she Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I went to Kenya in November 2006 .It was the most amazing adventure anyone could wish for.Yesterday I was given a large canvas framed picture my nephew Adam had made from a photo taken when he went a year later.Charlie is usually ok about pictures being put up but I guess a large picture of lions drinking at a water hole was too much for him and he was totally freeked out,I had to remove it right away.It is now in a less prominant place in the house where Charlie is ok with it.I am now wondering if greys may have have an in bread fear of lions and african preditors.Charlie is hand reared and never seen any part of his native land,It is so strange though that this is the only time he has ever reacted to a picture on the wall.Is it possable that some wild instinct caused his reaction?<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/05/17 11:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 OMG yes that must have scared the pants off him, as you say it's probably in-built into birds - the fear of all cats, especially big wild ones. Their very survival depends on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 The natural instincts they have built in over thousands of years without a doubt kicked in. They will act the came way when they observe a bird of prey flying over and sitting in a tree with in view. We watch many animal documentaries and when Dayo see's one that preys on birds, his entire body language changes and many times he will cheap like he did when a baby. The painting sounds wonderful. I would love to see a photo of it if you would be so kind. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Poor thing probably did freak out when seeing that picture but in time he will come to not pay much attention to it and then you can move it to a more prominent position which is where you wanted it to begin with. Like Dan I would love to see it if you would share it with us please Shelia:) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 No Problem hear is the dreaded picture <br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/05/17 17:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 I was a bit complacent thinking he would just accept it.He usually does but as its not your usual type of picture I will let him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 WOW!! Beautiful photo. Thanks for posting it Sheila!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 That is a great picture of the whole pride at the watering hole, no wonder you wanted it in a prominent place, thanks Shelia for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Adam is a great photographer Sheila. I hope Charlie will learn to accept this canvas as it is very nice. Thanks for sharing Charlie's story and your nephew's photography with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks Janet.Between us we must have about 500 photos of the animals in Kenya.I love every one of them. Thanks Judy and Dan for your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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