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Sumatran tiger


Sumatran tiger
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3815 W: 505 N: 8090] (27700)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-05
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS + EF 1.4X II Ex, Digital RAW 200, Hoya UV 77mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Great Portraits Part Two, Donnas Favorite Wildlife photos! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-18 0:52
Viewed: 4287
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sumatran Tiger Anatomy

Colour: The tigers distinctive orange with black striped coat is well known but did you know that no two tigers have the same stripes. Scientists can tell a tiger by its coat - like our fingerprints. The Sumatran has the darkest coat of all the tigers ranging from reddish-yellow through to deep orange, its broad black stripes are closely spaced and often doubled this helps them hide in the forest. (camouflage). Unlike the Amur tiger it has striped forelegs. The chin throat and undersides are whitish, while the neck has a short mane.

Cheek tufts & Whiskers: This subspecies has extremely long whiskers which are effective sensors when moving through the particularly dense undergrowth of this tiger's habitat. The tufts could also protect them from branches and twigs.

Eyes: They have round pupils and yellow irises and see in colour. His large eyes at the front of the head give excellent binocular vision which is good for judging distances when running and pouncing. Tigers are mostly nocturnal and so are well adapted for seeing in the dark - their night-time vision is very good. FACT: At night he can see 6 times better than you or I can!

Teeth: Tigers have the largest canine teeth of any land-based carnivores.

Tongue: Covered with sharp "Papillae" (like little raised pimples) which help them take the skin off flesh and flesh off bone.

Paws: Tigers walk on their toes. Their feet are well haired around the pads so they can silently stalk their prey.

Claws: Tigers like all cats have sharp claws which they use to grip their prey. Unlike Cheetah and like your pet cats their claws are retractable. (Which means they can put them away)- This stops them from wearing and keeps them sharp.

Limbs: A good agile climber, with good balance its hind legs are longer than their front, this enhances their ability to jump and pounce. Although the Cheetah is the fastest cat over land the tiger can manage 70km (43 miles) an hour over short distances.

Tail: His tail is about half as long as his body - which he uses for balance when running at high speeds and in fast turns and also in communication.

Locomotion: Tigers are very fast quadrupeds (four-legged animals). Unlike most cats tigers are very good swimmers and like the water. Webbing between the cats toes helps them swim faster.


IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 12:15 p.m.
Date: 5th June 2007
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM
Extender: Canon EF 1.4X II
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/200
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 235mm
ISO: 200
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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  • Great 
  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2007-12-18 0:55]

Amazing portrait!
Great sharp and detail, wonderful eyes of the tiger, nice background.

Hellow Pam,
A beautiful portrait. I admire this animal. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, inaugurated a new Sumatran tiger exhibition, few months ago. After several visits, I succeeded to shot some interesting photos (one of them in my TrekNature site).
greeting,
Yedidia

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 128 N: 300] (1689)
  • [2007-12-18 3:47]

Hi Pam
great!
fantastic eyes and capture.
nice composition, DOF, POV, colors and sharpness..

Taba

great furry face, TFS Ori

Wonderful shot. Sharp details. Nice colours. Very good composition. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Very Nice portrait work Pam..You've captured the intensity of the animals stare in excellent fashion..It's really nice :)
Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year mf!
Howard

Congrats, Pam.
This is a very beautiful portrait. Studio work,-). Superb pose; you chose the right moment. Great DOF; everything is neat and sharp.
Wonderful!
TFS
Annick

Great shot. Exposure is just nice in bring out the natural colors of a tiger.
TFS
Best regards,
Kean

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2007-12-18 11:07]

Hello Pam,
Great portrait of this impressive tiger. Excellent sharpness and details. Beautiful natural colours and BG. Very good composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Pam,
Love this shot, what a beautiful Tiger, you've taken an amazing portrait of him, great sharpness and color. Its my favorite now! TFS
Donna:o)

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-12-18 13:40]

This is a Wow shot Pam. Beautiful portrait with excellent focus on the eyes. So clear and sharp with wonderful detail on the fur. Very well composed with good light, colours and dof. I can almost reach out and touch him! Excellent.
tfs
debz

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2007-12-18 13:53]

Hi Pam. Great photo. Exelent sharpness and light. Beautiful details and colors.
I like it.
Luis52.

Wow! This is good captured.
You must have a very steady hand to get this sharp with a 1/200 at 235mm
Well done!
Christiaan.

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 36 N: 1549] (4991)
  • [2007-12-18 19:40]

Hi Pam,
That’s one very impressive portrait of a Sumatran Tiger, the detail is superb, excellent exposure, it’s sad to think that there are so few left in the wild now, just a wonderful shot Congratulations Rick :)

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2007-12-18 23:09]

Hi Pam,
Just marking this wonderful post for the moment, lest I miss it, and will come back with a proper critique later.
Regards.
Sumon

Hello Pam,
What an amazing portrait shot of this Sumatran tiger you present here!!!
You've captured very charming tiger, with excellent details and perfect focusing.
Also, I can see the very nice exposure here, with lovely lights and natural colours.
TFS and regards,
Kevin

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-12-20 5:14]

Hello Pam, very nice portrait of that mighty tiger ! The details are perfectly sharp and the exposure is spot on. Great work !

Mario

Hi Pam,
Cant pass up this wonderful headshot of the Sumatran Tiger. This one draws you right into its stare and commands respect with those transfixed eyes. Happy Holidays. :)

  • Great 
  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2007-12-22 9:00]

Hi Pam

Just a quick word to congratulate you on this impressive close-up!
Tigers are always special, but when they are presented so beautifully, they really seem surreal.
I love teh amount of details on this portrait as well as the splendid colors and contrasts on him.
Wonderful work!

Bravo, TFS and Happy Holidays, my friend!
Horia

  • Great 
  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2007-12-23 7:16]

Hi Pam,
Fantastic portrait. Colours and sharpness and contrast are super.
TFS,
Roger

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5435 W: 593 N: 3649] (10027)
  • [2007-12-25 0:50]

Hi Pam

Thanks for this lovely image and also for all the wonderful postings you shared with us throughout the year.

All the best for you and your loved ones during this festive season and beyond into the New Year that looms ahead.

May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas, and for the New Year I wish for you:
Health to Enjoy each day in Comfort,
Copious measures of Love from Friends and Family,
The Exquisite Beauty of Nature,
Wisdom to Choose priorities Sensibly,
Prosperity and the Best of everything,
Generosity so you may Share the above,
Overflowing Happiness and Abundant Joy,
and a Youthful Excitement at life's Simple Pleasures,

Warmest regards
Loot

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2007-12-30 23:34]

What a gorgeous portrait of this magnificent beast, Pam.
The details are incredibly sharp, and the colors on his fur are so rich.
That is quite a close-up you have managed, with a full frontal POV and amazing eye contact. He looks good enough to jump right out of my computer screen.
Thank you for your greeting card,
and wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy 2008!
ManYee

  • Great 
  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2008-01-27 10:36]

Hello Pam , A great portret from the tiger , so close fantastic sharpnes compositie colours pov and dof ,Greetings Teunie .

Hiya Pam

How fantastic is this photo???
It is just superb, as yours usually are,.
I think you are already aware of my passion for my tigers.
This is such a superior photo.
It is just great to see such a beautiful tiger in such excellent detail.
The accompanying note is also excellent.
Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

Regards

Roy

Hi Pam,

Very good photo of the 2nd biggest cat, very sharp details in it's fur.
Brilliant!

Very well done,

Danny

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