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Wake up....it's weekend!
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 697] (2745)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Humorous
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF 55-200 mm 1:4.5-5.6 II USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Our Cat family !!!! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-14 2:00
Viewed: 590
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture I took at the Blijdorp Zoo, and it's not often the tigers show them selves so close like this. It's taken throught the glass and that's a good thing, because those teeth look pretty scary, don't they.....
From the tiger and me we wish you all a lovely weekend and thanks for looking :-)

From the internet:

The Sumatran tiger is the smallest of the tiger subspecies as compared to the Siberian tiger which is the largest.

Sumatran male tigers average 8 feet in length (2.4 meters) from head to tail and weigh about 265 pounds (120 kilograms). Females average 7 feet in length (2.2 meters) and weigh about 200 pounds (90 kilograms).

The smaller size of the Sumatran tiger makes it easier to move quickly through the jungle. Also, their stripes are narrower than other tiger species. The tiger's patterned coloring is an adaptation for camouflage in their natural habitat, which is often tall grass. The males, especially, have a more bearded and maned appearance — neck and cheek hair are well developed.

Webbing between their toes, when spread, enables the Sumatran tiger to be very fast swimmer. They will, if given the chance, run hoofed prey into the water who are much slower swimmers.

The white spots on the back of tiger's ears are called "eye spots" or "predator spots". These spots are believed to function as false eyes as well as to make it look larger to any predator approaching from behind. This is particularly helpful in keeping cubs safe.

The tiger is one of only two cats that enjoys being in water (the other is South America's jaguar). The Sumatran tiger may often be found in a pool or stream, or standing in water to keep cool.

Male and female tigers mark their ranges by spraying scent on trees or bushes.
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Hi Nel,
Great captured,
The tiger is in great pose,
Good composition,
TFS...

wow!

great shot! & perfect timing
tiger in great pose,
big canines & mustaches showng his strength!

very nice image!

tfs
jagroopsingh

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3823] (15870)
  • [2008-03-14 5:43]

Nel
those are some BIG teeth! nice timing to catch this.. and with the glass great job!
Yeah I'm liking the glass! lol

Tricia

Hi Nel,

EXCELLENT SHOT !!

Timely capture, well done :)

jp

Hi Nel,
Great moment of a big cat. Great pose.
Wonderful portraitexcellent sharpness.
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15586)
  • [2008-03-14 9:26]

hij heeft een paar tandjes te veel om dicht te naderen!
mooie opname met veel kleur

hi nel!
lovely catch of this beautiful cat, great shot.
tfs
zoran

Hi Nel,
Beautiful timing and capture.
Very nice pose and details.
Well done.TFS.
greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi Nel ^^
Funny !!! It had to be very tired ^^ you're lucky because it's rareful to see it.
Nadine

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  • marijo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 84] (1464)
  • [2008-03-14 14:47]

Hi Nel,
Fantastic capture.Decisive moment, really.
congratulations.
Regards
Maria

hello Nel,

looks like your tiger is very very sleepy.. :) nice shot of him.. he look so lazy.. perhap from his lunch.. anyway well capture of him.. beautiful potrait..

have a nice weekend, Nel. take care..

regards, terry
pl

Ciao Nel, splendid portrait with wonderful pose, excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Nel,
Nice moment and pose captured. Perfect timing and nicely exposed. TFS
Ramdan.

Nee inderdaad Nel, meestal zie ik ze in de verte liggen en dan slapen ze.

Heerlijke vangst! Wat een gulle gaper.

TFS
Prettig weekend,
Els

Hello Nel
Wake up and i hope you are not hungry.....
Great shot
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2008-03-25 13:35]

Amanzing scene Nel,
The tiger is in wonderful pose.Wonderful coposition ,colours and sharpnes.
Well done.
Janusz

Hai Nel,
en hij wilde nog wel heerlijk uitslapen:)
Schitterende opname, maar die tanden brrrrrr,
Gr, Jacqueline

Hallo Nel
Schitterende opname
Blijdorp?
Kom er ook geregeld.. we lopen elkaar daar nog wel eens tegen 't lijf
*_*
Compliments

John

**pl

Hi Nel,
those are some mighty big teeth! Good catch by you to get him in mid yawn!! TFS
Donna:o)

Hello Nel,
Action well captured!
And WOW! That I call one set of teeth!!
A fine composition, good colours and sharpness...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 964 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2008-04-22 23:18]

Hi,Nel,
this one image captured me!Amazing!
regards,val

Hi Nel,
Fine work.
TFS
Raimundo

Hola Nel.
Que bello animal.
Buenos colores de la foto y el tigre, grandes colmillos, que buen disparo felicidades.
Saludos Milvio.

Hello Nel,
A wonderful moment captured. Brilliant composition and the details are just superb. Beautiful colors.

Best regards,
Sharina

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