Embrace
Obviously I have a great love for these critically endangered bengal tigers, as they are amongst my favorite photographic subjects. It always amazes me how such large and powerful creatures can also be so gentle and affectionate. I could sit and watch Mama Tiger and her cubs for hours and never get tired of it…
The white tiger isn’t something that is found in nature, and is a product of humans breeding them for the “white tiger trade.” All white tigers can be traced back to a single tiger born with a genetic mutation in the 1950s that created a white coat and blue eyes. This tiger’s “owner” immediately saw dollar signs and started to breed him to produce other white tigers. Naturally, this required a great deal of inbreeding, which has led to many white tigers having all sorts of genetic problems. Not only this, but about 3/4 of the cubs born in the white tiger trade are actually orange. These “undesirables” are either killed or sold to game farms where brave hunters pay to shoot and kill these captive animals.
All of the white tigers I have photographed have been those that were fortunate enough to have been rescued from the breeding trade. Most white tigers aren’t so lucky. You can help put an end to this trade by not going to circuses and animal parks that purchase white tigers from breeders. When the demand ceases, this practice will cease as well.
100% of the profits from the sale of this image will be donated to Big Cat Rescue.
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TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 8 months ago
OMG Erin, this is so TENDER and BEAUTIFUL!!!! PERFECTION…. my friend :-)
Julie Langford
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8 months ago
Beautiful Erin, just beautiful – what a great shot and what a great moment to witness
StacyLee, 8 months ago
Oh, Erin I love this!!!
ferndesign, 8 months ago
aww this is good
J.K. York, 8 months ago
excellent image. tender moment of wild creatures. beautiful markings these cats have. very nicely done Erin.
daniels, 8 months ago
beautiful! db
Holly Werner, 8 months ago
Beautiful Image. Great capture and nicely treated.
Anita Donohoe, 8 months ago
This is lovely, Erin.
touching…
Eyal Nahmias, 8 months ago
Just right. A wonderful and evocative image.
Hiroko, 8 months ago
Absolutely beautiful, nature is wonderful!!
mlgkats, 8 months ago
this is perfect , now stop doing this to me i just want to take them home
Rowan, 8 months ago
Another one I can’t help but favorite!
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago
Top of the line my friend!
cozmist, 8 months ago
beautiful image … the black background is fantastic…well done
Zigga, 8 months ago
Precious & beautiful. Lovely work.
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago
This is really touching Erin – fantastic work
Jeff Burns, 8 months ago
Stunning capture absolutely Beautiful
Tiffany Dryburgh, 8 months ago
So so sweet!
collectiveone, 8 months ago
Great work capturing the moment.
Gerard Rotse, 8 months ago
So cute great picture
Deborah Parkin, 8 months ago
this is such a beautiful imge – the love and tenderness there is amazing – wonderful capture.
Kate Towers IPA, 8 months ago
gorgeous work
Mundy Hackett, 8 months ago
Really tender Erin, great capture, thanks for sharing!
Suni Pruett, 8 months ago
I cant blame you for being able to sit for hours..I could too…They are so very majestic and beautiful!!! Very nicely done..and nice treatment of this work also..Another winner Erin! I love it…
And Thanks for the comment!
Suni
paulevelin, 8 months ago
so good to see these
excellent work
DawsonImages, 8 months ago
Very cute
micmac, 8 months ago
So tender,so touching,a marvelous image,Erin you are a pro.
ArtisticGypsy, 8 months ago
Wow! Wonderful lens work!
ECGardner, 7 months ago
Thanks so much to everyone.. I wasn’t sure about the watercolor treatment for it, so I really appreciate the gracious feedback. :)
George Lenz, 6 months ago
very well captured….
whitetiger790, 5 months ago
too cute!!
faizee, 3 months ago
nice…
Joanne Bradley, 2 months ago
Extraordinary capture! Congrats on making homepage!
Geri Bragg, 2 months ago
gorgeous photo !
Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago
Congrats on the Hope Page – beautiful!
micmac, 2 months ago
We are together on the home page ,so cool .I just love that picture ,so tender …bisou …Gigi
JudithE, 2 months ago
Just wonderful,,makes one feel so good and safe,,,
Jodie Carruthers, 2 months ago
Lovely!
pinkyjain, 2 months ago
So gorgeous, so wondrously sweet. Congrats for this Being Featured on the Home Page Erin, :O)))
Elaine Harriott, 2 months ago
Absolutely beautiful!
frozenfa, 2 months ago
love this lots! =D
bobbymcleod, 2 months ago
this is brill….congrats on the home page feature!
Carmen Mandel-..., 2 months ago
The public needs to be aware that exotic in this case means a cruel manipulation of the White Bengal Tiger and suffering inflicted. It is sorrowful how Mankind use, trade and dispose of defenseless lives. Education and awareness are primordial to erradicate the false message those unscrupulous businesses intentionally propagate. Say no to animals in entertainment, support ciscuses and shows that do not use animals.
Thank you, Erin, for adding this tender moment along your generous pledge and message to Art for Conservation.
Carmen Mandel-..., 2 months ago
Apologies for typo, I meant circuses
Cindy Lemoi, 2 months ago
Such a touching & sweet photograph.
Thanks for sharing.
Robyn Carter, about 1 month ago
Gorgeous ;)
Dawnsky2, 4 days ago
WOW…........................!
Precious..:)