Beautiful looking subject and gaze. I would suggest cropping down from the top on this one. The top is not adding anything to the image IMO and cropping strengthens the tiger's presence. If you want, you co-uld clone out the flowers right behind the head - I am OK with or without them.
What a great expression! Who couldn't love that face? Agree on the crop but I kinda like the flowers behind his head - it gives the entire image a three dimensional feel.
Michael,
I like the framing of the tiger with the tree trunk and roots. I am ok with cropping from the top, but I feel the flowers don't distract, so would keep them.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi