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Tiger World · 06:47 AM

These shots were taken at Tiger World in Rockwell, NC. Tiger World is a nonprofit animal conservation and educational center dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of exotic animals. They take no tax dollars by the way. My first impression of the place was not favorable. The enclosures looked small and too much like what they were, cages. After spending several hours there though, I realized that the enclosures were quite large but just looked small because they lacked the phony rocks and landscaping that many zoos include in their exhibits. The animals were some of the healthiest we have ever seen and you could get pretty close to them but there was a lot of heavy wire between you and them so that was difficult to deal with sometimes when photographing them. I ended up converting some to B&W and on others I just went with the wire.

**Sailor** · 08-26-2013, 07:38 AM

I like 'em Susan, every one. I find it hard to get portrait-like photos such as these in zoos. Well done.

Jer

slowpez · 08-26-2013, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

I like 'em Susan, every one. I find it hard to get portrait-like photos such as these in zoos. Well done.

Jer

Thanks Jer.

daacon · 08-26-2013, 08:20 AM

Well done Susan - nice shots and good to hear they are treated humanely.

**dcmsox2004** · 08-26-2013, 10:08 AM

fine series sue.... appreciate the background story... i am a big softy when it comes to animals, especially
those who've not been treated with the respect they deserve and now have a chance to live their lives with dignity...
dave m

slowpez · 08-26-2013, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Well done Susan - nice shots and good to hear they are treated humanely.

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

fine series sue.... appreciate the background story... i am a big softy when it comes to animals, especially
those who've not been treated with the respect they deserve and now have a chance to live their lives with dignity...
dave m

Thanks for having a look guys.

**Bob Harris** · 08-26-2013, 10:58 AM

I especially like the tiger photo, looks like you could just go in a cuddle with him.

bluestringer · 08-26-2013, 07:36 PM

Very nice Susan. Well done.

mole · 08-26-2013, 08:25 PM

Great job under some very difficult conditions - some really fine portraits here. Also good to hear of the conservation work they are doing.

Wonder if they could use some of your images to promote their work?

slowpez · 08-27-2013, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I especially like the tiger photo, looks like you could just go in a cuddle with him.

Originally posted by bluestringer

Very nice Susan. Well done.

Originally posted by mole

Great job under some very difficult conditions - some really fine portraits here. Also good to hear of the conservation work they are doing.

Wonder if they could use some of your images to promote their work?

Thanks all. Appreciate the kind comments.

charliezap · 08-27-2013, 06:57 AM

A very nice series to view Susan.Really enjoyed it.--charliezap

slowpez · 08-27-2013, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

A very nice series to view Susan.Really enjoyed it.--charliezap

Thanks Charlie.

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08-26-2013, 07:38 AM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I like 'em Susan, every one. I find it hard to get portrait-like photos such as these in zoos. Well done. Jer

08-26-2013, 08:15 AM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor I like 'em Susan, every one. I find it hard to get portrait-like photos such as these in zoos. Well done. Jer Thanks Jer.

08-26-2013, 08:20 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Well done Susan - nice shots and good to hear they are treated humanely.

08-26-2013, 10:08 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	fine series sue.... appreciate the background story... i am a big softy when it comes to animals, especially those who've not been treated with the respect they deserve and now have a chance to live their lives with dignity... dave m

08-26-2013, 10:40 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Well done Susan - nice shots and good to hear they are treated humanely. Originally posted by dcmsox2004 fine series sue.... appreciate the background story... i am a big softy when it comes to animals, especially those who've not been treated with the respect they deserve and now have a chance to live their lives with dignity... dave m Thanks for having a look guys.

08-26-2013, 10:58 AM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I especially like the tiger photo, looks like you could just go in a cuddle with him.

08-26-2013, 07:36 PM	#8
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Very nice Susan. Well done.

08-26-2013, 08:25 PM	#9
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Great job under some very difficult conditions - some really fine portraits here. Also good to hear of the conservation work they are doing. Wonder if they could use some of your images to promote their work?

08-27-2013, 06:50 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris I especially like the tiger photo, looks like you could just go in a cuddle with him. Originally posted by bluestringer Very nice Susan. Well done. Originally posted by mole Great job under some very difficult conditions - some really fine portraits here. Also good to hear of the conservation work they are doing. Wonder if they could use some of your images to promote their work? Thanks all. Appreciate the kind comments.

08-27-2013, 06:57 AM	#11
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	A very nice series to view Susan.Really enjoyed it.--charliezap

08-27-2013, 07:14 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap A very nice series to view Susan.Really enjoyed it.--charliezap Thanks Charlie.

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