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Tiger Taking a Drink #1

ISO 320      1/500     f 8     300mm

This thirsty, although cautious, tiger approached the stream and scanned the area first to his left and then to his right and when he was satisfied that he was alone and it was safe to take a drink he crouched down and took his fill.  Finally, his thirst quenched, he stood up and lapped up the last few drops from the fur around his mouth.