Picture caption: Door featuring two fashionable young ladies having tea. This picture was provided by Willow Willers who blogs here: https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/
Sharing Tea (Shadorma)
Young ladies
Share tea and gossip
Dressed to kill
In big hats
And smart dresses with full skirts
One version of life
Three lion brothers we saw during our recent trip to Pilanesberg National Park.
Picture caption: This is the dominant brother. That is why he has a collar and is tagged. The tagging is so they don’t escape the park and wreak havoc in the surrounding community lands not to help the game rangers find them.Picture caption: This is the first of the brothers. A gorgeous boy.Picture caption: This is the third brother. Another gorgeous boy.Picture caption: Given their tender years (they don’t have proper manes yet as they are juveniles), these boys are HUGE!
Cool image and great poem, Robbie. Marvelous pictures of those magnificent lions! They look so big and heavy that it’s surprising to me that they’re juvenile. That the dominant brother has a collar to keep track of them is good.
The park is surrounded by community lands with cows and sheep. Attractive to predators. It is important for the reserve to maintain good relationships with the community.
A pleasure Robbie those doors are in Madeira and they were stunning! You really brought them to life with your poem! Lions are so regal even though so young. 💜💜
Ah, from Madeira. That’s lovely. Lions are great to see when they are awake. They are nocturnal so sleep all day. These pictures were taken in the late afternoon.
Thank you for explaining why the lions don’t have full manes. I was wondering about that! I love your ekphrastic shadorma. I appreciate how subtle the social commentary is–subtle but effective.
A fun and delightful poem and the Lion photos are amazing. I was wondering why their manes were small, but they are young lions. I don’t much about lions.
Oh I see. That is interesting. BTW I just saw that I said “I don’t much about lions.” instead of “I don’t know much about lions.” But I am learning about lions from you.
Hi Wayne, yes, the tagged male is the leader and he would be the main fighter of the pack. The tags let the rangers know if the lions have managed to jump the electric fence and they then go and recover them. It doesn’t happen often. It’s more of a precaution.
That’s a wonderful poem for that photo, Robbie. Very nicely done.
I love seeing the wildlife photos you share and I appreciate the information you share with them. Those do look like pretty big boys. I sure wouldn’t want them crashing into my neighborhood.
Hi Roberta
We love the picture of the two ladies and your accompanying text. This is great, as is their body language and facial expressions.
Nice lion pics.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
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Love your poem, versions of life, I would choose to see those lions in real life, amazing – thank you for sharing those … 💞
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My pleasure, Suzanne. They were an amazing sight.
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A safari would be a dream of mine.. 💞
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Yes, it is a lovely thing to do.
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I love that door! A perfect poem to go with it too.
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Thank you, Darlene
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Robbie, impressive photos of impressive “big cats,” who might not be sharing tea (like the women in your excellent poem) but are sharing grandeur. 🙂
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Hi Dave, a great comment. The lions do share meals 😆
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I love Dave’s comment. Fun verse and juxtaposition with the beautiful lions.
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Thank you, Brad
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I must be the gal in blue – chattering instead of sipping… the brother kitties are handsome fellas!
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Haha, that would be me too. Thanks, Annette 🧡
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The two women are definitely gossiping! Yes, a different life.
Those boys are all gorgeous boys. 💙
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Indeed, not a life for me. I prefer traipsing around the bush.
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Cool image and great poem, Robbie. Marvelous pictures of those magnificent lions! They look so big and heavy that it’s surprising to me that they’re juvenile. That the dominant brother has a collar to keep track of them is good.
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The park is surrounded by community lands with cows and sheep. Attractive to predators. It is important for the reserve to maintain good relationships with the community.
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And we don’t want a lion to be killed for eating someone’s cow or sheep.
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Absolutely not.
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Robbie those three boys look amazing so beautiful!
I love your poem too it a perfect compliment to the picture 💜💜
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Thanks for the inspiration 💗. A marvelous lion sighting.
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A pleasure Robbie those doors are in Madeira and they were stunning! You really brought them to life with your poem! Lions are so regal even though so young. 💜💜
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Ah, from Madeira. That’s lovely. Lions are great to see when they are awake. They are nocturnal so sleep all day. These pictures were taken in the late afternoon.
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They were waking up for breakfast 💜💜
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Yes indeed
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Amazing shots, Robbie. Nicely done on the poem.
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Thank you, Dwight. It was a great sighting 🙏🩵
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Love the hats! xx
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Thanks, Jo. It’s a great door.
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My daughters love having high tea, though they don’t wear hats!
Those lions are majestic, even without manes. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe. Their manes will grow in. My family like having tea too 🩷
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Fab door poem Robbie.
OMG, the lions are breathtaking. Thank you!!!!!
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Thanks, Resa. Great doors this year.
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I agree! I’m working on 1 post with 4 door pics.
I better pick up the pace!
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You have the entire month to post so there is not rush.
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Whew!
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Wow! Those are some big guys. It makes a difference when you get your belly full, doesn’t it? Great photos, Robbie.
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Yes, plenty to eat in this park
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Thank you for explaining why the lions don’t have full manes. I was wondering about that! I love your ekphrastic shadorma. I appreciate how subtle the social commentary is–subtle but effective.
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Thank you, Liz. I love that you got it 😊
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Those are gorgeous lions. They may look plain, but when they have their full manes, they will really be something.
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Yes, they are gorgeous and very big for their ages.
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I absolutely love the door, the poem and the big cats. They made my evening!
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I’m glad to know that, Donna 🙏💖
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Beautiful cats.
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Thank you
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A lovely thought to share tea together, Robbie. Tea and poetry – a marvelous combination.
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Hi Rebecca, that is my daily fare 💕
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A fun and delightful poem and the Lion photos are amazing. I was wondering why their manes were small, but they are young lions. I don’t much about lions.
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In this case, it’s because they are young. Not all lions get big manes. It depends on the area and the temperatures.
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Oh I see. That is interesting. BTW I just saw that I said “I don’t much about lions.” instead of “I don’t know much about lions.” But I am learning about lions from you.
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I knew what you meant. I often make mistakes when I comment. I’m happy to share information about southern African wildlife.
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Thank you Robbie. It is interesting.
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I love the lighthearted poem. I’d definitely say they were gossiping. 🙂 The lion photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing, Robbie!
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My pleasure, Jan
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comparing noses of the brothers shows that the tagged one has wounds. I bet he’s the dominant of the two?
How does the tag stop them from leaving the park?
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Hi Wayne, yes, the tagged male is the leader and he would be the main fighter of the pack. The tags let the rangers know if the lions have managed to jump the electric fence and they then go and recover them. It doesn’t happen often. It’s more of a precaution.
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there must be a GPS unit on that collar then. I hope they stay safe!
Great shots Robbie!
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Hi Wayne, it is rare for predators to escape the park. It is a precautionary measure. These were stunning boys.
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A fabulous image of a door…love the lion images, Robbie well captured.
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Thank you, Carol. I have lots of patience for art and photography.
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It shows in your images and your art, Robbie x
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Thank you
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Robbie, I love how you captured such a vibrant scene in just six lines. “Dressed to kill” adds so much to the playful tension! ❤
Much love,
David
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Thank you, David. Your comment was in spam so appologies for the delay in responding.
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That’s a wonderful poem for that photo, Robbie. Very nicely done.
I love seeing the wildlife photos you share and I appreciate the information you share with them. Those do look like pretty big boys. I sure wouldn’t want them crashing into my neighborhood.
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Hi Dan, these lions are well fed – loads of antelope in this park. I’m pleased you enjoy the photographs.
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wow nice
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Thank you
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You are truly blessed to be able to see such things in person.
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I think so too, Craig. This is why we live in South Africa.
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very nice
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Thank you
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Hi Roberta
We love the picture of the two ladies and your accompanying text. This is great, as is their body language and facial expressions.
Nice lion pics.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thank you. I’m pleased you liked this post. Willow provided a wonderful inspiration photograph.
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Yes, indeed!
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I love their little ‘whiskery’ manes!
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Thanks, Violet. It’s just like when teenage boys start getting facial hair.
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Love the four and the poem. The lions are so impressive.
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I’m delighted you enjoyed this post, Sadje.
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😍😍😍
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Oh wow, wonderful!!
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Thank you, Chris
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The lions are brilliant, the females are strong.
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Yes, female lions are strong but the males are significantly bigger. The females do the hunting the males defend the territory.
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Robbie, I like that your posts can give us unexpected collections. From ladies at tea to majestic lions! You keep us readers on our toes 🌞
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Hi Dave, I hadn’t thought of it like that, but I suppose I do jump around.
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I meant it as a compliment — you have wonderful variety of stuff in your posts! 🌞
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“One version of life” suits the image perfectly!
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Robbie, your poem captured a truly picturesque moment. Just right for Willow’s door.
I enjoyed the lion photos — yes they do look strong. It’s interesting to see their manes beginning to come out. Hugs.
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HI Teagan, I am delighted you enjoyed this post. The lions were a fabulous sighting.
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Thanks, Jennie
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Tea and gossip have been around for ages. Love the lions!
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Thank you
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