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Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae)

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Rework of an old photo taken in NZ while on holiday

The Sumatran tiger is only found naturally in Sumatra, a large island in western Indonesia. Its habitat ranges from lowland forests to sub-mountain and mountain-forests, including peat swamp forests. Much of its habitat is unprotected, with only about 400 living in game reserves and national parks. The largest population of about 110 tigers lives in Gunung Leuser National Park. Another 100 live in unprotected areas which are being converted for agriculture.

Deforestation resulting from the production of palm oil is a major threat to the Sumatran Tiger.4 The reserves also do not provide safety, as many tigers are killed by poachers each year despite conservation efforts. According to the Tiger Information Centre and the World Wildlife Fund there are no more than 500 remaining Sumatran Tigers in the wild, with some estimates considerably lower.

The continuing loss of habitat is intensifying the crisis to save this tiger.

Canon EOS 1000D
55-250mm lens

Colour has such a huge influence over my photography.
I try to challenge myself with different subjects, anything from macro to animals but, nature in general is my main passion.
I’ve recently had the opportunity to do a studio session with models and absolutely loved it – so who knows where that will lead.
My hope is that which each new upload, there is evidence of improvent in the quality of my work.

Kymie

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Comments

  • Elaine Teague
    Elaine Teagueover 2 years ago

    Stunning photo Kymie. Very dramatic. He looks ready to pounce.

  • Hi Elaine, thank you :-))))

    – Kymie

  • dougie1page2
    dougie1page2over 2 years ago

    beautiful!

  • Thanks very much Dougie :-)

    – Kymie

  • Lyn Evans
    Lyn Evansover 2 years ago

    Beautifully done Kymie, this is gorgeous.

  • Thank you so very much Lyn :-)))))))

    – Kymie

  • LudaNayvelt
    LudaNayveltover 2 years ago

    brilliant work

  • Thank you very very much Luda :-)

    – Kymie

  • AngieDavies
    AngieDaviesover 2 years ago

    Beautiful!!!! Love those reflections!!!!

  • Hi Angela, thank you very much :-)

    – Kymie

  • Pene Stevens
    Pene Stevensover 2 years ago

    fabulous !! :)

  • Thanks very much Pene :-)

    – Kymie

  • billfox256
    billfox256over 2 years ago

    A magnificent posting!!! Bill

  • Thanks so very much Bill :-)

    – Kymie

  • Heidi Mooney-Hill
    Heidi Mooney-Hillover 2 years ago

    This is a masterpiece, beautifully made

  • Thank you so so much Heidi :-)

    – Kymie

  • photojeanic
    photojeanicover 2 years ago

    Gorgeously done!

  • Thank you very much :-))))))

    – Kymie

  • Bobjarrett
    Bobjarrettover 2 years ago

    Yes they are beautiful and your image with the reflection is fantastic.

  • Thank you so very much Bob :-)))))

    – Kymie