Villages sales office in Lake Sumter Landing.

    Have a great week ahead!

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  9. CloudiaFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Gosh you thrill. What shots my fellow 25 yr old:-)
    Aloha, Mate

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  10. Luis GomezFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Awesome pictures!

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  11. Lucy Corrander : PhotosFebruary 25, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    One of the most wonderful pictures I've ever seen of a lion. (Lioness pretty good too.)

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  12. RedPatFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Brilliant shots, Grace! I bet they could be on the move in a millisecond if necessary.

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  13. CraigFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Magnificent creatures Grace!

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  14. William KendallFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    To Anonymous Steve the Spammer: do the world a favour. Go play in rush hour traffic.

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  15. LONDONLULUFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    They are absolutely magnificent, I love the detail you captured, including that slightly open lion's eye! He's watching right back! Gorgeous.

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  16. Chattahoochee Valley DailyFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I love the big cats, the small cats too, and captured them beautifully.

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  17. SharonFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    These animals are so beautiful. They really are enjoy a bit of a snooze.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Wouldn't hurt a fly.

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  19. RandyFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    They're making me sleepy.

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  20. JackFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    These guys probably sleep ten times as much as they are active and alert. What a life!

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  21. beatrice DeFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Photo impressionnante. Plus facile à photographier dans un zoo que dans la nature. J'en ai fait l'expérience en Namibie. Bientôt sur le blog.

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  22. NormaFebruary 25, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Here, kitty, kitty, kitty....

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  23. JoeFebruary 25, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    It looks the King of the Jungle doesn't have a care in the world. Fabulous close ups Grace.

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  24. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    You weren't too early. They sleep most of the time.

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  25. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    ohmyCAT, looks a delicious nap there!
    you got adorable portraits, safe they were sleeping!
    hugs
    Léia

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  26. CarraolFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Great captures, those cats are magnificent even at their nap time! Saludos

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  27. MoFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I'm envious, I'd like a giant cat nap myself

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  28. biebkriebelsFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You have big cats overthere, ha,ha. My kitty sleeps the same way, so sweet.

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  29. magiceyeFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Lovely images!!

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  30. DarylFebruary 25, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    what sweet shots those are .. mama and papa resting .. maybe jr kept them awake all night

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  31. AdullamiteFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Terrific shot of the male lion!
    She ought to be getting his breakfast mind!

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  32. Rob SiemannFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    The Kings are asleep, too hot to do anything else, I suppose.
    Did you ever hear one roar?

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  33. GunnFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    soooooooo peaceful!:)

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  34. Stefan JanssonFebruary 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Two very sleepy pets!

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  35. KarlFebruary 27, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Sweet... Roarrrrrrrrrrr

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  36. BergsonFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    je n'ai pas envie de me lever non plus

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  37. Iris FlaviaFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Wonderful pics, greetings from the Lion-City (we really are).
    Awww and the lush green gras, can´t wait for spring to arrive over here!

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  38. NatMarch 7, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    The urge to sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is just a whim away, a whim away a whim away......

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