Not really sure what is being portrayed here, but that would suck to have a lion's ass in your face all night while you're trying to sleep. Sorry, but I just couldn't 'unsee' it...
I think I see what your going for here. I like it, but I think it just misses.
Maybe if it wasn't so dark? A brighter unflinching light would have given it more edge.
The lion is either a positive or a negative. Not sure. I'll have to think about it.
Interesting. The theme reminds me of some shots by Alec Soth.