Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Theme Day: Animals


How would like to see this guy peeking out from the branches of a tree?  I wasn't in any real danger.  I took this photo at the Phoenix Zoo with the telephoto lens.  Suddenly the tiger climbed a tree in his compound and starting looking down the people who were looking at him.  Do you think he was sizing us up for an afternoon snack?

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30 comments:

  1. Babzy.BFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Nice capture !

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  2. brattcatFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    gorgeous.

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  3. KateFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    They truly are magnificent animals! He is nicely camouflaged if a snack is what he has in mind!

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  4. KarlFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Seems very quiet and not hungry, you had good luck, Sharon. haha..
    Really nice photo.

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  5. Judy WilliamsFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    What a majestic beauty. I love the sense that we are seeing him in the wild.

    wv: welikent

    Welikent this photo a lot. LOL

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  6. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    excellent image and he looks like he has energy in his eyes and he does not look too happy at the people though

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  7. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    How I would love to see one in the wild but, like you, only had the chance in zoos. Fantastic capture, Sharon!

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  8. JillyFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Superbe photo, Sharon. Perfetto! What a gorgeous creature.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    What a great shot Sharon, you'd never believe this magnificent animal was in the zoo. Love the big cats best of all!

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  10. JudyFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    You were lucky to see this tiger doing something. Many times they are just sleeping when I have been there and very hard to get a look at. I am so glad that they have such a nice enclosure to live in that gives them trees to climb and things to do.
    It is a magnificent creature and you go a good picture too.

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  11. MagpieFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    What a great shot! He does look very intimidating, doesn't he? Love this choice for theme day.

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  12. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    The lion may be the king of the jungle, but this tiger looks very regal.

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  13. TeresaFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    beautiful creatures! tigers (I think) are much more interesting to watch, than lions.

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  14. LowellFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    What a superb portrait! It's a fine-looking animal and I think its fine looking at it from behind a very high and very secure fence!

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  15. glendaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great shot! I do think he was probaly wishing he could choose his next meal.

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  16. Laurie AlleeFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Simply stunning shot, Sharon!

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  17. RedPatFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Probably wanted some privacy!

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  18. JackFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Your tiger looks very intelligent and calm. Kind of like he rules this neighborhood.

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  19. KathyFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    I'm just dying to photog a tiger! I'm jealous you got such a great shot.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    this is a superb shot.

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  21. Valladolid Daily PhotoFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Is it me or seems really angry?

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  22. cieldequimperFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Arguably my favourite feline. Absolutely gorgeous and so much more regal than mine today!

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  23. Regina KFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Great theme photo Sharon!

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  24. TashFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Now that's an extremely pretty kitty.

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  25. RandyFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I think he wanted to check your purse for some catnip.

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  26. TheChieftessFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    What a handsome cat!!!

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  27. NathalieFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Proof that you can make some pretty spectacular "wildlife" shots in zoos. Yours could belong in a National Geographic magazine ! :)

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