Sumatran Tiger @ DC Zoo 12/31/2005

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This is one of the three Sumatran Tiger Brothers at the National Zoo that I have photographed so much (15 visits in 2 1/2 months). The brothers are now in Denver at this place. The parents, Soy and Rokan, are still in DC at the Zoo and might have cubs this year if things go well.

See also a news story about this move:
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051230/ap_on_sc/big_cats

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bocavermelha-l.b. says:

Oooooo boy Oooooo boy...
Magnificent catch, Jon!!!
Cheeeers & a Happy 2006:D
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

amuse says:

Princely!
What is a neatimage filter?
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

Aw thanks bocavermelha! Happy New Year to you too ;)

Neat image ( www.neatimage.com/ ) can be used to get some of the digital noise out of a photo without loosing too much detail. Sometimes my D70s seems to get noisy, even at low ISO...
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

*_MissKitty [deleted] says:

Every photo of these guys are great --I think this is the best :) !!!Gotta fave it --- need a fave folder just for you--LOL
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Household 6 says:

Wonderful....as usual!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Artista says:

The Lion may be king but no Cat has that majestic/regal look quite like the Tiger. Beautiful shot.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

S,A&T (aka whitebear) says:

Very nice Nikographer!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo Jen says:

He seems to be saying, "I am better than you, and there's nothing you can do about it!"
Great Shot!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

wonderful pose- absolutely lovely shot!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

cornettino says:

Perfect!!!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

JulioCaldas says:

Great!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

chauhanfaninus says:

Regal and powerful in one package.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

scattered1 says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

heather_hickory says:

Fabulous!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Krystian PHOTOSynthesis (wild-thriving) _ says:

Noble!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Bram & Vera says:

awesome!
70-200 VR?
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

ellen0513 says:

You capture the spirit very well!
Magnificent tiger~
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

daydreaming_tiger says:

I love this shot, the tiger in it is so noble. It is a beautiful shot. You have a great eye
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

CeeCeeDotCa...I Wish You All a Merry Christmas♪ says:

the joys of a zoo! VERY nice!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Snickers says:

you're TIGER crazy!!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Impressive!. Fantastic!. Amazing portrait. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

nicky's says:

hes just sooo beautiful :)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

garyhymes says:

Very proud
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Living Juicy says:

Very crisp, the filter sounds interesting.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

how noble..so beautiful a beast...you took a wonderful shot of him.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

rich_snyder says:

Great pic!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Plejades says:

Very impressive
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Beautiful tiger shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan says:

Thank you for adding it to the interestingness pool
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

bocavermelha-l.b. says:

I need see this beauty again, Jon!
Undoubtedly a great capture.
*please add into the...

Thanks a lot!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

Woot thank you. Time for the Happy Dance!

Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

BriWit says:

such a great portrait!
(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Gypsy Flores Photography says:

Tigers rule--especially this one.
(Spectacular Animals)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Egui_ says:

A beautiful animal!

Spectacular Animals
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Picture Taker 2 says:

Excellent !!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

noahg. says:

Beautiful...

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

iessi says:

beautiful animal and nice shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Carito.ar says:

Woww, amazing picture..so beautifull!!
Congratss! and thanks for share.

Byeeeee.

CaritO
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

u c c r o w says:

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Diamond espumoso says:

It´s lovely, so Perfect
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

anandsk says:

stunning shot! what an expression!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

harimenon [deleted] says:

today i was not having any other job ..so i wnt through all of ur pics..!!

I can tell u one thng...its really inspiring thanks a lot for putting such

inspiring pics..!! ur a great photographer..!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

lllaaannniii says:

This shot really took my breath away. Wow.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

blueberry6_au says:

this is so beautiful... from the composition to the amazing colours!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

DreamzInColor says:

Striking tiger portrait.

