Faith
I was shooting at the Zoo and this large male Lion started roaring loudly right up against the glass. Over and over he roared getting the attention of everyone ...
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I was shooting at the Zoo and this large male Lion started roaring loudly right up against the glass. Over and over he roared getting the attention of everyone within a mile or so. I've never seen anything like this in a Zoo as the lions are usually just laying around like they are waking up from Anesthesia. It shocked all the adults standing around and most people took several steps back in fear. In the midst of this rather scary display, a cute little girl ran over and placed her hands on the glass looked the Roaring Lion directly in the eyes and simply said, “Calm Down.” He stared her down for several seconds and then, amazingly did just as she commanded. I believe this photo tells a powerful story of Faith. According to Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the "...Confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we don't see." The little girl completely trusts the glass to protect her from this massive, angry, and scary creature even though the glass that is separating her from this creature is invisible. I pray that God will give you Faith today as you deal with your own Lions.
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Honorable Mention in At The Zoo Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 49
Contest Finalist in Stunning POV Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Creative Compositions Photo Contest Vol6
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 46
Winner in Best of black and white Photo Challenge
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Stephenholder
March 25, 2018
Having been in a similar situation, a lion staring me down and ultimately charging at me I know precisely how this moment feels, your photograph took me straight back to that unique moment which oddly I cherish. Thank you
AvigayilPhotography
March 29, 2018
I love the story behind this image. :) Congratulations on your challenge win! It's well-deserved! God bless!
Pamelabole
March 29, 2018
Amazing capture!! That must have been awesome to witness. And in your write up, a wonderful way in which you related it to our lives and faith. Congrats on your challenge win! : )
WorldPix
March 30, 2018
Thanks, Pamela! I'm so happy you got something from the write up! I love blessing others with my photography.
NaturesHaven
March 30, 2018
Congrats on your challenge win.......beautiful image......well done......
SuKai
May 21, 2018
This is fantastic. What a capture of two souls one of innocence and one of power.
davidisaacyoung
July 06, 2018
This is such an awesome shot and a great story. Glad you were able to catch it so quickly
joybello
December 27, 2018
Wow!! What a powerful image and object lesson in the story!! Thanks for sharing!! Faith can move mountains of impossibility, & in this case, calm a lion!
MadhavSharma_0407
April 16, 2019
Wow man you have an interesting story behind the shot ....you did pretty much good by adding the b/w and moreover you have captured it like no one can make out of there is a glass too.....I like that you shared the story behind you r shot .....inoove how the lion looks in the eyes of the li'l girl...thank you so much
leonbuter
August 28, 2019
Excellent photo. Lion that should be be in the wild finding itself in a "people's" world. I see a girl almost sharing the lions wish for freedom...almost like there is a connection. Love this!
lindaarcher
September 13, 2019
We are all faced with something. But the faith of a child is so pure and untainted. It is when we grow up and get hurt that we see the world as it really is, a scary place. Without God’s promises we would forever be lost. What a absolutely blessed and timely capture. Hope you have this one framed! Thank you for sharing. Needed this today. 💜There really are not enough words to tell you what this did for me today.
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