With ALL the recent 'awareness' going on about the Tiger and it being the 'International Year of the Tiger' I thought I might post one here.
This is the same tiger from the 'Sleeping tiger' I had posted a while back, however the sound of Sambur deer close by alerted the dozing tiger. As the deer slow approached, unaware of the tigers presence he/she became more focused and poised. Ready for the ambush!!!
I have left it 'as is' purely because of editorial use, but some my prefer a tighter crop from the top?
Steve
MKIII 500f/4 f/4 1/500sec ISO400 (HH FF)
Posted by Cliff Young on February 9, 2010 at 3:30 AM
Stephen, I'll take tiger images "any which way" - fascinating creatures! From a photographic perspective I would prefer to lose some of the oof background at the top. Thanks for sharing Cliff
Remains in perspective for me, so I don't mind the crop. Lovely colours and light - something I've not seen since about November (decent light that is) !
Posted by John Chapman on February 9, 2010 at 4:29 AM
Hi Steve, what a beautiful image.
Posted by David Kjaer on February 9, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Hi Steve
Super image - minor nit for me a little more room would have been good!
David
Posted by David Sewell on February 9, 2010 at 5:12 AM
I have played with this a little and think I do prefer a bit off the top, as it makes a nice letterbox shape when closely cropped. Thanks for posting it this way so that we can judge for ourselves.
Stephen, I reckon its a cracker as it is. The distant oof focus background is not something usually seen on tiger images (due no doubt to the nature of its environment, close jungle etc) and so leaving it in makes for a more unusual shot and most certainly hasn'rt harmed the composition. A little more space to the left would have been a bonus but I'd be delighted to have taken this. I love the 'surprised' just woken up pose as well. Great.
Now then,... where's that Pembrokeshire Panther likely to be today?!!
Robert
Posted by Calum Dickson on February 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM
I didn't even notice the background at all in this one, my eye was immediately drawn to that front left paw which is just hanging there with menace and intent.
You can feel the tension with such an alert pose. The composition works fine for me as it is.
Posted by Paul Rosser on February 9, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Wonderfull warm image!
Paul.
Posted by Andy Astbury on February 10, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Well Stevo - I know you like honesty so here goes
Take away the fact that it's a wild tiger for a moment - that head profile isn't really singing to me - the subject is too small in the frame; if I was out there and on Canon I'd have been on the 800mm + 1.4x and made A BIG THING of the profile and the intensity of the eye which doubtless was there at the time. I know you don't have one but if I was you I would have hired one for a trip with such gravitas.
But, you didn't..
As is, like DK, I'd like a tiny wee bit more room left....
I totally agree that a tad more room on the lhs would be much preferred, however, that is a drawback with a fixed lens and if I had a 200-400 with a 1.4x/1.7x then things might have been different. Also, unlike any African locations you cannot stray from the path/route you are on, so getting close was not an option.
Mr Astbury, yes honesty is what I like, good or bad and as I have said before, you need to distill from the comments received. I will post a 'wacky' shot later which might appease your wishes Andy. Be warned, you might need to step back for that one.
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17 repliesThis is the same tiger from the 'Sleeping tiger' I had posted a while back, however the sound of Sambur deer close by alerted the dozing tiger. As the deer slow approached, unaware of the tigers presence he/she became more focused and poised. Ready for the ambush!!!
I have left it 'as is' purely because of editorial use, but some my prefer a tighter crop from the top?
Steve
MKIII 500f/4 f/4 1/500sec ISO400 (HH FF)
Super image - minor nit for me a little more room would have been good!
David
David
Now then,... where's that Pembrokeshire Panther likely to be today?!!
Robert
Calum
Not much more to say
Paul.
Take away the fact that it's a wild tiger for a moment - that head profile isn't really singing to me - the subject is too small in the frame; if I was out there and on Canon I'd have been on the 800mm + 1.4x and made A BIG THING of the profile and the intensity of the eye which doubtless was there at the time. I know you don't have one but if I was you I would have hired one for a trip with such gravitas.
But, you didn't..
As is, like DK, I'd like a tiny wee bit more room left....
Now where's my tin helmet....????
I totally agree that a tad more room on the lhs would be much preferred, however, that is a drawback with a fixed lens and if I had a 200-400 with a 1.4x/1.7x then things might have been different. Also, unlike any African locations you cannot stray from the path/route you are on, so getting close was not an option.
Mr Astbury, yes honesty is what I like, good or bad and as I have said before, you need to distill from the comments received. I will post a 'wacky' shot later which might appease your wishes Andy. Be warned, you might need to step back for that one.