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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:17 AM
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Check out this kitty...

By Mehgan Murphy -- Smithsonian Institution Photo
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:22 AM
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1. My dear GoddessOfGuinness!
What a great picture!

He's obviously wondering just what in hell is this stuff?

Really a beautiful picture...

Thanks for sharing it!

:hug:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:28 AM
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2. I want to find a copy to purchase...
The look in his eyes is priceless!
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:35 AM
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3. what a fantastic photo
i think big cats are the coolest animals on the planet
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:49 AM
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6. He looks so fascinated with the snow...
like a child who's never seen it before.
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nickinSTL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 08:45 AM
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11. I volunteered at a zoo in northern Illinois about 10 years ago...
apparently the lions there (who were born and raised in the Midwest) love to play in the snow in winter.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:55 PM
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14. It'd be fun to watch that!
Our tigers enjoyed romping in the snow last year:


The local deer population couldn't get excited by it, however:
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:37 AM
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4. Thank you, I've been hoping for a version of this size!
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:50 AM
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7. You're welcome!
I really want to find a copy to buy...It's such a wonderful photo!
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:44 AM
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5. Looks familiar....
I think I posted a smaller version of that a few days ago...;)
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 12:52 AM
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8. I thought about posting it the other day...
when I saw it on the cover of the Metro section. But then I got busy. Guess I didn't see yours...Sorry! :hi:
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:36 PM
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20. Does size matter?
:hide:
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 01:10 AM
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9. spectacular photo
what a beautiful creature.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:56 PM
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15. He's got charisma...
no doubt about it!
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alphafemale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 01:35 AM
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10. Wow! I hope they offer that as Holiday Cards next season.
Edited on Mon Jan-21-08 01:35 AM by alphafemale
Beautiful and enchanting.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:58 PM
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16. That's a fantastic idea!
I've been trying to locate the photographer's site, with no luck. I wonder if FONZ might know how to get in touch with her...
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alphafemale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 03:28 AM
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26. PM me if you have any luck.
Those are cards I'd really be proud to send.
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 09:23 AM
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12. wwowww he's beautiful
his eyes :loveya:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:59 PM
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17. So full of wonder.
:hi:
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 10:37 AM
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13. My new laptop background.
Thank you. :D
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 03:59 PM
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18. You're welcome!
:hi:
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:07 AM
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25. Mine as well! Thanks!
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BuelahWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:35 PM
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19. It's so surreal
Almost like fantasy artwork. Thank you so much for sharing! One of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:00 AM
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22. It really grabbed me...
when I saw it on the front page of the Metro section the other day. Woke me up before I had my tea!
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-21-08 06:48 PM
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21. ASLAN
:hi:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:01 AM
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23. He does seem Aslan-like!
Magnificent animal...
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SoxFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:06 AM
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24. Yes!
That's exactly what I thought of, too!
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