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Hangin' Out


Hangin' Out
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3974 W: 518 N: 8104] (27526)
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
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pankaj Bajpai's Favourite [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-07-13 5:13
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[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: 12:05 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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hi pam,

the patterns of this tiger are amazingly pronounced!you made a wonderful picture out of this!
thank you,
caroline

Fantastic image Pam. Love the hangin out look.
Great detail and brillant exposure and colour. He is looking very intent at you, looks as if you are his point of interest instead of him being yours.
Excellent image, love it.

Kathleen
New Zealand

Hallo Pam
I have seen many of your beautiful photos and visited your portfolio a few times. This picture is of high standard and indeed a stunning macro shot, and definitely deserves high marks. Splendid photo. I love it, it is stunning. Perfect.I am no photographer but admire and appreciated talent when I see it. No wander you have such high points to your name. I have done a few critiques today and must tell you yours is the first photo that has decent notes and information that is also why I enjoyed it so much. I also picked up this very interesting information a few days ago and found it very helpful. Please check out this out when you do have some time. Although it is not related to your topic, you might just find it as interesting as I did. Tips & Techniques
Thanks for sharing and enjoy the weekend.
Aaltjie

Hi Pam
Great pov! The tiger looks awesome! Wonderful sharp detail and good dof. I've seen that expression before ... on my cat when you know it is not a good time to stroke her!
Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Pam
Very nice shot of this wonderful Tiger,
Perfect details,BG and DOF,
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot,friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

Extraordinary capture. Lush colors and great pose of his majesty.
Great detail and depth! Cheers and TFS, Klaus

Hi Pam,
a lovely portrait of the relaxing cat.
Well composed, good POV and very nice colours.
The details and sharpness are fine and the DOF as well.
Great work, my friend.

The summer is a bit rainy so fare :-(

amazingly beautiful, it looks young, TFS Ori

Always a pleasure to view these magnicant feline predators, the colors are very rich with great sharpness. Very nice Pam. :)

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1729] (5398)
  • [2007-07-13 9:54]

Superb expression you've caught here, Pam, and your composition and colours are quite perfect

TFS
silke

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1160 W: 255 N: 2635] (11903)
  • [2007-07-13 12:17]

Hi Pam,

A nice capture of tiger,the colors and dof are great,I visited as well you website,it looks great with nice pictures and webdesign (only pictures are a bit small imho),tfs

Paul

Puuurfect title Pam, it speaks to the relaxed mood of this cat.
Everything looks excellent, very nice mf.
Have a great weekend OK!
Howard

Hi Pam,
Beautiful tiger and what a wonderful look on its face. A well captured image and composed just right.
Regards
Matt.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3461 W: 145 N: 5911] (17708)
  • [2007-07-16 3:55]

Wow! He's a darling Pam - and so different to Oz, don't you think? I love his dark patterned face. Good catch of him posing so naturally on the tree stump. Well done
Janice

Hello Pam,
Technically well done and well composed as well.
The nit is that you can actually see that the image has been taken in a zoo.
Nevertheless a wonderful animal portraited.
TFS
Annick

Darn cool, what a claws he has!
Have a nice day,
Jure Dolzan

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-10-01 5:41]

Excellent shot Pam. I love the pov on this fine Tiger, showing all of his markings and him looking at you with an air of royality. Beautiful light and colour, perfect exposure and all nice and sharp.
tfs
debz

Hi again Pam

Another excellent photo of my favourite subject.
Consistently sharp and excellently detailed.
Just another fantastic shot from your wonderful gallery.

Regards

Roy

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