Stop Staring !

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

A young male tiger by the water hole as it paused for a bit while drinking to glance at us at Tipeshwar. Composition may not be ideal but I liked the muscular forelimbs and the intent stare.
5D IV
100-400 II
1/800
f/5.6
ISO 2500

[Jonathan Ashton]

I like the colours and details, I presume you cropped off the rear end for a good reason but if no particular reason I think it may look better.
I find the close up view of the head really grabs my attention.... can't stop looking!!

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Sanjeev ... very nice intimate look , that the tiger gave you .
DOF looks spot on .... as does the sharpness /fine details .
I can see some potential in the black stripes to create a tiny bit more oomph . The shooting angle is what it is ... as are the brighter OOF areas .

TFS Andreas

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, here I feel going tighter with the 500 might have been more appealing and really grab the viewers attention with hat gaze. BKG is not ideal, would suggest darkening it.

TFS
Steve

[Gabriela Plesea]

Wonderful sighting, love the direct stare from this beautiful tiger, Sanjeev - makes the image for me.

I find the composition somewhat awkward though. Agree with Steve on darkening the BG, and maybe dealing with those bright bits too ( is it grasses?), especially those between the subject's ears.

That pink nose is delightful. And hose long whiskers, nice and sharp. Detail looks good. Would be nice if you could give a bit more 'oomph' to the tiger - perhaps a slight curve adjustment.

Enjoyed viewing, and thank you so much for sharing. Sorry to comment so late, Sanjeev.

Kind regards,