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Meet Samba...
Photo Information
Copyright: Vaibhav bhardwaj (Vaibhav27) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 296 W: 61 N: 377] (1771)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-70, Tamron 18-200mm
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Our Cat family !!!!, TIGERS & OTHER WILD CATS [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 22:22
Viewed: 708
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi friends,
This is samba a tigon at the rescue center near jaipur, it was a great experience for me to go there. There are 49 big cats some are tigers and others are lions and samba is the only one tigon there. The close up shot of that tiger in my photo gallery is also taken on same day; the cats there are captured from circuses.

Tigon

The tigon is a hybrid cross between a male tiger and a female lion. The tigon is not currently as common as the converse hybrid, the liger; however, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tigons were more common than ligers.
Tigons can exhibit characteristics of both parents: they can have both spots from the mother (lions carry genes for spots — lion cubs are spotted) and stripes from the father. Any mane that a male tigon may have will appear shorter and less noticeable than a lion's mane and is closer in type to the ruff of a male tiger. It is a common misconception that Tigons are smaller than lions or tigers. They do not exceed the size of their parent species because they inherit growth-inhibitory genes from the lioness mother, but they do not exhibit any kind of dwarfism or miniaturisation; they often weigh around 180 kg (396 lb).
The comparative rarity of tigons is attributed to male tigers' finding the courtship behaviour of a lioness too subtle and thus may miss behavioral cues that signal her willingness to mate. However, lionesses actively solicit mating, so the current rarity of tigons is most likely due to their being less impressive in size than ligers, with a corresponding lesser novelty value. A century ago, tigons were evidently more common than ligers. Gerald Iles, in At Home In The Zoo (1961) was able to obtain three tigons for Manchester's Belle Vue Zoo, but wrote that he had never seen a liger. A number of tigons are currently being bred in China.


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Hi Vaibhav,
Lovely shot, and you've captured the eyes well which gives the photo mre character.
Thanks for informing me about the Tigon - I never knew they existed until today!
Thanks for sharing
Lee

Hi Viabhav,

Learned something new today, thanks for the info, have to say I did not knew that cross-breeding happened between lions and tigers.

A lovely close up shot here.

TFS
Els

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 695 W: 2 N: 126] (3446)
  • [2008-05-08 0:26]

nice composition
good color
well done
roar.....

regards
lavansj

Beautiful shot with superb colours and very well composed
Regards Pez

Hi Vaibhav
Nice Shot.
I like the gleam in its eyes.
Good Job.

hello Vaibhav
so u are back on TL
wonderful shot
great closeup
sharp and focused

regards
manuj mehta

Ola vaibhav

great capture. great close up. Strong image and lovely dear friend.

have a nice WE

my regards

teresat

Hello Vaibhav.
Thanks for the note info, didn't know about it.
Good looking picture.
Regard from Jan.

Hello Vaibhav,
A tigon... that is amazing as I didn't know there existed such an animal!
Good portrait, maybe I miss a full figure shot since is an animal not known to all...
Nice focus on the eyes, they look like friendly..!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4267 W: 414 N: 6826] (42710)
  • [2008-05-08 9:20]

Hi Vaibhav

Effective tight framing, with good color, sharpness & lighting on the cross breed feline subject. Good note, & tfs!

Hello Vaibhav,

Wowwww que maravilla de captura, muy buena perspectiva y excelentes texturas. Fantastico !!!! Muy buen trabajo amigo...

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  • iso Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1119 W: 62 N: 167] (27941)
  • [2008-05-08 10:30]

WOW ! Take care Vaibhav. An excellent shot, pleasant promiscuity.

Iso.

Hi Vaibhav!
Really impressive your close-up!
Learnt new things and looked at a beautiful shot!
Well, I am very happy tonight! :-)
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 189] (13118)
  • [2008-05-08 15:48]

Hi Vaibhav,
Great shot! He's cute. Lovely close-up with excellent details. Thanks
Regards
Diane

Hi Vaibhav,

Tight crop, but show beauty of this tiger . .
Well done

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Many thanks for your kind words on Waterfall .

