Hello and thanks for looking at my pictures! I hope that you are pleased by them.
Nowadays photography is taking more and more time in my free time (besides composing electronic music), and thanks to my motivation and help from my other photographic friends, I try to learn and improving my skills while having fun.
I rather like to take pictures of animals (mostly big cats, but anything that looks nice) and also landscapes and elements of the nature. I also take macro shots of objects, plants/flowers and small animals, but I'm a beginner...
I've possessed a Sony Cybershot DSC-F717, which died in Summer 2007. I've taken most of the older pictures you can see here with it.
Since February 2008, I got a Nikon D300, and I'm very happy with it, in my eyes it is a very good camera.
My equipment:
· Nikon D300 with MB-D10 using 8 AA batteries
· Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
· Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G IF-ED
· Nikkor AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
· Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED
· Nikon TC-14E II, 1.4x AF teleconverter
· Nikon TC-17E II, 1.7x AF teleconverter
· Nikon TC-20E II, 2x AF teleconverter
· Nikkor AF-S 60mm f/2.8G IF-ED Micro
· Nikkor AF-S VR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Micro
· Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
· Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 flash
· Sigma EM-140 DG macro flash
· Manfrotto tripod (190CLB+141RC)
· Lowepro Vertex 200 AW backpack
Software:
· Photoshop CS2 + CS4
· Photomatix Pro 3
· NeatImage 6.0
Please note that my pictures are under the Creative Commons license. You are free to use them in any commercial or non-commercial application, but please send me a message if you used or plan on using any of my pictures, especially for commercial purposes. Thanks in advance.
You can also join be by e-mail : tamby[at]tambako[dot]ch. I fluently speak French, English and German.


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Testimonials (26)
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Celtic Tiger (1974 ) says:
"Tambako (Tamby) has been around on flickr for a while now. He continues to produce brilliant and interesting images time and time again.
You can sense his passion for animals through his awesome collection of fotos, particularly those inspirational shots he takes of big cats.
Always a pleasure to see new uploads from him and look forward to many more in the future."11th November, 2009
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Hani London says:
"Tamby is a very talented photographer. He has a wide range of pictures ranging from beautiful panoramic ones to amazing wildlife portraits. His pictures tell a story and I'm always on the watch for new ones he posts. Tamby is very pleasant and very helpful."
9th November, 2009
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voodoo_child_91 says:
"Everyday I love to see what new pictures Tamby has on his photostream and every time I look I am truley amazed !
I especially love his big cat pictures they are just fantastic ! He is the #1 photographer for wildlife in my opinion =)
Not only is he an amazing photographer but he is a great contact to have,he always checks out my photostream and leaves comments which is great coming from someone with so much talent !!!
Tamby to sum things up your awesome !!! lol"17th October, 2009
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kenkeener1621 says:
"Tambako's photostream Iis one I really enjoy looking at when it comes to animals.
He has the small animals that can be found everywhere , but his photos of the big cats are just awesome!!!!!.
Keep up the good work and keep posting those great shots!!!!!!
Ken"10th September, 2009
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ucumari says:
"Tamby has a magnificent photostream! When you have the time it is a must to look through his photos!
Not only does his love and respect of animals show, especially those lovable big cats, but he has an extraordinary artistic side!
It is great to venture to another page as you don't know what beauty is going to be presented!
I look forward to seeing his new posts as well as randomly selecting older photos to enjoy!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us!"5th April, 2009
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Véro =') passionnementphoto.com says:
"Manu, your photos are all excellent thanks to you to make them to us share!
You are as me a natural passionate person it sees itself in your photos; you know how to seize the good moments to make your photos!
Thank you also for your friendship, you are very kind and very nice!"1st March, 2009
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jeuneu06 says:
"Fabuleux regard sur la nature, et particulèrement sur les fauves.
Beaucoup d'attention, de soin sur ses photos.
J'aime passer sur la galerie de Tambako, c'est un talent remarquable.
J'aime les félins de tout poil, et je me régale sur ses albums.
Il sait surprendre les meilleurs regards, les instants tendres ou délicats, les attitudes félines. Une source d'éducation pour les scolaires je trouve aussi. Grand bravo à ce jeune homme plein de talent!"27th February, 2009
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Animalography says:
"Tambako is one of my favourite photographers on Flickr for many reasons, one being you never know what to expect. He is so versatile and there is a certain joy and spirit in his work. His animal shots seem to leap off the screen, you feel like you could touch them.
Whatever the subject, Tambako is one of those rare photographers who has the ability to really capture the moment. His photostream is full of gems which not only inspire but tell you a lot about the man himself.
My friend, keep up the great work, you are a true photographer :)"9th February, 2009
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indianspirit.es says:
"It's for me a pleasure to have Tambako as contact and as
friend. From the first moment I loved his pictures about
animals in general and the big cats in particular. Always
able to capture the best of each animal, and each shot is a
success.
But the way he sees life in the animal kingdom isn't the
only highlight. He's really good too when photographing
landscapes, towns and various forms of architecture.
I hope I can continue to enjoy his work for a long time."31st January, 2009
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Charlene-SJ says:
"Tambako the Jaguar is a very talented photographer with a knack of being able to capture the spirit of his subject, whatever that subject may be. I always look forward to seeing his new photos. My favorite of his images, the big cats, seem to almost come alive. He creates stunning HDR images that enhance the beauty of nature and architecture. Thank you for sharing with us!"
29th January, 2009
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Bodokitty says:
"Tambako the Jaguar is truly an artist with a camera. Where other lack vision he paints with light. Even with varied subject matters, his skill as photographer is evident. His photos are not only inspirational, they are mesmerizing. I am very fortunate to be on this contact list."