You are invited to add this image to ***Fantastic Animal Photos***
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

idelasse says:

Congratulations!
Your wonderful photo has been invited to "Stock the Park"
Always identify the species in your photo & remember to INVITE another animal.
Please add a tag parkstock after you have added it to the Stock the Park Group
Should you have done so, we thank you.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin Lund Kristiansen says:

Nice shot. Which lens did you use for this?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

beth524 [deleted] says:

Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

gambolpuddy [deleted] says:

¡Qué preciosidad de bicho!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

beth524 [deleted] says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Santi@go says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Vida Salvaje (Add 1 or more, comment another) y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

MaryLane says:

Breathtaking! Very impressive.

I like your great zoo picture. Please consider adding it to the Zoological Gardens pool.

Zoological Gardens
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Storm Crypt says:

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawaiian Monkey says:

Hello, if you want to be part of a photo contest, you need to send a photo of a monkey for a contest and if you win, you will be on my blog (blog.jougothemonkey.com). Send your picture at alexis@jougothemonkey.com.

Thank-you and Good Luck
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

2angels4me says:

great capture
Please add this amazing photo to

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

bazs_princess2 says:

*faints* That is AMAZING!!!!! ^^
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

cupcakes4ever says:

oh wow - amazing
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

csam says:

Awesome shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

salruby86 [deleted] says:

thats an amazing shot.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

zuzana.baranova says:

Beautiful tiger! Love him ! ! ! ... :)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

debewe says:

A very handshome photography. Great composition, excellent exposure. And look at that its sturdy gesture, isn't magnificent?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

daystar12uk says:

Fantastic shot, so regal.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Rohit Verma1 says:

that is such a stunning picture
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

zuzana.baranova says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Big Cats - Invitation only, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gira says:

This is a beautiful shot of this tiger!! There is just something about tigers. They are always my favorite to photograph.

I really love your zoo photo! Please join us at the new goup

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

-Maggie Mae- [deleted] says:

Tigers are my the most favourite animals! I love them ... Thank you for sharing these photos with us! Fantastic portrait!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

JenniferGan says:

Hi, we're a new group called Animal Fotos. We'd love to have your foto in our group.

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

red_a_27 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I LOOOOOOOVE THIS SHOT!!(quality photos please), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

gorgeous animal!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

red_a_27 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SAVE THE TIGER!!-ALL ANIMALS WE LOVE<3!NEW CONTEST!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

gorgeous animal!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

W E R I says:

G r e a t s h o t !
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

zuzana.baranova says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Any Animals of the world, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Please- post all your photos of animals- not with people, just photos where are animals.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Shubnam - http://www.shubnamgill.com/ says:

The Majestic Indian Tiger is on the brink of extinction. Raise voice worldwide to save it.

Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Hussein Yafai says:

Outstanding amazing feat.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Flintz says:

Majestic Tiger. Excellent
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Amelis says:

Awesome!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Celtic Tiger (1974 ) Merry Christmas !!! says:

Excellent - well done!
/fluffy~puffy/
*SEEN IN-FLUFFY*PUFFY
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~M~Chelle ..Always forever..& a day says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GRRREAT Works...TIGER ICON CONTEST....PLEASE Comment on 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Marvelous shot.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Ariel ♈ says:

manly! ;)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

LUISMA Y CLARA says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GRAN ALBUM DE FOTOS DE ANIMALES /GREAT ALBUM OF ANIMAL PHOTOS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

MANIFEST! /Rita Timmins says:

Regal & handsome-how he melts my heart!!! GORGEOUS!

Regards, Rita.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Kicki says:

Absolutely brilliant capture!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hani London says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Big Cats, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

claudiogennari says:

Wanderful portrait compliment!!!!!!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ellie-Eve says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Wild Cat World [Nominate Your Pool Favorite], und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Daveeeeeee says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called os animais dos mundos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Ahmad J Zaigham says:

Beautiful Animal.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Karel F. says:

Great! What a proud look. :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bisen.govind says:

Thank you for these photos
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

song1998 says:

,a
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Steveilad says:

Fantastic shot
Posted 4 days ago. ( permalink )

MatthiasG. says:

fantastic!
Posted 19 hours ago. ( permalink )

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