Got a chance to visit the Virunga National Park on the Congo Uganda border. Was hosted by some friends at a small place called Rwindi earlier famous for a lovely forest resort (now in ruins). Could not go empty handed. What better gift than a small watercolor of a Lion......Rwindi is famous for its ferocious lions. These lions are not used to humans like in many parks of the world. I think it was a good omen. We were rewarded by a nocturnal visit by four lionesses. We were surrounded by more than 300 shivering antelopes and the predators at some distance. It was so surprising, the normally shy antelopes, knew very well that as long as they stayed close to humans the lions will not dare attack...and they were correct. After a 45 minutes stand off the lionesses left. Survival of the smartest!!!
AK,
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly executed! Is that a tinge of oil paster in the background. The lion is merged with the background,yet stands out majestically!
Thanks for your comments on my blog. Got a chance to be the first to leave my comments.
anand
sorry, meant Oil "Pastel"!!
ReplyDeleteI went to Rwindi just married , there was a fantastic place , canavayonga it is a beatifull city too , we go to visit virunga mountains , is the park still a reserve? sorry for my bad english!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured the majestic look of the Lion. Must have been a fantastic experience being so close to them.
ReplyDeleteCongo must be a beautiful country when I hear people, who lived there, talk about it.
ReplyDeleteYour country was often in the news last weeks, on the occasion of 50 years of independence.
I know the Virunga Park from the work of Diane Fossey and the movie 'Gorilla's in the mist'.
Is must be a fantastic experience to see all those wild animals in their natural surroundings.
I guess your friends were happy with your watercolor. Good idea!
I can feel the aura/energy of this lion in those eyes and I love those brush strokes that got that dense mane! I would have gone for a green back ground, a nicer contrast to brown.
ReplyDeleteOne of my desires is to visit this part of the world in this life time, right now I have to be satisfied with the National Geographic channel:-)
I like it very much. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBuen trabajo, ak hasta pronto.
ReplyDeleteReally very beautiful this lion! Well done Asit! Ciao.
ReplyDeletestrength shows more in the looks, than actions. wonderful and very lively
ReplyDeleteGood work Asit ! More wild animals ! Best regards.
ReplyDeleteThanks every one.
ReplyDeleteasit ... really like the mix watercolour and pastel sure they loved your gift ...
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