Tuesday, September 20, 2011

"Lions, Tigers, and Bears,Oh My"
















  Regally attired
  Majestic and resplendent
  King of the Jungle?


The title is a little misleading because there are no lions or bears----but lots of tiger shots.  Wow, what a magnificent animal.  I was 3 inches away (thank goodness for that sturdy glass separating us), and saw "up close and personal" what a beautiful animal the tiger is.


  Life is a jungle
 Along its path danger lurks
 Be crouching tiger

25 comments:

Ruth Hiebert said...

There is a lot of power under that beautiful skin.

Debbie Taillieu said...

Such a beautiful animal! And of course great pictures!

Debbie's Travels

Kcalpesh said...

Ooh!! Mighty huge cat... Nice captures!!

Pixellicious Photos

Tina´s PicStory said...

I love tigers! It looks like he is laying in your garden and will come soon to you like a cat :) Very beautiful photos!

Valerie said...

Positively gorgeous creatures, the big cats. Glad for your sake, though, that there was glass separating you both! Great captures Mickie.

Jill said...

The close up is fantastic! Well, they all are but I love feeling like I'm almost nose to nose with this beautiful cat!

Carol Blackburn said...

These are awesome photos Mickie and I would love to have the for possible future painting if I may. I see so many tiger paintings of this one stock photo that people do and it is not as beautiful as yours.

Fotokarusellen said...

A beautiful animal and some very beautiful pictures. Well done.

stardust said...

The tiger is charming and looks gentle in the first photo. I wonder if he was staring at you taking pictures?

Julie G. said...

A most magnificent creature! The eyes, markings, colors ... stunning. Wonderful images, Mickie!

Gillian Olson said...

Great pictures.

Inger-M said...

Wow, so awesome - the animal and your shots!

And Helmer is so awesome too :-)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Such a graceful and powerful animal! And if you weren't already thankful for that glass between you and him, that last photo of the yawn (and teeth) would have sealed the deal.
I am always struck by how the tiger's movements remind us of the way our domestic kitties move (and repose).

Reena said...

He's such a beauty! I know zoos do good but always wish they could roam free.

Nayana said...

great shots..amazing with roar. following you.

Renee said...

Resplendent, indeed. Awesome photos and words to go with.

snowwhite said...

White tiger is one of four directional animal deities in Japan and China. He is not white but, how magnificent!! I feel the texture of his smooth fur. Beautiful photo.
Best wishes,
keiko

Betsy Brock said...

Isn't he beautiful! :) Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday today! xo

Anonymous said...

They are truly majestic!

Anonymous said...

Amazing capture near the tiger, which is our national animal. They looks so royal!

EG CameraGirl said...

A handsome animal!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Very good captures of this beautiful animal.

Regards and best wishes

J_on_tour said...

That is an impressive animal. Well done on such great captures.

Furry Bottoms said...

King of the jungle... definitely!

Unknown said...

Oh my!