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This image was taken in Croatia, Zagreb.
The title says all what I think of the situation in the world concerning animals,well all the living things on ea...
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This image was taken in Croatia, Zagreb.
The title says all what I think of the situation in the world concerning animals,well all the living things on earth, doesn't matter which species.

Just to let you know, image was taken in the moment. The lion was sleeping all the time, as they do, then the little girl started scratching the glass. The lion woke up saw the girl and started doing the same thing, imitating here.
I was on the other side and a friend called out, hey look at this, I ran to take a photo. I was standing behind the girl with a telephoto lens, adjusted the settings on the fly and just started shoot burst photos :)
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SlowGuns
 
SlowGuns October 20, 2013
I love it, and i agree with you..
Cleggy
 
Cleggy October 21, 2013
Absolutely awesome
lisatatum
 
lisatatum October 21, 2013
Great capture
PhilipCarnevale
 
PhilipCarnevale October 21, 2013
Awesome! A photograph that tells a story.
variationoo
 
variationoo October 22, 2013
I love the harmlessness of this photo. but its very gripping in a sense that theres only a sheet of glass protecting the girl! nice job though shows a great story!!!
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 03, 2013
Thank you. Yes only a sheet of glass is protecting the girl, and us :)
HuaweiP30Lite
HuaweiP30Lite July 30, 2019
robertmatakovic Isn't that a credit to the glass-maker?
elfiedwards
 
elfiedwards October 22, 2013
very touching and moving, great image
ksotiko
 
ksotiko October 23, 2013
LOVE.. It's happening all around the world lately very fast... people are reconnecting with the source they want or they don't. Amazing moment captured!!!!
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 03, 2013
Thnx. :)
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 October 23, 2013
WOOW !! :)
mariceljorge
 
mariceljorge October 24, 2013
Just BEAUTIFUL... GREAT pic and photographer!
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 November 03, 2013
Lovely. Congratulations.
Spijkerboer
 
Spijkerboer November 03, 2013
Super picture. I love it
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta November 03, 2013
Wonderful shot, title & narrative. Congratulations.
rebeccaM
 
rebeccaM November 03, 2013
Such a great capture ! Congrats !
julieto
 
julieto November 03, 2013
Perfect :)
sully1364
 
sully1364 November 03, 2013
wow
annalisaaa
 
annalisaaa November 03, 2013
wow!!!spectacular!
Nishant-101
 
Nishant-101 November 03, 2013
this is a pic of a life time, many congrats..
DVallas
 
DVallas November 03, 2013
Wonderful picture
naveennexttou
 
naveennexttou November 03, 2013
we r one :)
drakkardarkblade
 
drakkardarkblade November 03, 2013
congrats, fantastic, please check out my works
EndlessHorizonPhoto
 
EndlessHorizonPhoto November 03, 2013
Great shot, well done!
catini
 
catini November 03, 2013
Nice, congrats on your feature!
oldtrafford
 
oldtrafford November 03, 2013
perfect picture...perfect words my friend...wish more people would appreciate them...roy
iceman2
 
iceman2 November 03, 2013
Beautiful capture.Congrats!
CecilyH
 
CecilyH November 03, 2013
Outstanding picture, well done!
d0nn3112009
 
d0nn3112009 November 03, 2013
great shot!
claytoncosta
 
claytoncosta November 03, 2013
nice shoot!!!
WileKyK
 
WileKyK November 03, 2013
Amazing shot! Congratulations on your Feature!
WyoGalPhotography
 
WyoGalPhotography November 03, 2013
Congrats! Awesome photo!
XpressionsofCreation
 
XpressionsofCreation November 03, 2013
I really like this alot!
It shows the connection that exist between us...nature and animals.
Great shot.
angiepantsphotography
 
angiepantsphotography November 03, 2013
This is in my top 10 photos of all time. Stunning.
JeffreyA
 
