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Oh so, QUIET!!!!!

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Oh so, QUIET!!!!!
Taken earlier this year in India. For me it's different, because it's more habitat/environment, something I often neglect in my 'style' and end up doing the norm, close, tight portrait. :frown: Probably the best animal I have ever had the opportunity to photograph contentwise, shame the only way to see them soon will be in books or photographs. Hope you like it :wavey:

Steve
MKIII 70-200f/2.8 1/320 sec f4 ISO400
Posted by Nigel Blake on November 4, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I love it, although the peace and tranquility of this shot belies the plight of the species it still works on so many more levels than the usual Tiger images.
Posted by Ian Mason on November 4, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Wonderful image! As it opened slowly from the top, I was looking at a rather nice landscape - then my jaw dropped! Just superb! Curiously, as I write, "year of the cat" is playing on radio 2.
Posted by David Kjaer on November 4, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Hi Stephen

Super image one of your best!

David :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Simply superb Stephen.
Robert
Posted by eric weight on November 4, 2008 at 12:06 PM
That's an absolutely wonderful image, Stephen. A different perspective in more ways than one on these wonderful creatures.

:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Danny Green on November 4, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Wow Steve this is so special one of your best shots to date I love the colours and the environment, everything about it is just lovely. This past week I have just been organizing a six week trip to just do tigers next November and now seeing this image I wish it was this november.

Great Shot

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Colin Pickett on November 4, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Hi Stephen
I totally agree with Nigel on this one, a fantastic image love everything about it. :toast: :toast:

Super shot.
Posted by Matt Cole on November 4, 2008 at 2:42 PM
that is a really nice image Stephen. I agree with all of the above comments.

Matt
Posted by Jeremy on November 4, 2008 at 2:46 PM
I agree with the others, Stephen: I love the shot. Let`s hope tigers can prosper for many years to come.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 4, 2008 at 3:00 PM
WOW :jump: :jump: :jump: thanks guys.

I think Jeremy it is now possibly beyond hope, however fingers crossed. The saddest news is that it is the male lion that is closest to vanishing, even before the Tiger. Yes, it is a rather sad note on something so special, but if there is ever a chance to see these animals. Take it! :wavey:

Thanks everyone, very much appreciate the comments.

Steve


Posted by Andy Astbury on November 5, 2008 at 3:06 AM
Cracking enviro image Steve - super comp and a very tranquil atmosphere - nice one :toast:
Posted by PhilH on November 5, 2008 at 3:57 AM
All said.... an absolute corker..... who would have thought an image of a Tiger could be so relaxing?

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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on November 5, 2008 at 4:40 AM
Hi a great looking image.

Phil.

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Posted by David Sewell on November 5, 2008 at 5:02 AM
It's a great image. Fortunately tigers breed readily in zoos, so I am sure they will survive there, but it isn't the same as seeing them in the wild.

David
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on November 5, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Superb Steve,agree one of your best

Barrie :toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on November 5, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I said it was one of your best when you showed me the print-cracking Tiger image

Dave :wavey:
Posted by Magnus Hird on November 5, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Beautiful Stephen. I love tigers and also count myself very lucky to have seen a number in the wild and some of them in splendid isolation. The light here is gorgeous and the tiger so sharp and vibrant, just a perfect shot. The setting looks like Ranthambhore? :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on November 5, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Great subject , POV and Comp. Excellent.

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Posted by Brett Lewis on November 7, 2008 at 4:27 AM
Couldn't agree more with all that has been said really, an image to be treasured. Such a peaceful moment captured in time and I'm sure it was an absolute pleasure to view as well as photograph. Thank you for taking the time to share with us all.

Kind regards,

Brett :toast: :toast: :wavey: