Tiger drinking

[Ian McHenry]

Recent morning picture of a Sumatran Tiger.
Pentax K10D.
800 ISO 1/750 @ F5.6.
Comments welcome.
Ian Mc
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[Robert Amoruso]

I love his look and I think your higher elevation accentuates his "what are you looking at" attitude. The right is a bit hot as is the white on the ears. On the left would have preferred to see the whole paw.

[Steve Mandel]

Nice portrait!

I'd sure like to know if this was a zoo picture. It looks like it but I'm not sure since some parks will create water holes for wild animals.

I hope all members will state with their images if the shots they take are captive, "enclosed in a larger area", or otherwise not in the wild. Nothing wrong with that, it is just nice to know the context of the shot.

Thanks,

Steve

[Van Hilliard]

Robert is on target with the hot areas on the right. The photo is gorgeous and I agree that the high-angle perspective adds to the effect of those riveting eyes.
It should be fairly easy to tone down that area on the right.

[Ian McHenry]

Thanks Robert, Steve and Van
Steve: You're right.
Should have noted that this picture taken @ Orana Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand. Large open plan zoo: http://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/
Report card on this image : Framing : Could do better !!! LOL. & watch for "Hot spots"
Thanks guys.
As this was uncropped only able to darken highlights.
Ian Mc

[Kaushik Balakumar]

lovely details of the fur. top region of nose looks a bit rubbed off (kind of bit smooth).

TFS.

[Ian McHenry]

Thanks Kaushik
I've noticed that smooth nose bit myself on other tiger pix.
Not sure if this is individual tiger Sendiri or Dumai or a photography problem.
Will take binoculars next time I go and check out there noses !!
Cheers: Ian Mc

[Alfred Forns]

Love the clarity and sharpness !!!! Can only add to post at max size Fine image !!!

[Ian McHenry]

Thanks Alfred.
Appreciated.
Ian Mc

[Steve Canuel]

Nice eye contact. I also like the level of colors (not overdone). Hot spots noted.
Steve

[Maxis Gamez]

Very nice composition and eye contact. However, I do agree with Robert.

[Milo Burcham]

The hot areas on the right, exp on the tiger are the biggest problem that I see. Nice stare, but wish the background was more natural.

[Ian McHenry]

Thanks Steve, Maxis & Milo
One last edit !!!
Ian Mc