Sumatran Tiger II

Tom Newman

Sumatran Tiger II

Sumatran Tiger taken at Melbourne Zoo Australia
The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of tiger found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The wild population is estimated at between 400 and 500 animals, occurring predominantly in the island’s national parks.

The Sumatran tiger is only found naturally in Sumatra, a large island in western Indonesia. It lives anywhere from lowland forests to mountain forest and inhabits many unprotected areas. Only about 400 live 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 that will soon be lost and the rest are spread out in areas that are quickly being lost to agriculture. The reserves are not safe because, despite conservation efforts, many tigers are killed by poachers each year.The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat that ranges from lowland forest to sub mountain and mountain forest including some peat moss forests. According the Tiger Information Center and the World Wildlife Fund there are no more than 500 of these tigers left in the wild with some estimates considerably lower.
Wikipedia

D300 Nikkor 80-400 ED VR
400mm,1/250s, f/5.6, ISO: 3200

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Sumatran Tiger II by Tom Newman
Sumatran Tiger II by Tom Newman
  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A wonderful shot of this beautiful animal.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Irene :-)

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    hey this is fabulous. I think he might want to eat your camera tho Tom.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jenny, he doesn’t look friendly does he, I think he would like more than my camera somehow :-)

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Excellent shot, Tom – fantastic!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Margot :) :)

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Beautiful capture…..He sure has his eyes on you!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Gene :-)

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    this is outstanding Tom so much detail stunning well done, thanks for your comments

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Kathryrn :) :)

  • AUDEANYES

    AUDEANYES

    wow, this is gorgeous, i love tigers!! perfect picture

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Audean:-)

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    Gorgeous, Tom! I love the Sumatrans!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lisa, me too :-)

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is great Tom. That is a pretty intense look he has on you. Aren’t you glad for your zoom? Beautiful detail and expression.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Marjorie , very thankful for the 600mm and the fence of course :-)

  • Dusker

    Dusker

    What you mean there was a fence between you—not very brave! This is a great shot, the eyes have it, or they have you! Heather

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Dusker, me- not brave , you are so right chicken is what they call it I think, not only a fence but a small moat LoL :-)

  • tigerwings

    tigerwings

    I saw this in your email…He is Just Gorgeous!!!! ;)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lisa, gorgeous he is, just a gentle big pussy cat with big teeth and big claws LoL. Thank goodness for the zoom lens and the glass window :-)

  • Leslie31

    Leslie31

    Love this!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Leslie :-)

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Um now he looks like he is about to snarl! perhaps looking for his dinner! Great shot

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Celia, it was feed time , I think he had chicken :-)

  • Natalie Manuel

    Natalie Manuel

    Lovely shot :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Natalie, sorry for the belated reply but RB did not report your comment :-)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Beautiful Tiger, beautiful capture!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jens :-)

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Great shot Tom, he wasn’t in a posing mood when I was there yesterday!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Steve , I had no luck either last week, maybe due to the cold weather :-) .

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Gorgeous capture.
    His eye show are so clear.
    Lovely.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Laureen appreciated :-)

  • Shane Viper

    Shane Viper

    Beautiful

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    Look at those eyes…great timing!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Scott , taken with my 80-400mm zoom under very poor light , a bit of an experiment to see how far I could push the ISO to 3200, just got a way with it I think :-)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FANTASTIC capture!!!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lorilee:) :)

  • DanielTMiller

    DanielTMiller

    Great photo, love the eyes, their enclosure can be difficult sometimes..

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Daniel I agree :-)

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    This image would also be very wellcome in the Eye Contact Group

  • Tom Newman replied

    I shall add the shot to your group thanks for the suggestion JDM :-)

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Fantastic shot Tom….So clear.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks John appreciate your comments :-)

  • alucinari

    alucinari

    Beautiful shot!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ron :-)

  • Katagram

    Katagram

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks for the feature Katagram very much appreciated :-)

  • Cindirelli

    Cindirelli

    He is totally awesome! Great capture and congratulations on your feature! ~:)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Cindirelli appreciated :-)

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    amazing!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Nisha :-)

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Fantastic shot great detail

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jeff :-)

  • Oldrooz

    Oldrooz

    Magnificent Tom, congrats on the feature.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Steve :-)

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel


    Nice pussy Tom! Better do the right thing or you be lunch..

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Hans, he does look a little scary even though he has just finished lunch perhaps it is a case of never smile at a Tiger or very soon you will be an insider LoL :-),

  • 3XEternity

    3XEternity

    Beautiful work!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Troy appreciated :-)

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