What type of lion is this? Is it a African lioness or a mountain lion?

Truely beautiful. The subject, Colours, Light, cropping all fantastic. Thank you for sharing

Zoo To You is an animal rescue center in California. The only thing between me and the mountain lion was my camera and lens. Of course, the animals were tethered, but I did get some awesome shots that could almost be an exhibit of its own. Drop me a line at jsahw@comcast.net and I'll tell you the rest of the story.

Your shots are simply amazing! I can't believe this creature is in a zoo! She looks so FREE!

Awesome shot! I think that the cats are the most beautiful of all the animals.

Beautiful shot. Those eyes would make me hope this kitty has eaten recently. That's the stare they use when selecting a prey target.