Soyono takes a break from the cubs - Sumatran Tiger @ DC Zoo 8/25/2006
Another photo from the special cub preview I got to go to. Soy went swiming this morning 4 times! She'd check on the cubs, and then go in to water to cool off some.
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Terry_Lea, CeeCeeDotCa, Tall Bob, Mrs.MikeBRSM, and 45 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Aiko Heiwa (70 months ago | reply)
Are the tigers and pandas your favourite subjects? :)
Nikographer [Jon] (70 months ago | reply)
My favorite zoo animals are the Lion(s) and Tigers for sure. Next probably the Cheetahs and wild birds (hawks and heron).
Outside the zoo Bald Eagles are my favorites, with Osprey a close second.
I like the Pandas at the zoo, but they're not my favorites. I post them (Pandas) some because I know others are panda-holics and well, they ARE pretty cute.
I wonder how my stream will look a month or two from now because I know I will be wanting to post tens of photos of the new cubs, but also not wanting to flood my photostream with just those tigers...
Terry_Lea (70 months ago | reply)
so real i can almost see those whiskers and water ripples moving.
fantastic!
CeeCeeDotCa (70 months ago | reply)
Brilliant shot.....wow!!
ozoni11 (70 months ago | reply)
Very nice Jon. I hope the weather doesn't interfere too much with our various shoots this weekend.
AnscheThe J (70 months ago | reply)
realy great. I love it. here for you

1bluecanoe (70 months ago | reply)
tight shots of the tigers...fun to see!
AHMED... (70 months ago | reply)
Love the timing and reflection!
Tall Bob (70 months ago | reply)
The best!
Alexander Yates (70 months ago | reply)
Awesome.
Mrs.MikeBRSM (70 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic...
thnkfst (70 months ago | reply)
wow - so clear and crisp. Love the reflection!
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techmuse (70 months ago | reply)
what teeth!
~Sage~ (70 months ago | reply)
You take do the most wonderful animal photographer, Jon!
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joanne89 (70 months ago | reply)
Nice shot.
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daily_laffer_pics (70 months ago | reply)
A great capture of a great animal.
catbutler (70 months ago | reply)
Jon, it just doesn't get any better than this! Apart from the wonderful subject, the composition is incredibly great. I love it!
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Whitesusie (70 months ago | reply)
Another brilliant shot Jon. The reflection really makes the image. You are such a talented animal photographer.
nana_cindy42 [deleted] (70 months ago | reply)
Wow!! Super shot!!! Looks like he's going to jump right through my screen!!! Everything is great about it!
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spw422 (70 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot...
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j_jyarbrough (70 months ago | reply)
This is an amazing capture...very much faved...
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aumbody images (70 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture, amazing shot!!!
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KataM (70 months ago | reply)
What a fantastic picture!!! You instantly captured my eyes.
JP.G (70 months ago | reply)
I dream of taking images like that if animals so powerful and deadly. Nice reflection as well :)
mrfixitx (70 months ago | reply)
very cool, love the reflection!!
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You are my winner as well!
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lemperleconnie (70 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot! Color and sharpness great.
*ian* (70 months ago | reply)
I've got a new found love of tigers after visiting my local zoo recently! They were the only big cat there that looked half awake!! :)
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somesai (70 months ago | reply)
Love the reflection
camden hackworth (70 months ago | reply)
Wow amazing capture!
luvhumpbacks [deleted] (70 months ago | reply)
Very crisp. I can almost feel that I'm in the water with her. I agree with all, great Reflection. :0)
martytdx (70 months ago | reply)
Your tiger shots are all spectacular and really catch that inner tiger essence. Nicely done.
Imapix (70 months ago | reply)
Always impressive!
Jonathan Urrutia (70 months ago | reply)
Wow, great shot! congrad's!
Lit'l C (70 months ago | reply)
love it!
BriWit (70 months ago | reply)
Fantasic shot Jon. Love the composition
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wans2pics (69 months ago | reply)
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Simone groooms.com (68 months ago | reply)
fantastic animals...
traceyconsolo. (42 months ago | reply)
oooohhh thats a big kitty!!!
Eve'sNature-LuvULillian (27 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot, pose, reflection, everything!!!