Lioness in Palm Desert
by Phyllis Kaltenbach
Title
Lioness in Palm Desert
Artist
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Medium
Photograph - Photo
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I just couldn't resist taking a photo of these two children looking thru the glass at the lion at the Wild Animal Park. Two children are viewing the Lioness, thru glass, in Palm Desert, CA.
Why Nobody Pets the Lion at the Zoo:
BY JOHN CIARDI
The morning that the world began
The Lion growled a growl at Man.
And I suspect the Lion might
(If he'd been closer) have tried a bite.
I think that's as it ought to be
And not as it was taught to me.
I think the Lion has a right
To growl a growl and bite a bite.
And if the Lion bothered Adam,
He should have growled right back at him.
The way to treat a Lion right
Is growl for growl and bite for bite.
True, the Lion is better fit
For biting than for being bit.
But if you look him in the eye
You'll find the Lion is rather shy.
He really wants someone to pet him.
The trouble is: his teeth won't let him.
He has a heart of gold beneath
But the Lion just can't trust his teeth.
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March 30th, 2012
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Comments (52)
Michael May
Way cool!
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Michael, so very much! I grabbed my camera so fast, I'm surprise I managed to get the photo! Smiles!
Joe Vella
Gorgeous image, Phyllis. I find this gives me a great sense of calmness as they study each other. L/F
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Joe, so very much! I agree, it does seem to do that. Maybe THAT is what caught my attention so fast. Smiles!
Skip Willits
What a great portrait Phyllis, I would love to know what going through the heads of each. Incredible.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Skip, so very much! It is one of my favorite Photos. I wanted to pet that lion, myself! Smiles!
Jerome Stumphauzer
Love it! What a great capture of a moment in time. Liked, Your fan, Jerome
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Jerome. Nice to hear from you again. Sorry I am so slow. I couldn't get FAA this morning. Smiles!
William Beuther
This is a wonderful photograph! One can only imagine what the lion is thinking. LF
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, William. I couldn't help but think that, big ol' "Putty Tat", in his own circumstances, would have liked to have had a friend. Or maybe my world would just like it that way. Smiles!
Shoal Hollingsworth
WOW, this is really amazing. I wonder what is going threw each of their minds here
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Hi Shoal, very much. I was so enchated with my view when I came upon this so unexpectedly.. It was a special moment.
Dennis Baswell
this is a wonderful image Phyllis. l/f
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you very much Dennis. I was luck to be in the right place at the right time. Smiles! I was walking down the path and saw it right there in front of me! --- And I had my camera!
Michael Durst
What a wonderful capture! Congratulations on your 66 years together...that's what love will do! Bless you as always and stay safe!
Skip Willits
A great image with immense feeling.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much,, Skip! It was a great opportunity, right before my eyes! Smiles!
Veikko Suikkanen
Lovely shot Phyllis! L
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Veikko! Thank you for visiting my Photos and paintings!
Dawn Senior-Trask
Wow, what a fabulous expression of mutual curiosity! Love the intensity of this beautiful moment! fav
Jeannie Rhode
Phyllis, Congratulations on your Featured Image in WFS !
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Jeannie for Featuring "Lioness in Palm Desert", in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". It is most appreciated!