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Published: 2015-02-03 11:36:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1363; Favourites: 93; Downloads: 0
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Description Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) at Prague zoo. It's such a strange unique feeling when they stare straight at you like that.
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tpallier [2016-05-10 20:37:59 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful photo that evokes feelings of awe and admiration

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Nikki-vdp In reply to tpallier [2016-05-11 16:47:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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elviraNL [2015-06-12 17:38:37 +0000 UTC]

Hello Would you allow me to use this photo as a ref? Please take a look at my gallery.

Have a nice day !

~Elvira

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Nikki-vdp In reply to elviraNL [2015-06-18 03:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Sure, go ahead. Looking forward to the result

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lost-nomad07 [2015-02-05 19:59:20 +0000 UTC]

Love it!

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Nikki-vdp In reply to lost-nomad07 [2015-02-05 20:02:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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calley14 [2015-02-04 01:37:55 +0000 UTC]

This is just, WOW. I thought you did wonderful work in color but OHMY! This is BEYOND stunning and down right breath taking. Beautiful work Nikki, sheer beauty.

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Nikki-vdp In reply to calley14 [2015-02-04 18:19:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much dear
I can't wait to show you some of my new tiger and wolf pictures I've taken here in OsnabrΓΌck (Bart went over for the weekend, and so we visited there). There was a lot of fresh snow and they were very active

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calley14 In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-07 01:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh goodness!!!! I'm so excited now and can't wait! I bet that was very fun and happy weekend. Sad that Luca couldn't have come w him and all of y'all hang out together.

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Nikki-vdp In reply to calley14 [2015-02-07 16:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I was pretty annoyed at that too, but Luca is not allowed in the apartment It would have been fun though, cause this zoo actually DOES allow dogs.

And thanks for the enthusiasm , it means a lot

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calley14 In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-08 21:34:15 +0000 UTC]

OHMYGOODNESS REALLY?! A zoo that lets dogs that aren't work dogs in?! That is like OOOOO SO cool! Sorry that's the first time I have heard of a zoo letting dogs in that weren't special work dogs. And it's sad that a lot of apartments don't allow furry ones.

And you are most welcome and I meant it too. ^_^ tehe

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Nikki-vdp In reply to calley14 [2015-02-12 21:35:29 +0000 UTC]

We also have one like that in Belgium, not far from where I live. We take Luca there regularly (first time as a puppy for socialization, cause it's like THE dog owner's dream place for socialization purposes), and he really enjoys it. He stands on his hind legs sometimes to be able to look into the enclosures better with us and he's actually been stalked by tiger cubs once (SO hilarious). About the apartment, yes, I think it's sad too. It all depends on the owners really, but of course it's easier to punish every dog owner, just to be able to avoid the potential problem case My Luca has an official obedience certificate and I spent HOURS and HOURS on end when he was a puppy teaching him what was appropriate to chew and what wasn't. He's never destroyed anything. And then I sometimes get really angry when I can't take him somewhere, especially when I know the average child will probably cause way more damage than he does.

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calley14 In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-15 18:44:20 +0000 UTC]

It is sad and oh my....your Luca is so much better behaved than my sisters Princess. Yes, she is the best dog and only dog we have ever had and been able to have off leash and stay with us. Though she's like my sister. Dislikes people, can't stand other dogs except our little basset hound pekineses mix patches, and she only tolerates our cats. Plus she dosen't chew on anything she's not supposed to, and when we tell her no she listens....for the most part.

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Smart-Alpha [2015-02-03 20:32:19 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Shot, I've been to that zoo too.
It is really a funny feeling having a feline that big looking at us in the eyes when the only thing in between is a glass wall

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Nikki-vdp In reply to Smart-Alpha [2015-02-04 18:18:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and I couldn't agree more, it's such a humbling feeling.

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harlia [2015-02-03 17:13:54 +0000 UTC]

prachtigΒ 

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Nikki-vdp In reply to harlia [2015-02-04 13:18:40 +0000 UTC]

Superbedankt

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harlia In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-04 17:04:42 +0000 UTC]

graag gedaan

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8TwilightAngel8 [2015-02-03 15:18:41 +0000 UTC]

Great tight portrait Nikki! Love the choice of the black and white^^

Its truly a humbling experience to have such a powerful animal look directly into your eyes

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Nikki-vdp In reply to 8TwilightAngel8 [2015-02-03 17:28:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much I'm glad you like the decision. I wasn't sure at first but I tried back and forth and I really had a better feeling with the b&w version.

I actually can't wait to post the new tiger pictures I took this weekend here at the local zoo (but that'll have to wait till March, cause no photoshop on my work laptop ) They have a breeding pair of Sumatran tigers which were very actively play-hunting and stalking each other in the snow, which was such a joy to watch Β 

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8TwilightAngel8 In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-03 19:01:20 +0000 UTC]

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to see those!

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ferret82 [2015-02-03 13:52:37 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful Photo!
Love the B&W!

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Nikki-vdp In reply to ferret82 [2015-02-03 16:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

(and, may I just say, your avatar is looking HILARIOUS!!! )

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ferret82 In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-03 23:12:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

Haha thank you!

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isider [2015-02-03 12:05:01 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous Tiger!
excellent portrait!

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Nikki-vdp In reply to isider [2015-02-03 12:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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isider In reply to Nikki-vdp [2015-02-03 13:50:38 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome,dearest!

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