This is what the guys with the tripods and the crowds were taking pictures of.

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• nice composition
  Klaus @ 2008-11-16 03:14:33
• I do like the beard! And the cub on its back looks just like my cat. They know how to relax.
  cat @ 2008-11-16 03:36:11
• what an awesome shot!! i love the little babies being watched over by the mom... very heartening :)
  Elaine- @ 2008-11-16 04:08:17
• The birth of the lion king!
  clarence @ 2008-11-16 08:52:36
• did you have to use a tripod or fancy stuff those previous guys had? :D
  
  very majestic.. and she looks photogenic too, nice capture.. it looks great.. :D
  Rian @ 2008-11-16 10:27:13
• Great job, Terry
  Hess @ 2008-11-16 10:45:28
• Looks like like a happy family, nice capture and composition... like the beard too... :)
  Ivar @ 2008-11-16 11:33:17
• Superbe ! Un cliché à la fois impressionnant et attendrissant... Bravo Terry !
  Valérie @ 2008-11-16 12:05:18
• A fine looking pride. They look happy and secure. Nice shot!
  Andrew @ 2008-11-16 12:28:52
• Aww such a great family scene. Looks like she is keeping an eye on the crowd.
  Andy @ 2008-11-16 12:56:33
• Nice one Terry. But if you don't mind, I stay behind you !
  Denis @ 2008-11-16 14:01:44
• Small lions miraculous trifles... Sweet and beautiful...And love it!
  beanow @ 2008-11-16 15:22:56
• very nice capture Terry! love the little cubs playing while the mother is all alert. :D
  claire @ 2008-11-16 19:22:59
• Such absolutely gorgeous creatures. Love..love..love this image!!!
  Marcie @ 2008-11-16 19:41:23
• Simply wonderful. So elegant, graceful, strong and proud. Deadly, and yet so gentle with their cubs.
  
  Wonderful
  FLOOG @ 2008-11-17 00:16:41
• beautiful family portrait
  BoB @ 2008-11-17 04:44:01
• A stunning photograph on so many levels.
  Rachael @ 2008-11-17 10:51:27
• Beautiful! They are awesome. So Proud.
  Laurie @ 2008-11-17 11:38:33
• Very well captured, just two small points to composition: touch of body on left side and disturbing leaves on bottom
  Miro at LightIsAllAround.com @ 2008-11-17 17:51:47
• Could be a nice family if one could trust.
  Oeilonirique @ 2008-11-18 05:42:23
• They look really happy and relaxed :) But mom has to do something about that beard!
  Arjan - PlasticDaisy @ 2008-11-19 04:06:22
• Nice capture of a sweet moment -
  daina @ 2008-11-19 09:25:27
• majestic. the hard stone background heightens the effect. those cats are serious! :)
  Radel @ 2008-11-19 21:20:13