" Eeeowww ! "

© Lisa J. Boulden

" Eeeowww ! "

Uploaded: April 03, 2008 20:49:18

Description


Siberian Tigress and her frisky cub
Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo, NY
~•~•~♥~•~•~
Mom's always a great sport;
spending a lot of time being pounced upon
by her two energetic cubs.
Here, the little one uses mom as a teething toy!
**Second Place Winner**
ANIMALS
JUNE 2008


Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 10/7500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 185.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Bill Knaps April 03, 2008

What a great shot Lisa. Bill #892838

Anne M. Young level-addict April 03, 2008

Great shot - love your processing! #5740993

Kristy A. Keene April 03, 2008

Fantastic Capture, Lisa! #5740994

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 03, 2008

Great capture! Sherran #5740998

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 03, 2008

Very sweet, great timing Lisa!!! #5741087

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 03, 2008

This is very lovely Lisa, great colours and clarity.

Dominick #5741128

Tiia Vissak April 03, 2008

a great scene! #5741213

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 04, 2008

love how they play... beautiful!!! #5741324

Michelle Alton April 04, 2008

Beautiful capture, Lisa. I had a terrier that used to chew on our Golden Retriever's ear. She loved it! This photo is magnificent.
Michelle #5741738

Carol Sawyer April 04, 2008

Excellent timing and capture, Lisa! #5742246

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 04, 2008

=^••^=
I really appreciate your kind feedback! Thank you, Bill, Anne, Kristy, Sheran, Donna, Dominick, Tiia, Stefania, Michelle, and Carol.
~♥~Lisa #5742327

Eivor Kuchta April 04, 2008

Another of your wonderful animal images! You're so good at those! Good timing and great editing! #5742479

Jeana Clark April 04, 2008


Suchan awesome capture Lisa!!
Fantastic timing during this play time!
Excellent lighting, tones and details!!
SUPER WORK!!!

~J~ #5742783

Susan Weisensel April 04, 2008

Super capture and timing Lisa. Great color and clarity. This just goes to show a mothers love. #5742830

Lynn M. Whitt April 04, 2008

great shot.... #5742832

frank w. degenhardt April 04, 2008

Lisa- hello and a good morning to you.
Lol Them little ones can be a handful. Mom sure does put up alot with them sharp teeth. Beautiful picture of mother and child. Lighting and clarity are superb. The colors are vibrant. Details capture all the geauty of these majestic cats.
Sensational work
Have yourself a great day, take care, be safe. #5742891

Sam Britt April 04, 2008

Sweet capture, great timing, beautiful cats, Lisa. #5742994

Kathleen Rinker April 04, 2008

Great image Lisa, love the color and light! #5743298

Heather L. Haderly April 04, 2008

LOVE THIS!!!!! #5743391

Kimi A. Phillips April 04, 2008

Fantastic, as always! #5743761

Tammy Hudson April 04, 2008

Great job as always Lisa! #5743881

Dale Hardin April 04, 2008

Superb image Lisa. The scene and story are perfectly timed and your processing and initial shot contribute to unbelievable crispness and vibrancy. Love it. Dale #5743916

David Phalen April 04, 2008

Great family shot Lisa!! Outstanding light, color and clarity!! #5744148

Rajeev Kashyap April 04, 2008

Fantastic & Beautiful image Big Cats Lisa!


Rgds Rajeev

#5744242

Tammy Espino April 04, 2008

Spectatulor~ :) #5744685

Joan Powell April 04, 2008

Wonderful shot , too cute ! #5745131

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 04, 2008

Love this, Lisa...it's to adorable for words!!!!! :-) k #5746002

Colette M. Metcalf April 04, 2008

Outstanding capture!!! #5746006

Jim Baines level-classic April 05, 2008

This is truly magnificent, Lisa! Exceptionally well done! #5749353

Colleen Farrell April 10, 2008

Amazingly beautiful, Lisa--I'm such a fan of your work! #5773111

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 11, 2008

I just LOVE your TIGER SHOTS! Take about LIVELY NEWNESS!!! Ha! -Laura #5775533

Crystal L. Craig April 13, 2008

Wowser Lisa! Your tiger series is absolutely fantastic! You must have been in heaven when you got home to see your catch of the day. These are truly great ... perfecting timing in capturing the playfulness and personalities of this family. Lovely lovely work! #5784023

