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Queen of the Jungle

After many days of no tiger sightings in Kanha, India, I was extremely fortunate to come face to face with this gorgeous female tiger, right as the final rays o...
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After many days of no tiger sightings in Kanha, India, I was extremely fortunate to come face to face with this gorgeous female tiger, right as the final rays of the setting sun broke through a clearing in the jungle. She never took her eyes off me, including when she walked around our jeep and was too close for my lens' minimum focal distance. I was convinced she could see through my eyes and into my soul. This was truly one of the most magical moments of my life.
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Sep, 2014

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Contest Finalist in Big Cats Photo Contest

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Fantastic capture

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Thank you--this was quite literally one of the most magical moments in my life...

Spectacular shot!

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Great Capture

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Great Capture

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Wonderful animal, congratulation

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Thanks, she was a beauty!

Beautiful capture!

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Stunning capture! Congratulations.:)

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Wow!. Thanks for sharing your moment. It's a beautiful capture. :)

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Gorgeous shot! Congrats on being a finalist!

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She's beautiful! Great story behind this photo - don't you just love when persistence pays off and amazing moments happen.

Love the story & the picture! Beautiful cat!

Stunning!

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Wow!! Amazing shot!!

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Breathtaking!

Awesome photograph

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smashing close up - thank you for entering your lovely photo into my challenge "animals of any kind" - good luck

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Cheers, thanks for the good words!

My chinese horoscope sign! :) Love tigers!

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Fabulous image!!!

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great shot! Congratulations on winning the Queen or the Jungle challenge! kurtsnyder

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Right on, many thanks!

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Queen of the Jungle

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