Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Wild Tigress Real Close

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Wild Tigress Real Close

    This has to go down as one of the most special wildlife moments I have experienced in my life to date. This Tigress was the mother of three very young cubs and this photo was taken in the dense jungle off the back of an elephant. With the jungle forest being so dense in the majority of the National Park Elephants play a key role in preserving the Tigers by monitoring numbers , territories and cubs born each year throughout the park and provide the only viable means of park authorities tracking Tigers in this terrain, We were very fortunate in that our camp owner managed to arrange an elephant ride for us and they took us deep into the jungle where upon we found this beautiful cat enjoying a quiet moment to herself in the sun with her cubs hidden away safely somewhere close by. To be this close to a wild Tiger is a feeling difficult to describe but one I will never forget.
    Bengal Tigress ( Panthera tigris tigris ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Steve ( LSINWP )
    1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

    #2
    Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

    Lovely shot Steve
    Stan - LRPS, CPAGB, BPE2*

    http://neptuno-photography.foliopic.com/
    flickr

    Comment


      #3
      Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

      Thanks Stan
      Steve ( LSINWP )
      1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

      Comment


        #4
        Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

        What a moment what a memory - what a great shot Steve
        Trev

        Equipment - According to the wife more than a Camera Shop got

        Flickr:
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/trevb2639/

        Comment


          #5
          Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

          Lovely shot Steve and I know that feeling.

          I had a similar experience with a lioness and cubs and when it was over, I asked a fellow photographer to punch me. He asked why and I answered that it was the only way I could make sure it wasn't just a wonderful dream.
          Colin

          Comment


            #6
            Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

            Excellent Steve.
            7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

            Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94610707@N05/

            Comment


              #7
              Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

              Wow, what an opportunity. Great image

              Comment


                #8
                Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                Excellent story and Image Steve.

                Tom

                Comment


                  #9
                  Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                  Thanks Trev , Colin , Bill , Jackie and Tom
                  Steve ( LSINWP )
                  1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                    Excellent image Steve. I know what you mean about it being a special wildlife moment. Brings back memories of experiences I've had with lions and elephants. Thanks for sharing.

                    Brian
                    http://www.cbnatureimages.co.uk

                    http://www.flickr.com/photos/101212171@N02/

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                      Great stuff Steve and a great memory for you

                      Paul

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                        Thanks Brian and Paul , it certainly was a special memory
                        Steve ( LSINWP )
                        1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

                        Comment


                          #13
                          Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                          Great photo, I had a similar experience in the early 90s, I still remember the experience.

                          Chris

                          Comment


                            #14
                            Re: Wild Tigress Real Close

                            Originally posted by Stackman View Post
                            Great photo, I had a similar experience in the early 90s, I still remember the experience.

                            Chris
                            Thanks Chris , doubt you will ever forget it
                            Steve ( LSINWP )
                            1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

                            Comment

                            Working...
                            X