JeffreyA November 03, 2013
That is an awesome shot, congrats!!!
jleiweke
 
jleiweke November 03, 2013
Congrats!
barrynightingale
 
barrynightingale November 03, 2013
Oh wow. I love it.
KeriHarrish
 
KeriHarrish November 03, 2013
Wonderful capture and lovely words, well done.
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter November 03, 2013
Wonderful capture. Congrats. - Jake
jsade13
 
jsade13 November 03, 2013
This picture moved me like none other in quit some time... What a moment to capture in time!! Congrats to you!
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 04, 2013
Thank you :)
MaryAnnAndrews PRO
 
MaryAnnAndrews November 03, 2013
Wonderful capture; congratulations on the feature.
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 04, 2013
Thnx :)
Leyla123
 
Leyla123 November 03, 2013
Very beautiful and touching image. Perfect i love it !
Lionel
 
Lionel November 03, 2013
Cool shot
DesireedeLeeuw PRO
 
DesireedeLeeuw November 03, 2013
Fantastic! I love it, and the title/explanation is perfect... congratulations on the feature!!
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 04, 2013
Thanks. Glad you like it :)
carlotaandrade
 
carlotaandrade November 03, 2013
SUPERB CAPTURE! ;D
Dezi Ultimate
 
Dezi November 03, 2013
Such a moving and amazing photograph! I would so loved to have captured this....well done :)
Dezi Ultimate
 
Dezi November 03, 2013
Congrats on your well deserved feature also!!!
debhall Platinum
 
debhall November 03, 2013
Absolutely stunning shot! Congrats on your feature!
deepbandivadekar
 
deepbandivadekar November 03, 2013
That's so awesome moment ! Loved it very much.
kkat
 
kkat November 03, 2013
Congratulations!!! Big Kitty!!!
NirmalGiri
 
NirmalGiri November 03, 2013
Awesome shot.
What I loved in the pic, is how the kitty has raised its paw in connection with the girl. As if there is a mental bond between those two.. Love this pic.
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 04, 2013
:)
craiglittle1
 
craiglittle1 November 03, 2013
GREAT PHOTO
nitti
 
nitti November 03, 2013
Creatively done....congrats
CaroMailly
 
CaroMailly November 03, 2013
Great picture,I've seen the photo last week on the Ineternet too but I don't remeber which page
robertmatakovic
robertmatakovic November 04, 2013
Thanks, yes the picture is on other sites also. I can't keep track every one is sharing it :/
nicken
 
nicken November 03, 2013
Great Composition.
darrellgillenwater Ultimate
 
darrellgillenwater November 04, 2013
awesome shot
Alesta
 
Alesta November 04, 2013
Everything is perfect in this photo. Congratulations!
irishmaire
 
irishmaire November 04, 2013
Great shot and love what it stands for
ultrafire3
 
ultrafire3 November 04, 2013
welp, my head exploded.
ChloeKatrinaPhotography
 
ChloeKatrinaPhotography November 04, 2013
Beautiful!
kellybooth
 
kellybooth November 05, 2013
What a truly magic moment. Awesome capture, well done!!
steo PRO+
 
steo November 05, 2013
great capture
SherranAndersen
 
SherranAndersen November 05, 2013
A photo that tells a story.
bvphotosnap PRO+
 
bvphotosnap November 05, 2013
Fantastic!
angelkoger_87
 
angelkoger_87 November 05, 2013
Love Love Love this..Great shot.Congrats on Feature.
beetlestone
 
beetlestone November 05, 2013
Congrats! What an awesome capture! you have captured such a powerful emotion in this photo! Well done!
Joecas
 
Joecas November 06, 2013
fantastic capture!Congrats!
CareAss
 
CareAss November 10, 2013
The lioness is begging for freedom. :(
Livinlife
 
Livinlife November 10, 2013
WOW! This speaks volumes!
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 November 11, 2013
Phenomenal capture! Congrats on being featured!
maryberg
 
maryberg November 14, 2013
Amazing. Touching. Thank you. We are one - it's a giant ride with everyone and everything on board.
jenniferzaccardi
 
jenniferzaccardi November 15, 2013
inspiring , wonderful
Naturalbeauty
 
Naturalbeauty November 16, 2013
Amazing photo capturing a Very true moment. The world needs more people like you.
HappyTree
 
