Agree with the others that the cropping leaves you wanting a bit more of the 'scene' surrounding the subject. Nice saturation of colors, but perhaps this subject could do without blurring the edges. What was he doing? Yawning or growling? :)

I like the blur edges...gives the wild lion a bit of a softer feel.

Thanks for your comments. I always want to learn.

Reminds me of the Lion from "The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobr"... or the film The Chronicles of Narnia

I also am not to keen on the blurred edges!

I like the blur edges ,gives a dreamy quality and we always think of lions so strong.. that is just my opinion.. very cool shot..