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2284 W: 180 N: 0] (29414)
  • [2008-05-09 0:31]

Hi Vaibhav ;)
Great shot...nice expression, TFS
Best regards,
J ;)

Hello Vaibhav,
Well planned and done composition. Well suited tight crop.
Thanks for notes also...
Selahattin E
:)

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 124 N: 1483] (20870)
  • [2008-05-09 0:54]

Hi Vaibhav,
great compo.Only one word ..spectacular.TFS.Necla.

Hello Vaibhav,
Realy nice and original photo, good presentation, interesting,... :o)
Regards
Rastislav

lovely shot of Simba, Vaibhav.. what a magnificient animal..the colour are beautiful and smooth.. well done.

regards, terry

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32975)
  • [2008-05-09 8:07]

Merhaba myfriend Vaibhav...
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful shot...
Selamlar...
Milas...

Hi Vaibhav, fantastic portrait of this superb creature tiger-lion, splendid details and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 165 N: 1406] (10181)
  • [2008-05-10 2:13]

Hi Vaibhav,
Beautiful picture of a majestic animal, well done.
I like the tight crop.
Cheers,
Pete.

Nice work Vaibhab! It's nice to see one more of your lovely postings!
Best regards,
Diana
(**)
p.s. thanks for dropping by!

Hello Vaibav. I have yet to see a taigon before and thanks for sharing this image. Excellent closed up on the image in very sharp eyes and face. Well done and best regards. Jusni

Hi, Vaibhav!

Wonderful portrait, excellent composition and cropping. I like it!

jazmin

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2008-05-12 0:25]

Hello Vaibhav,

Nice work!!! Great close up, very nice colours and reflection on its eyes. I like to see a bit more of sharpness thou.. (or maybe it is just my eyes?) :P

Well captured,


Have a nice day,

Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Vaibhav,

Beautifull capture.
I like the details, and a well explained note too.
Fantastic..
All the best.

jp

Hi Vaibhav,


Visual and beautiful beautiful compo!
with 16 years you already have a good talent,
I imagine when it is with more age, I photograph
excellent that angers if it turns.
Congratulations, I love the colors, details and of
very good taste.
Congratulations!

Sérgio

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  • starky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 329 W: 2 N: 43] (2965)
  • [2008-05-12 12:45]

Hi Vaibhav.Beautiful and danger picture.
Best regards, Bosko.

Hello dear Vibhav
great cat here. Excellent picture. This eyes relly scared me. Nice excplanation. TFd
Best regards
Melany

Hi Vaibhav
Amazing Samba
Thanks for the Tigon note
Greetings
J.Diogo

Exotic!!!
Dennis

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 557 W: 41 N: 849] (8440)
  • [2008-05-15 7:35]

its a little bit misfocus as the eyes....is a little bit unsharp


yan

Hi Vaibhav

A rather peculiar angle of the Beast makes this shot of your special kept to a natural looks.

mksubba

Hi!
Very interesting photo for this composition, colors and mode to capture the eyes of this lovely Samba!
TFS
Carine

Samba is fabulous!!! Your photographer's note is so informative!!! Thank you. :-)
You captured Samba's beauty so well.
Terry

Helo Vaibhav
Beautiful animal,beautiful and very dangerous one
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 958] (4614)
  • [2009-03-31 5:53]

Hi Vaibhavm
excellent shot of this tiger. Cropping well done ans well thought to give the full concentration to the portrait of this eautiful big cat.
Splendid colours and textures well seen.

regards,
Foozi

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-04-02 12:53]

I see you've been doing some great work. I love this! The dof and colors are excellent. Very nice expression. TFS

beuatiful detail.. beautiful intense sight..
great capture and realise Vaibhav!!
many thanks
ciao Marco

Hi Vaibhav,

Amazing close up of this wonderful animal.Perfect colours and sharp details.
Thanks for the note.

Friendly greetings

José Diogo

interesting capture - to me a bit too tight... yet nice DOF and good composition make the image attractive
best regards - Tomasz

Hi Vaibhav
Wonderful capture and lion portrait
Great looks
Thanks
Burak

Hi Vaibhav,

GReat portrait of this tigon. Have never seen one before. Amazing animal. GReat photo and notes.

Tfs,
Martyn

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