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 13, 2008

Thank you ALL for your wonderfully supportive words! I was so lucky to visit these tigers at the zoo! They were playing constantly... so much to photograph!!!
I can't wait to visit the cubs again, while they're still little... Like our own little ones, they grow up so fast!
Blessings, Lisa
~♥~ #5784104

Vicki L. Filippin July 01, 2008

Indeed, those cubs DO grow so quickly! You have done such an amazing spread of shots with the beauties (along with your other zoo shots). Im glad to see more of them being recognized.
Congrats on the EP, Lisa! Well deserved! #6128217

Wendy Moghadam July 01, 2008

How do you do it? Awesome! #6130362

Angie Sidles level-classic July 21, 2008

Big congrats Lisa!! #6205800

Dawn M. Schneider July 21, 2008

Lisa-congrats on your finalist!!!! This is an amazing capture, you are so very talented, I am always inspired by your shots!! #6206048

Dale Hardin July 21, 2008

Congratulations on the finalist award Lisa. It is and outstanding image. One of many deserving shots in you wonderful gallery. Dale #6206464

Teresa Norris July 21, 2008

Lisa, congratulations on this awesome finalist!!! #6206810

Alex T. Mizuno July 21, 2008

Congratulations on another excellent Finalist, Lisa! Love the expression of the mother tiger :) #6207631

Karen Slagle July 21, 2008

Congrast, Lisa... #6207863

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 21, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa! #6207916

Tammy Espino July 21, 2008

Congrats on your finalists~ Good luck next round :) #6208072

Eivor Kuchta July 21, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Lisa! #6208301

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 21, 2008

Congratulations on your magnificent finalists, Lisa!!!!!! Beautiful...all of them!!!!! :-) ♫ k #6208311

Erin Appelbaum July 21, 2008

Congrats on this awesome finalist Lisa. Peter #6208452

Kathleen Rinker July 21, 2008

Huge congrats Lisa!! #6208543

Anita Hogue July 21, 2008

Lisa, congratulations on this fabulous finalist! #6209030

Debra R. Harder July 21, 2008

Another FANTASTIC FINALIST, Lisa!! So happy to see this AMAZING capture again!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!! Deb #6209087

Mitch Spence level-classic July 21, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa. It's a beauty. #6209097

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 21, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa, awesome capture! #6209407

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 21, 2008

Congrats Lisa on your finalist. Such an amazing image. Everything is beautiful about it. Good luck in the next round.
JP #6210319

Stephanie Frey July 21, 2008

Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #6210529

Wendy Moghadam July 21, 2008

Congratulations- such a beautiful image. I saw your transformation in the before and after forum- what amazing work you do. #6210577

Colleen Farrell July 21, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa--so well-deserved! I thought of you and your tigers tonight when my husband told me a group of tigers is called a "streak." :) #6210889

Renee Doyle July 22, 2008

Such a fabulous capture! Congratulations Lisa! #6211278

Kristy A. Keene July 22, 2008

Big Congrats on your Fabulous Finalist!! #6212735

Luigi Di Serio level-classic July 22, 2008

Lovely animal shot. Great capture #6212882

Karen K. Givens July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on your Finalist! :) #6213273

Corinne M. Thompson July 22, 2008

LOL at the title, but it fits perfectly for this fabulous capture! Congrats on the finalist! #6213964

Shannon D. Miller July 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS Lisa on this outstanding finalist! Shannon~ #6214295

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 22, 2008

Congrats on your Finalist!! #6214348

Susan Fox July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa!! #6214702

Michelle L. Frick July 22, 2008

Kudos again Lisa! Another beautiful finalist!! #6214748

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 22, 2008

Such an incredible capture, Lisa! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! #6214911

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 22, 2008

congrats on your gorgeous finalist Lisa!!! #6215071

Tonya R. Boles July 22, 2008

Adorable , congrats. #6215691

Sylvia Rossler July 22, 2008

Big congrats on your superb finalist :o) #6215804

Erica Murphy level-classic July 22, 2008

Congratulations on this stunning WINNER Lisa! #6216190

anonymous July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on your Beautiful win! WTG! B- #6216225

Sue Marshall July 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa on your wonderful win!!! :-) #6216394

Jessica Jenney July 22, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa on your beautiful win! #6216421

Kathleen Rinker July 22, 2008

Huge congrats on your win Lisa!! #6216454

Christian Rosito July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa, great winner!!!!! #6216484

Anita Hogue July 22, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful winner Lisa! #6216550

Erin Appelbaum July 22, 2008

Congrats on this win Lisa. Peter #6216562

A P July 22, 2008

Congratulation on your win Lisa. I knew this was a winner when I first saw it. #6216613

Michael Umbreit July 22, 2008

Lisa - Congratulations on your winning image! - Mike #6216919

Deb Koskovich July 22, 2008

Way to go, Lisa! #6217025

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 22, 2008

Lisa, Congratulations on your second place Winner. #6217027

Clyde Smith level-deluxe July 22, 2008

Lisa

Congratualtions on your second palce win. Tigers are my favorite animal. Good catch and amazing clarity.

