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.
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.
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.
Have you been able to photograph wildlife? How did you succeed with your pictures?
mommakatandherbearcat says
What a regal and exquisite creature! I’ve long been obsessed with tigers … how can one not be?
Ellen Pilch says
That is a handsome tiger.
Melissa & Mudpie says
Such a magnificent animal!
Timmy Tomcat says
That is a serious look that we would like bars between or a looong distance
The Swiss Cats says
Stunning ! Your photo is gorgeous ! Purrs
Catscue Catmom says
You did awesome! What a magnificent cat, stunning, amazing.
ERin the cat says
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
Lone Star Cats says
Gorgeous photos!
meowmeowmans says
Wow! So much power and strength in that big cat!
Brian Frum says
That kitty is amazing!