Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Let Sleeping Lions Lie

Green Lion and Gate, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


Wise words to live by.

Lions are known to sleep a lot...
they need rest from their vigorous hunting activities.
 They are also known to sleep in front of homes and public buildings...
 they make intimidating guardians.
But lions are best known for their fierce temper...
So it is best to let sleeping lions lie,
 even if they are only made of stone.


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20 comments:

  1. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 15, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    I like the alliteration in the title today.
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  2. GinnieAugust 15, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    I love it, Doug. All of it. :D

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  3. JoeAugust 15, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    There is no doubt that the subject is fabulous but you do have the ability to make it magical both in the image and also your "quirky" text. Keep 'em coming Doug. Bravo!

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  4. orvokkiAugust 15, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Very tired lion ..!
    Love this.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    qu'il repose en paix

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  6. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 15, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Guarding gates appears to be very boring work, Doug. Love the colour contrast in this shot.

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  7. BirdmanAugust 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Ya, I heard they like to 'fib' a lot.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Very nice Doug!

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  9. Traveling HawkAugust 15, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I wander: could they still guard if they are sleeping?! I like this composition, Doug! Also the iron work of the gate behind.

    Chinese used guarding lions in front of their doors as a symbol of status.

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  10. yzAugust 15, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    never seen a stone lion in this pose

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  11. FriedaAugust 15, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Beautiful picture (and for me, it's the first sleeping stone lion, too!)
    In Germany we have the expression of sleeping dogs that must not be disturbed ;)

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  12. john4jackAugust 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    delightful commentary

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  13. Lili SulastriAugust 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Love the caption and the comments.
    By the way, I found your blog via Duncan's.

    Lili

    PS. I am now a follower.

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  14. franzAugust 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    love the perspective and dof ... and your accompanying words! i'm married to a "lion" (or rather leo, in the horoscope), so i know you're speaking the truth ... ;-))

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  15. London CallerAugust 16, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Now, who can tell me the difference between a sleeping lion and a dead lion? ;o)

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  16. RIZALENIOAugust 16, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    This made me smile. Like the depth of field / bokeh.

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  17. fabrizioAugust 18, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    delicate, and beautiful presentation

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  18. rianAugust 22, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    yep, good advice.. :) you framed this nicely.. great catch..

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  19. ChristopherAugust 27, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Awww, he looks so comfy! Cool shot Doug--I'm not lion.

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  20. DomLOrthaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Perfect composition to show this statue, and I love the marriage of green and orange. Nicely seen.
    Have a nice day.

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