iso 800, 55mm, f/8, 1/500 Sec
What is it that I’ve done?
Where have I gone wrong?
I’m meant to rule, roar and conquer,
But all I’m doing is lying down.
People come look, laugh and walk away.
I really think am I meant for this?
Where do I rule?
Where do I roar?
What do I conquer?
No where I stand for this
Because, here I’m, this is me,
Behind the bars.
At Kamatibaugh, Baroda, Gujarat.
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That is incredibly sad. I so hate seeing animals in captivity. I also hate it when they’re trying to roam free and people kill them for sport.
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Actually when I visited this place that time I was trying to wake him up and I just wanted to hear him roar. But than I stopped myself and clicked him.
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Beautiful photo,haunting words.No animals should be made to suffer for human entertainment.
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Again and again when I look at this photograph I just feel bad about the fact that a King is no more King. It’s just a puppet for people. 😦
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I definitely loved the photograph, but not the reality behind it. I hope something like “Alex in Madagascar” happens to him too. 🙂
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But I guess reality is always bitter and we have to accept it. I also hope for the same. But I guess it happens only in films.
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What a stunning photo…it captures your sadness and his.
The effect of the shadows of the bars is wonderful , somehow even more powerful than the metal ones as they are etched onto his fur.
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I did captured metal bars but it was kind of disturbing and yes indeed shadows are blending with the fur. Thank you for your words. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Very effective image.
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Thank you Lynee !!! Have a good day…:)
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You too, and thank you for all your footprints today.
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It was really nice to visit your blog and get learn something from you.
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Oh, I so agree – animals do NOT belong behind bars! Superb shot.
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Thank you…:)
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I always see completely different things to everyone else – quirkily. I didn’t think about him being behind bars as such. I thought it was about losing ones identity and feel lonely because of it. Relating an animal to like a person, that he is behind his own bars and he needs to be stronger in himself and not worry about what others think. He is giving others his power, when he needs to reclaim it as his own and rise triumphantly. I wondered if this was how you have felt in your life, a bit helpless and uncertain in some situations? I like to visit zoos and aquariums and often take lots of photos when I visit such places and put them on my blog. I still have some to upload from ages ago, naughty me.
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That might also be there. Different views though. But whenever I see innocent animals, bird or fishes captured in cage I feel really bad about it. But thank you so much for sharing your views. I really appreciate it. Stay tuned..:)
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I understand your point of view; if you think they are ‘captured’ so long as they look happy to me and have a rich and fulfiling existence then I am happy. If we all felt like that, I am guessing none of us would have pets and I love my piggies. Some people hunt animals or mistreat them, that I can’t stand.
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This is a sad, but beautiful poem. It’s always disheartening to see animals in captivity. Love how the lights and shadows are falling on the lion btw. 🙂
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Thank you for your words. I’ glad you liked it.:)
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Very good message and inspiring poem with incredible shots!! Great work brother!
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Thank you swetank for dropping by. I’m glad you like my work and it inspires you. Stay tune and keep picturing..:)
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Behind bars is the saddest place of all for a beautiful wild animal or for any animal. Your work is thoughtful and sensitive and i like it very much
My best to you
john
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Hey John Thank you for visit and for enjoying my work. I really appreciate your comment. 🙂
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I’ve visited zoos and aquariums. If it is to create awareness in us I am fine with it. But if they are created to make money only then I am against it.
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I don’t know I about business they do. It’s just I feel petty for them. Some times I also like to visit zoo. People have different opinion.Thank you for sharing your opinion. 🙂
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