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Tiger sanctuary, Northern Thailand

Tiger sanctuary, Northern Thailand

Buddhist Tiger Temple, Kanchanaburi, Northern Thailand. This sanctuary is run by Buddhist monks. Tourists are allowed to visit the tigers in the hottest part of...
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Buddhist Tiger Temple, Kanchanaburi, Northern Thailand. This sanctuary is run by Buddhist monks. Tourists are allowed to visit the tigers in the hottest part of a day (lunch time) after the tigers are walked, exercised and fed and ready to rest.
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Aperture f/5 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 760/100

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Dec, 2015

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Outstanding Creativity

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Animals

What an experience this must have been!
Is this from Thailand?

Ye. Northern Thailand. Buddhist Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi. .:-)

Wow that was brave!

Holy moly! What an awesome experience!

Great photo.

Ultimate

A typical cat :-) Great shot.

Love it!

Love this capture!

Thank you to all for positive comments...:-)

Amazing photo, yes as you have said 'to be there at that very right moment'!!!

PRO

Ave Khaleesi! :)

Awesome!

You are lucky !!

It was awesome experience to be so close to the tigers...:-)

Platinum

A once in a lifetime tummy rub! Aside from that, what a beautiful composition!

Platinum

Great photo ! Looks like the tiger was in a good mood !

Platinum

That is one big cat... OMG no way ...its paws are as big as your head..

That is one very laid back pussy cat...love it!

Yes it was..:-) Thank you for your positive comments..:-))

It's awesome!!!

Platinum

Wonderful experience..rather you than me.. They are beautiful but from a distance:-)

OMG!!! That's amazing!!!!!

They should have an award for "Most Brave!!"

PRO+

Wow you are one brave Lady. A memory to cherish

OMG! what a kitten lol ;)),great photo ,very cute;)) .......adrenalina!

Really brave!*****;))

nice picture! and lot of memories....

Wonderful! I've experienced a similar sensation at the Luján Zoo, Buenos Aires, where people can approach wild animals like this. It's amazing.

Yes it was!...;-) something to treasure..:-)

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