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  1. 03-28-2011, 03:25 AM #1
    Harshad Barve
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    Dear all

    More of re-post but could not find better image to celebrate new Tiger Census figures
    Official census of Wild Tigers in India declared and the new number is 1706 and not 1441

    7D , 300/f4 , 1/400 at F5.6
    All C & C are most welcome
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  2. 03-28-2011, 03:26 AM #2
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    According to the second all-India tiger population estimation study, carried out in the designated 39 tiger reserves across the country, there has been an increase of 295 tigers in India. The population is estimated at 1706, up from 1411 when they were counted last.

    The tiger census 2011 was released at the International Tiger Conference hosted by Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh.

    Highlights of Tiger census 2010-11:
    • Population estimate of tigers at 1706, up by 295
    • Tiger estimate in Shivalik-Gangetic plains: 353, up by 56
    • Tiger population estimate in Central and Eastern Ghats: 601
    • Tiger population estimate in Western Ghats: 534, up by 132
    • Estimate in Brahmaputra flood plains, North-east hills: 148, up by 48
    • Tiger population estimate in Sunderbans: 70

    The conference is a follow-up to the St. Petersburg meet held last year in Russia. It will discuss challenges, plans and priorities for implementing the Global Tiger Recovery Programme (GTRP), which aims to double the wild tiger population by 2022.

    It is being organised in collaboration with the Global Tiger Forum (GTF), an inter-governmental body that also has membership of the national and international NGOs and the World Bank's Global Tiger Initiative (GTI).

    Besides the census report, a film on India's 30 years since the launch of Project Tiger will be released at the conference.

    The last census had shown a sharp fall in tiger population, at 1,411 tigers in the wild. India was home to about 3,000 tigers around two decades ago. (With Inputs from IANS)

    Info from NDTV
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  3. 03-28-2011, 04:00 AM #3
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    This is a beautiful image with outstanding IQ...Really pops from the BG....So glad to hear the great news about the Tigers
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  4. 03-28-2011, 05:13 AM #4
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    Thanks Harshad for some positive tiger news.
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  5. 03-28-2011, 06:31 AM #5
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    Excellent shot indeed! Maybe a bit more room on the left. I hope the higher numbers reflect a real increase in the population rather than improved field techniques by the people involved in the census.
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  6. 03-28-2011, 06:36 AM #6
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    That is good news Harshad, lets hope this little one will add to the numbers in time.

    The slightly overcast light has given some nice detail & colouring, but the snarl just adds to the image. I assume that is light coming through the trees in the BG giving the hotspot on the road? Would be tempted to fix that if possible, as it does distract from a good image, although I know your views.

    Do you know how long it will take for him to grow into those paws?

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  7. 03-28-2011, 06:39 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    Do you know how long it will take for him to grow into those paws?
    This beautiful girl (this image is from April 2010 ) grown in beautiful lady now Steve http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...CHI?highlight=This is from Feb 2011 trip
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  8. 03-28-2011, 06:44 AM #8
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    Ah perfect Harshad, thanks for that, nice to see the transition from cub.

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  9. 03-28-2011, 08:46 AM #9
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    Great news ... so nice to hear some happy news... one day soon will come and visit !!

    lovely image by the way...
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  10. 03-28-2011, 01:11 PM #10
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    Thanks for sharing that excellent news Harshad, unfortunately one only reads about the bad news so this is a great boost.

    Just love that snarling expression and what eyes! Excellent exposure and detail, TFS.
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    this is indeed excellent news! I've always loved this shot too...

    hopefully we can have this magnificent species around for our children to enjoy!
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    Nice shot to go with the news Harshad..thanks for sharing the info here, much appreciated. Like the snarl, and the tigers pose...solid as always!
    cheers
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    Harshad - great news and great snarl!

    TFS,
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  14. 03-31-2011, 05:02 PM #14
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    Wonderful news and a wonderful image. I love the snarl and the detail in those beautiful eyes. I hope she and her kind will continue to grow strronger in numbers!
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    thank harshad for this good news

    and for this beautyfull shot
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