The closest thing I got to see a tiger was in the flora and fauna scenes of Kamini, of Gitanjali Arts, my host in Jaipur and a documentary film maker’s films, which we watched evenings. As a first time visitor to India back then, I never expected the Indian wild life to be so exotic and jaw dropping awesome. It was made even more interesting with the perfect mix of Indian music and snappy, breath taking camera work.
I have always been averse to the idea of seeing animals in cages. The afternoon of this shoot, I was with my cousins and our respective children in this nature park in my city which featured these tigers. There were three of them huge tigers in a small perimeter of space but this beauty here happened to be the most lazy one. He was the easiest to capture in snaps. It was a busy afternoon but I guess, thousands of pairs of eyes had eyed him that day.
The last frame might have captured his true sentiments – staying in that cage all day (and it breaks my heart, really) and seeing the same curious look of hundreds of people bored him. And it shows!
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UNBELIEVABLE PHOTOS! I love tigers and your photos are beautiful. I don’t like caged animals either but I would never be able to see them in any other way than in a Zoo. Thanks for sharing these.
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Thank you. Although they were caged, I could see they were treated and fed well. My only concern was the space with which they can run about. Before I took my son to watch the dolphin show in Hong Kong (animal show -again another issue for me), I and my husband first took him dolphin watching in an open sea to see them in their natural habitat.
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Eva
Now that’s a balanced education for your son –smart parents too.
Thank you! Wishing you a happy weekend!
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Eva
Deeply moving your new post; you deserve all the honors you’ve received.
Thank you. Thank you so much. Tom was/is an inspiration although I couldn’t possibly be one percent of the kind of person he is or has become.
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Eva
That may be your perspective, but not necessarily true. His inspiration alone has permitted you to grow in his long shadow, and your future has yet to be written. It’s not for us to say ‘you’re welcome,’ but thank you.
That is a most kind compliment. I have to say thank you! I’ve met other people like Tom – there’s Mary whose story I’m struggling to finish. Many details worm their way in my thoughts as I write so I might write the conclusion during my holidays next week. Then there’s Alex, my mentor, (I already wrote about him in His Name Was Alex) Cathrine, and Michele. I’d like to write about them too because each has a unique inspiring story that helped me ‘become’. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and for the kind words about them. I appreciate them much.
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Eva
Really beautiful pictures, and I especially liked the last picture. How amazing….India, Indian music and tigers – sounds incredible!
Thank you!
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Eva
Wonderful photos. I know exactly what you mean about hating to see animals in cages. Do they have animal reserves in India, as we do in Africa? It’s great to be able to see lions, leopards, cheetahs and many other majestic creatures in a ‘natural’ environment, even though it’s been created by man. It also very good for conservation purposes.
Thank you Adin. From what I was told, there are a lot of animal reserves for every state. Ranthambore is in Rajashtan alone. You are right about putting them in man made reserves for conservation purposes. And perhaps away from poachers.
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Eva
Beautiful animal. Well captured. 🙂
Yeah, he looked so grand and royal. I had to use telephoto lens because I was a bit queasy getting so close.
Thank you! happy weekend!
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Eva
So strong and elegant. Wonderful shots. Thanks for the like on the blog today.
Thank you Ruth. And you’re welcome.
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Eva
What a beautiful animal! Tigers are my favorite. Great photos!
Thank you! The first time I heard about and saw tigers in pictures were in a children’s story book that my Mama read to us at bedtime. I think Jungle Book also had a lot of references to tigers not as menacing but as protective creatures. They actually looked cuddly and it was very tempting to pet. There was a cub too but I didn’t want to take chances as I was with tiny kids.
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Eva
Oh, they look so cute and cuddly. I want a pet tiger.
So true. Thanks for dropping by!
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Eva
yep… Tigers have a special charm. Especially when they are playful, it so much fun to watch. really nice pics.
Thank you Goks!
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Eva
What a beautiful animal. Sometimes we are so blessed to see other creatures that God has created.Thank you for thinking of your blogging friends. Have a great day Eva.
Thank you Beatrix! Isn’t he a beauty?
May you have a blessed weekend too!
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Eva
Thanks! I can’t see the animals in cage too, try to imagine their suffering! You are kind hearted! Cheers!
Thank you Lijun! Thanks for the kind words.
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Eva
Stunning pictures ! This tiger is magnificent ! Keep an eye out for a blog I’m going to do in the next week or so about a close encounter with several mountain gorillas. It’ll include a YouTube video of a close encounter with some mountain gorillas… My title will be A CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE WONDERFUL KIND… Even though zoos are prisons; ironically, it’s always a thrill to see a tiger, a silverback gorilla, an elephant, and all the other animals. I can’t imagine the frustrations these caged animals have to cope with…
Oh, thanks for the kind words and for keeping me posted of what’s happening in your blog.
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Eva
FYI… I changed my title to A MOUNTAIN GORILLA CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE WONDERFUL KIND… I appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy the videos… anyway, they’re not that long… Now, see what you have done with your blog about a pinned up beautiful tiger… you forced me to write about mountain gorillas…I’m enjoying every second of it…THANKS!
Oh, wow, thanks. I’ll check it shortly. We’;re heading to church and will be back in the afternoon.
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Tigers are my favourite animals. I wish I could have one at home, but it looks like it’s only Mike Tyson that is able to pull that off :).
Awww, that doesn’t sound fair! LOL
Thanks for dropping by!
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Eva
Great open mouth capture!
Thank you Lilly! I waited patiently, ha ha
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Eva
Hello Eva, thanks for visiting my latest post in my blog. I find your photographic skills amazing and the pictures are really touchy. A thoughtful feature. My book 12 Precious Anecdotes from Life has a story-Bonding with Animals and its thoughts and stories are pretty similar to your thoughtful posts about life here. Feel free to check out my book sample and the synopsis at Amazon. I wish you a great week ahead 🙂
Absolutely love the tiger and his tongue sticking out. Thank you for having a wonderful blog on Alzheimers and creating awareness of how it affects not only the patients, but their family as well.
Thanks also for stopping by my blog and liking the post on the Appalachian Trail. Hope to see you back soon!
You’re welcome Bella. Pleasure’s mine. And thanks for dropping by to write me this note.
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Eva