HappyTree November 16, 2013
Beautiful!
alx_rivera
 
alx_rivera November 16, 2013
Amazing, My favorite.
Wayne_Sr PRO+
 
Wayne_Sr November 16, 2013
Fantastic shot, Congratulations on your featured image..:~)
NellasFotographyMalta
 
NellasFotographyMalta November 22, 2013
Wow, well done
Karine
 
Karine December 03, 2013
I AGREE! Unfortunately a lot of so called 'humans' forget that we ARE ONE after all! And we should preserve them! They are so vulnerable!
stefanozocca
 
stefanozocca December 05, 2013
Fantastica. Bravo!
elzbthd
 
elzbthd December 10, 2013
This is absolutely stunning. Well done.
rockk62
 
rockk62 December 17, 2013
What an incredible shot....it really does take your breath away! Picture of the year!
Time-Is-Momentary
 
Time-Is-Momentary December 22, 2013
Great shot!
gazamon
 
gazamon December 27, 2013
Magnificent capture.
edgar3077
 
edgar3077 January 26, 2014
OMG this is FANTASTIC!!!!
billndotnet PRO+
 
billndotnet February 22, 2014
Lot of emotion to this composition, well done.
VictoriaBullock Platinum
 
VictoriaBullock April 03, 2014
Great composition; Congrats!
mariameloalmeida
 
mariameloalmeida April 03, 2014
Great image!
AymanSaadedin
 
AymanSaadedin April 04, 2014
Great Capture (Y)
Larvas
 
Larvas May 02, 2014
My man!
TravelBugDove
 
TravelBugDove July 03, 2014
Such a special capture!! Award well deserved!!
tranini Platinum
 
tranini July 07, 2014
epic shot!!!
WyoGalPhotography
 
WyoGalPhotography September 19, 2014
Very powerful photo - love it!
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 December 19, 2014
What a wonderful photo!
ericstokley
 
ericstokley December 24, 2014
Stunning capture and a perfect message.
JoseV
 
JoseV December 27, 2014
Wow, outstanding.
Ilovebelphotography PRO+
 
Ilovebelphotography December 29, 2014
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!All time favourite
NarelleP
 
NarelleP January 07, 2015
Stunning and powerful image!! well done
Meja_Miangola
 
Meja_Miangola January 14, 2015
Wow... just amazing. P.E.R..F.E.C.T
lindabonskowski
 
lindabonskowski January 15, 2015
This really moves me. I hate to see animals cages, and this one depicts that if we truly are one, no one and nothing should be caged. It truly brings tears to my eyes.
tinekeziemer
 
tinekeziemer January 15, 2015
mesmerizing, I am so drawn to this.
tropicala
 
tropicala January 18, 2015
Beautiful image! Great shot. Love it!
KAMI
 
KAMI January 22, 2015
I LOVE IT...
PrincessAtelier
 
PrincessAtelier January 23, 2015
Just Wow
_mp_
 
_mp_ January 27, 2015
wow, a stunning photo. So much emotion
borislavaatanasova
 
borislavaatanasova January 28, 2015
Great!
Catmonds
 
Catmonds February 04, 2015
Beautiful.
Jenn81
 
Jenn81 February 09, 2015
Very creative and very powerful image. Great work!
Shultzie
 
Shultzie February 10, 2015
love
PHOTO_BY_OSADCHY
 
PHOTO_BY_OSADCHY February 14, 2015
best best photo
crickett267
 
crickett267 March 05, 2015
This is the shot everyone dreams of getting. Very nice...
needacloud
 
needacloud March 05, 2015
Beautiful picture, it tells a great Story!
MRueffer PRO+
 
MRueffer March 05, 2015
Wow! How fabulous
bev_birkholtz_4296
 
bev_birkholtz_4296 March 05, 2015
This gives me goosebumps! What a shot!
bev_birkholtz_4296
 
bev_birkholtz_4296 March 05, 2015
This gives me goosebumps! What a shot!
vesipenkova
 
vesipenkova March 06, 2015
Outstanding!
Dunner
 
Dunner March 06, 2015
This capture brings me to tears. "We are one" is SO near and dear to my heart. Breathtaking once in a lifetime shot. Thank you for this. THANK YOU.
michaeltillman Platinum
 
