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    Taken on the way back after the morning drive in Ranthambore, this Tiger was sheltering under a tree, avoiding the building heat of the day. He/she had been watching a small herd of Sika deer grazing, but were far enough away to warrant just a look nothing more.

    Slight clipping of the whiskers isn't a deal breaker and very hard to see whilst in the field, or through the lens and am happy to have got the look I wanted.

    I have also posted this in recognition to someone and thought it was rather appropriate.

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    Subject: Tiger (Panthera tigris) Tiger looking back
    Location: Ranthambore, India
    Camera: Canon MKIII
    Lens: 500f/4 - handheld from jeep
    Exposure: 1/400s at f7.1. ISO 400. +0.33 stop compensation.
    Crop: Full frame horizontal (original capture vertical)
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    No sorry , u must delete it , you have clipped whiskers

    love the eye connection .. goes right thru you..

    beautiful well done..

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    Just perfect. That expression says it all and beautifully processed as well.

    I'm amazed when a 'mere' human with a piece of technology can show a top predator with such emotion coming through those eyes. Strikes a chord. TFS.

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    The expression makes the image Steve. I like the bright background which is soft and OOF providing no distractions.

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    Wow, Steve, that's such a brilliant image with an awful lot of visual impact! Utterly lovable look on the cat's face! The tight composition really works for me since it highlights the details - the pink nose, the tuft of hair on the right and above all the expression - so beautifully against a pleasing background! I love the way you've handled the seemingly harsh light as well and the saturation is very pleasing all the same. Totally enjoyed this one.

    One thing I feel compelled to point out is the bluish tinge the white parts of the tigress' face seem to have taken on - a feature I've found to be a distinctly Canon trait from observation over a period of time. Not that I mind it, but it is noticeable nonetheless. Would be nice to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you for pulling this one out for us and hope you share more!
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    fantastic portrait Steve, with light expertly handled stare makes this!

    I certainly don't mind the clean surroundings here (though you know how much I like a wide "animalscape" ), as it's hard enough to take a photo of any cat in the wild without some obstructive twig or blade of grass messing with us...
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    I like the image, I know what Ken is referring to. Such images can "appear" captive(zoo-like) since the sense of place is lost in tight shots such as these. Tight shots are not always good, wish the light was a bit flattering/even for this head shot.

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    very nice closeup portrait Steve. Like the expression and details.

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    Cheers Sid, means a lot.

    As I was saying to Santosh, I tend not to post a lot of Tiger images as they are used for some hi end stuff and to where possible aid 'Save the Tiger' in whatever way that might be. The image was posted for a friend, Dicky Singh who's birthday it was yesterday and is a great Tiger guy and huge Conservationist for the Tiger in Ranthambore. He was actually with me when it was photographed, so I thought it was rather appropriate to post it on his birthday in tribute.

    Santosh, with regard to a blue cast in the whites, I cannot see it, nor am I aware that Canon has this bias. Canon however is sometimes known to be more warmer/saturated ie the Red & Yellows which tends to be more richer compared to Nikon, who's colours are more cooler ie Blue/Green to my understanding.

    Hope this answers your thoughts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post

    Santosh, with regard to a blue cast in the whites, I cannot see it, nor am I aware that Canon has this bias. Canon however is sometimes known to be more warmer/saturated ie the Red & Yellows which tends to be more richer compared to Nikon, who's colours are more cooler ie Blue/Green to my understanding.
    Steve,

    I am glad you answered this question, as I have never noticed it myself in over 10 years of using Canon.

    Cheers

    Ken

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    My pleasure Ken, in fact I tend to shoot in Faithful as any 'style' setting can give sometimes misleading colour or push the colours, so you need to claw/adjust it back in RAW, but then colour is so subject and depends on how the authors wishes to portray the image IMHO.
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    Hi Steve the IQ and light on this image is exceptional. The soulful look is beautifully captured and is well described by Hilary.TFS.

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    This is TOP CLASS stuff Steve , I liked it very much and I DO like tight portraits , I don't mind if some one feels like zoo image , Tight portrait of tiger always conveys how touching eyes Tiger has
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    Cheers Harshad, this was the image I was referring to, trust your trip was a good one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harshad Barve View Post
    Tight portrait of tiger always conveys how touching eyes Tiger has
    TFS
    Harshad, you are so correct and I don't think the African predators I've seen have quite the same, almost melancholy, eyes … quite beautiful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    Steve,

    I am glad you answered this question, as I have never noticed it myself in over 10 years of using Canon.

    Cheers

    Ken
    Dear Ken, that's a bit surprising because the whites here http://www.naturephotographers.net/i...0f2e09&u=12674 look decidedly blue to me while I see none of it in a picture shot during the same sighting with a Nikon here http://www.indianaturewatch.net/disp....php?id=230714 . It would be interesting to know whether others see the blue too or it' s just an optical illusion I'm suffering from. :2

    Additionally, I've noticed this blue bias (if not 'cast') from Canon cameras regularly over the years. Perhaps it's just the default WB setting that's much cooler than in Nikons?

    Santosh

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