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Photographing a Sumatran Tiger

02/06/2019 by Marjorie Dawson 10 Comments

Today’s pictures are from our May visit to Wellington Zoo. I spotted a Sumatran Tiger prowling and tried my first wildlife shots with a DSLR. For a novice its tough to balance taking a great picture of a walking tiger especially when you have half an eye on your settings. How did I do?

Prowling Tiger

The first image was me trying a manual setting on the camera and then not moving fast enough to keep up with a stealthy moving wild cat.

The sense of motion is very powerful though as the wild cat strides from the warm sunshine to the shady pool at the bottom of the path.

Sumatran Tiger in motion

Tiger in the Shade

This picture takes a moment for you to absorb. Do you notice what’s not quite right?

You can’t see any bars or a cage to keep the humans away. It is actually very thick plastic and I am surprised I was able to take a picture but the amazing beast was mere metres away from where I stood. Even the youngsters watching the tiger were hushed.

Tiger in the shade

Face to Face with a Sumatran Tiger

This was an impressive big cat and totally without fear. It concerned me that the big cat was alone with no company, and it might be fanciful to imagine a seriousness in those eyes.

Tiger full face portrait

Have you been able to photograph wildlife? How did you succeed with your pictures?

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Meet Marjorie, Writer and Photographer

Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

Marjorie is a Cat Writers’ Association Professional member, CWA Muse® Medallion and Certificate Winner, and winner of the CWA Kuykendall Image Award for her photography.

 

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  1. mommakatandherbearcat says

    05/06/2019 at 6:09 pm

    What a regal and exquisite creature! I’ve long been obsessed with tigers … how can one not be?

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  2. Ellen Pilch says

    04/06/2019 at 12:40 pm

    That is a handsome tiger.

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  3. Melissa & Mudpie says

    03/06/2019 at 10:12 am

    Such a magnificent animal!

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  4. Timmy Tomcat says

    03/06/2019 at 6:18 am

    That is a serious look that we would like bars between or a looong distance

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  5. The Swiss Cats says

    03/06/2019 at 4:59 am

    Stunning ! Your photo is gorgeous ! Purrs

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  6. Catscue Catmom says

    03/06/2019 at 2:24 am

    You did awesome! What a magnificent cat, stunning, amazing.

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  7. ERin the cat says

    02/06/2019 at 5:29 pm

    Such a beautiful feline. It is so sad the safest place is now in a zoo. You sure did better than we could have on that picture/selfie, and love the blurred action shot which gives one lots to imagine about what may have been happening.
    Purrs
    ERin

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  8. Lone Star Cats says

    02/06/2019 at 5:23 pm

    Gorgeous photos!

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  9. meowmeowmans says

    02/06/2019 at 1:47 pm

    Wow! So much power and strength in that big cat!

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  10. Brian Frum says

    02/06/2019 at 11:07 am

    That kitty is amazing!

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