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Cool Down Time

© Bob Cournoyer

Cool Down Time

Uploaded: November 08, 2007

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iso 100, 195mm (Canon 70-200L), f/8 (av priority), 1/60, handheld..cropped/usm in pse5...This morning at Pt Defiance Zoo in Tacoma Wa... It was 50 degrees and he went in the water several times. Probably because he knew the female tiger was in an enclosure just around the corner.. :-)

Comments

Lynn M. Whitt November 08, 2007

This is gorgous... great shot #781807

Dr Silly level-classic November 08, 2007

WOW what a super shot. :O)
#5046537

Amber Kennedy November 08, 2007

This is fantastic!!! #5046539

John Caruso November 08, 2007

Nicely done, Bob! I particularly like the reflection. #5046580

Kathleen Rinker November 08, 2007

Great shot Bob, I love the reflection in the water! #5046585

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 08, 2007

Nice capture, Bob. He is beautiful. Love the reflection. #5046650

Erika Haight November 08, 2007

Bob, this is amazing~! Beautiful reflection! ~ erika #5046702

Michelle L. Frick November 08, 2007

What a gorgeous big cat Bob! Amazing reflection and the clarity on the tiger is terrific!! #5046726

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 08, 2007

Great clarity and I love the reflection, Bob. #5046959

Roberta Davis November 08, 2007

very nice-- tiger has beautiful markings #5047195

Joy Rector November 09, 2007

awesome #5049177

Mitch Spence level-classic November 09, 2007

Ah, very nice, Bob. Wish I'd been there. Great stare and reflection. #5049968

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 09, 2007

Thank you all very kindly for the comments... :-)

Bob #5051250

Raymond Pauly November 13, 2007

Terrific shot! #5069920

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 13, 2007

Thanks, Raymond!!

:-)

Bob #5070083

Jillian Danielson November 16, 2007

Holy cow,Bob!! AWESOME!!!! #5083345

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 16, 2007

Yeah, he'd probably like a cow! Thanks.. :-)

Bob #5083363

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 17, 2007

Beautiful animal and one of my favorites, as I love the eyes on them......Great capture, Bob! #5086265

adrifil November 26, 2007

Wow!!!
Who said that "cats" don't like water? :)
Great shot! #5127242

virafoto - November 27, 2007

Unbelievable!
The second most beautiful animal of the planet...
In picture that I consider one of the more beautiful and perfect that I saw!
Impressive the quality and the complete rarity of this click.
Congratulations...
The picture is now my Favorite one!

----- #5133803

Susan Jane Allen level-classic December 15, 2007

Amazing! #5209584

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 15, 2007

Oops, I'm way behind.. :-(
Thanks, Shelly, Adrifil and virafoto - and Susan!
This is one of my favorites.. :-)

Bob #5211493

Jessie L. Cole December 31, 2007

Wowwwwwwwww beautiful shot and that reflection is awesome..! Nice job...! #5271048

Steven E. Ray January 01, 2008

Oh man... you caught this beast's gaze head on. Outstanding photo in every sense. Would have loved to have shared your space on this adventure! #5278874

Bob Cournoyer level-classic January 02, 2008

Thank you Jessie and Steven!
The adventure cost me $9 at my local zoo... :-)

Bob #5283331

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

What a spectacular capture, Bob!
Love the intensity of his stare!
--Lisa #5447923

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 05, 2008

Thank you most kindly, Lisa!
I'm surprised those animals in your gallery don't have more gold under them... :-)

Bob #5449528


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