21st January, 2009
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hajlana says:
"Tamby ,is a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed photographer. He has a fresh inventive approach to life and nature. The photos are explosive and dynamic. Thx for being you and sharing them with us!"
20th January, 2009
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Olivier DELAERE says:
"Grâce à Flickr ainsi qu'à un intérêt commun pour la photographie animalière, j'ai pu faire la connaissance de Tambako et j'ai rapidement remarqué la qualité de ses clichés, en particulier sa superbe collection d'Onces des Neiges. Mais son talent photographique ne s'arrête pas là. Une mention spéciale à ses clichés HDR, qui traduisent magnifiquement sa maîtrise artistique et technique. Une réelle source d'inspiration pour tout amateur de photographie, à commencer par moi..."
7th January, 2009
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Capt.Balakrishnan says:
"Tambako is a very versatile photographer who is equally at home with
landscape, portrait or wildlife. His pictures really take my breath away.
I eagerly look forword to his updates. Every picture of his has something new and learners like me can learn a lot. I would like to wish him all the best"5th January, 2009
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Licht~~~~ says:
"Tambako is a great photographer, fabulous and brilliant. He can bring out so vividly and beautifully colours in his pictures, just magic.
His animal portraits are brilliant, first of all he is a great embassador of Swizzerland with his photostream.
I think he has a special eye for details and colours and I'm proud to view his works and to have him as friend in Flickr!"3rd January, 2009
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wendysalisbury says:
"Tambako and I have "met" through the big cat photography and his supportivness for all of us who share his passion for these wonderful animals . However, just one look at his photostream will show you that his talent goes far beyond these beautiful animals and he seems to be able to turn his hand to most types of photography with brilliant results."
3rd January, 2009
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Steve J T (away until December 6th) says:
"I believe it is in the area of the "Big Cats" where Tambako really shines. Although most of his other work is also brilliant, it is his cat work to which I'm most drawn, having a personal weakness for these beautiful animals myself. It takes a true affinity with animals to capture shots of them that don't appear staged, or just plain similar to thousands of others submitted, and Tambako obviously has that necessary connection. I hope to see more of his animal work in the future, especially the Leopards . Simply beautiful!"
2nd January, 2009
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sunspotimages says:
"Tambako is an "up and comimg photographer," always "pushing the envelope" to produce inovative photographs. Everyone should check out Tambako's Flickr site -- they will not only view some exciting images, but they will also get some new ideas for their own photography."
2nd January, 2009
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Kelley&Kelley says:
"Tambako has a wonderful photostream and is a truly talented photographer. I always look forward to his posts because they are always wonderful. He is a great Flickr contact who always leaves encouraging comments! Thanks for being a wonderful Flickr friend!"
2nd January, 2009
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luz rovira says:
"I would like to write a testimonial about Tambako, but I'm stumbling on a serious problem : how to write ONE testimonial? One is not enough to describe the variety, the richness, the worth (as artist, photographer and human) of this person I already appreciated as photographer much before I started to exchange with him mails and anecdotes of our everyday's lives or our experiences as photographers! I appreciate likewise his photographs (with such a stunning richness and variety), the messages he sends me and his comments (especially when they are in French-lol !-).
I only can state that his work about felines and other wild animals brings much to the knowledge of this fauna which is exposed to so serious dangers or pure extinction when one doesn't undertake anything to avoid it.
However, I don't neglect his non-animal pictures, where he shows a special creativity and observation talent, locating details that would stay unnoticeable to most of us (excellent sense of observation), and his beautiful landscapes, rich in colors and in know-how!"30th September, 2008
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andymcvay says:
"He is one of the coolest guys I know! If you need help with something he is right there! When I first saw his photography It blew me out of the water. It is just amazing!!!! He also has an eye for things that every day people would never see. He is just an all around good guy and one of my best friends!!!! THX man your the best!!!!! :)"
23rd September, 2008
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senapus80 says:
"One sees the love of a photographer to his motives through his photographs. Tambako is such a photographer who accredited my thesis. He has the intuition to push the shutter of his camera at the right moment and brings these special moments in an incomparable manner to the viewers."
12th September, 2008
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NoamC says:
"Tamby is the combination of a great photographer and a wonderful person. His frequent visits to Zoos always provide some very interesting and beautiful images and his other shots of landscapes (and HDR works, some of my favs of his) are always a treat to the eye as well. On top of all, he is a very kind and friendly person, with whom I always enjoy to exchange Flickrmails!"
28th July, 2008
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Big Cat Lover says:
"Tamby is a true Flickr friend of mine. He is always generous and kind and always put an incredible amount of effort to explain things to me when I ask him silly questions! But, above all that, he has a truly stunning talent for both wildlife and landscape photography. I always look forward to seeing his new pictures and their quality always stands out. A great photographer and a really great guy."
26th July, 2008
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Little Lioness says:
"Anyone who's attempted to photograph wildlife (big cats, especially), will tell you that it's a tough feat to accomplish. But to Tambako, it seems as though it's simply second-nature: His fantastic eye for detail and color really shows through in a bright and artistic way, and I'm proud to call this amazing photographer a friend. Everything he does seems to glow with talent. Truly, an amazing photographer!"
24th July, 2008
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lemperleconnie says:
"Tamby is such a talented photographer here on Flickr and a person who I consider to be one of my best friends. He has such a creative eye and captures so many different subjects that I always enjoy viewing his photos. His captures of the big cats happen to always be a favorite of mine. Tamby does them so well. Everyone should check out his big cat sets. Amazing! I truly hope that he and I can be friends here on Flickr for a long time so we can continue to share our love of photography."
1st July, 2008

















