Eyes of the Siberian Tiger: A Quiet Moment of Power
A majestic Siberian tiger pauses to lock eyes with the camera while resting with its meal at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Captured with a Nikon D7000 and a powerful 650–1300mm telephoto lens, this intimate wildlife portrait highlights the tiger's striking amber eyes, bold striped coat, and commanding presence. The close perspective reveals both the beauty and raw instinct of one of the world's most iconic big cats, offering a rare glimpse into the life of this endangered predator. #EngelPhotography #SiberianTiger #Tiger #BigCat #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #AnimalPhotography #SmithsonianNationalZoologicalPark #NationalZoo #WashingtonDC #DistrictOfColumbia #Panthera #Felidae #Carnivora #Mammalia #Nature #EndangeredSpecies #TelephotoPhotography #LandscapesAndNature
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Monday, March 4th, 2013 at 2:09 AM America/New_York
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
ISO
125
Location
North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Portrait Photography, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Nikon D7000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.92831099
Longitude: -77.0467034
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet
Longitude: -77.0467034
Altitude: 24.0 meters / 78.7 feet