A sleeping jaguar

[Reza Gorji]

I was travelling recently and came across this beautiful jaguar at the local zoo. So the animal is captive.
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Nikon D300
Aperture Priority f/8.0 1/320 sec
ISO 200
No Flash
200-400 f/4 Nikkor w/ TC1.4 focal length 550 mm
Subject distance 15m
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I was just captivated by the tigers facial expression. It was so relaxed. Clearly not as well composed as the tigers of Harshad.

My wish at the time: wish it was free in the wilderness.

Thank you for looking.

http://gorji.com/photos/2010/bp/PBI-FL-2.25.2010-193.jpg

[Callie de Wet]

Nice detail, like the BG, but the closed eyes just do not do it for me. One looks and looks, but there is no real contact with the subject.

[Reza Gorji]

Sorry you cannot connect with it.

[Austin Thomas]

A very relaxed pose Reza, as it enjoys the warmth of the sun.

I like the dark BKGR and wish for some eye contact and a little more space at the bottom.

tfs

Austin