michaeltillman March 15, 2015
They almost appear to be friends. Nice shot. Congrats on the Feature.
onelife2write
 
onelife2write March 23, 2015
Absolutly amazing capture!
garycopeland
 
garycopeland March 28, 2015
Love the way you can tell how powerful the cat is by the size of his paws compare to the Childs great image
tanjajensen
 
tanjajensen April 06, 2015
What a great image! I feel it in my heart! So touching!
seprock
 
seprock April 16, 2015
awesome shot! I love it!
herbertkikoy
 
herbertkikoy April 29, 2015
Stunning!!!
carolyns
 
carolyns July 20, 2015
Fantastic - so much meaning!
tammyswarek
 
tammyswarek September 20, 2015
Amazing shot!
Jenny_Lg
 
Jenny_Lg April 22, 2016
Love this!
nikitadecruy
 
nikitadecruy May 28, 2016
Love the image.
G8dlv
 
G8dlv May 30, 2016
Wonderful shot! Now this is a picture that has soul to it. It tells a story and draws you in. Keep up the good work!
brendanwilliams
 
brendanwilliams June 02, 2016
Extremely powerful
Bexy03
 
Bexy03 August 12, 2016
So beautiful
Hippiechic
 
Hippiechic August 15, 2016
So beautiful
meredithbowerman PRO+
 
meredithbowerman August 17, 2016
Very honest... My kind of photography!
Mandala
 
Mandala November 15, 2016
What a special gift you were able to witness and capture! It speaks volumes!
Felito109
 
Felito109 December 08, 2016
mowgli x
Pawesomephotos
 
Pawesomephotos December 19, 2016
This is the best photograph. Ever. It is so inspiring, and says what even words cannot. Bravo!
Jaxx
 
Jaxx March 29, 2017
Love it!!! Beautiful capture!! ?
myriamverne-soury
 
myriamverne-soury April 11, 2017
What a strong capture ! BRAVO Robert !!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole April 23, 2017
Powerful......connecting, yet sad. And yes, we are all one. The world needs to be a kinder more loving place for all! Congrats on being a contest finalist!!!
: )
Jarno
 
Jarno May 01, 2017
So much depth. Animal image with great heart.
crisfranks
 
crisfranks May 05, 2017
This photo paints a beautiful story.
embas
 
embas June 08, 2017
thankyou
gregery
 
gregery June 30, 2017
I really do hate taking photographs taken through the protective glass and fences at Zoos.. This however, is entirely different!
Kazelzs
 
Kazelzs July 20, 2017
Love it! Looks like the lion would ask for respect and for the right to live with us in harmony!!
gp81
 
gp81 October 19, 2017
Amazing photo I see sadness in this piece. Poor lion ????
LaurieS
 
LaurieS October 19, 2017
Love it
tatocreativo
 
tatocreativo October 22, 2017
Awesome
nalorns
 
nalorns October 22, 2017
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
nalorns
 
nalorns October 22, 2017
a story behind speaks....
hernandezselvin
 
hernandezselvin October 22, 2017
I couldn't think on a better image than this to the story behind it! Congratulations!
Dhunte
 
Dhunte October 23, 2017
Wow , great capture , one of those photos that says
Irkisis
 
Irkisis November 07, 2017
Incredible photo!
Canadianeh
 
Canadianeh November 08, 2017
An incredible moment to capture!! A treasure for sure! Awesome job :)
michellestone
 
michellestone November 08, 2017
Congratulations. Well deserve winner. Love the composition and story.
myriamverne-soury
 
myriamverne-soury November 10, 2017
Strong masterpiece bravo Robert !
PeterFo
 
PeterFo November 10, 2017
Such a stunning photo!!!
NJane
 
NJane March 21, 2018
Love this shot. Great job!
marchesedp
 
marchesedp July 26, 2018
I have never seen anything like this. Most amazing picture ever
thomasshaw_3067
 
thomasshaw_3067 August 28, 2018
Amazing picture, you can almost see a soulful connection
daphnepebbles
 
daphnepebbles July 30, 2019
Im am you're spirit animal guardian
Rmay1
 
Rmay1 December 17, 2022
What an absolutely gorgeous shot.
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