Clyde #6217092

Tammy Espino July 22, 2008

ya won, ya won, ya won~ Hip , hip Horrah! #6217155

Tammy Espino July 22, 2008

ya won, ya won, ya won~ Hip , hip Horrah! #6217156

Stephanie Frey July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa! #6217262

Alex T. Mizuno July 22, 2008

Huge Congratulations on your win Lisa!! #6217265

Sam Britt July 22, 2008

Congratulations, terrific winner, Lisa! #6217292

David Phalen July 22, 2008

BIG Congrats on a well deserved Winner!! #6217333

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 22, 2008

Congrats on another excellent winner!!! #6217764

Karen Celella July 22, 2008

You have a winning styly Lisa. Congratulations again!! #6217795

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 22, 2008

Congratulations on your win with this wonderful image, Lisa!!!!! ♫ k #6218031

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa, so beautiful! #6218062

Michael G. Marshall July 22, 2008

Outstanding winner Lisa! Congratulations! Michael #6218129

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic July 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS LISA ON YOUR WELL DESERVED WIN!!! #6218244

Colleen Farrell July 22, 2008

WTG, Lisa!! Congratulations on your win!! #6218299

Mary K. Robison July 22, 2008

What a fantastic capture, Lisa!
Congratulations on your very well-deserved First Place Winner! #6218341

Mary K. Robison July 22, 2008

OOOOOOPS!!
Make that Second Place winner, Lisa! But you could win awards for this in every contest you enter!! #6218350

Graeme yew Chow July 22, 2008

What a perfect shot ! congratulation Lisa. #6218383

Eivor Kuchta July 22, 2008

Congratulations on your winner, Lisa!! #6218517

Debra R. Harder July 22, 2008

HUGE CONGRATS, LISA, ON YOUR SUPERB GOLD WINNER!! Deb #6218671

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 22, 2008

~•~♥~♥~♥~•~
What a wonderful surprise!!!
I've got happy feet!!!
Thank you, my BetterBuddies!
Thank you, Judges!
Thank you, tigers!
I'll be heading off to bed with a big smile.
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6218700

Renee Doyle July 22, 2008

Big congratulations on this wonderful win Lisa!!! #6218746

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Three Roses for "The Winners"
A Special Trophy for
"The June Winners" #6218832

frank w. degenhardt July 22, 2008

Lisa- Good monring my friend. I loved this one and knew it was destined for the winners circle. Congradulations. Well deserved. Enjoy the moment.
Have a wonderful day #6218940

Tiia Vissak July 22, 2008

Congratulations! #6218950

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 22, 2008

YAYY Lisa HUGE congrats on your win!!!!! #6219144

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 23, 2008

Awesome photo, Lisa-- congrats on your win!! #6219319

Tarun Bose July 23, 2008

Big, big congrats Lisa, for your second place winner. #6219364

Anna Diederich July 23, 2008

Congratulations on your win, Lisa! #6219884

Lisa Atkins July 23, 2008

Congratulations on your well deserved win!!! This is one of my favorites of yours. It went straight into my favorites, the first time I saw it!! BRAVO -Lisa #6220041

Keith Butler July 23, 2008

Congratulations on your win Lisa! another great capture #6220320

M. S. White July 23, 2008

What a wonderful expression you captured! That is so cool. Congrats on 2nd place! #6220536

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 23, 2008

Congratulations on your win, Lisa! #6220773

Derek D. Dafoe July 23, 2008

WTG Lisa!! Congrats!! #6221206

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 23, 2008

Congrats Lisa on this wonderful Win!! Jeff #6221305

Karen K. Givens July 23, 2008

Congrats Lisa on your well deserved win. :) #6221732

Jeana Clark July 23, 2008


YIPPPEEEE LISA!!!!!
Awesome Winnner!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

~J~ #6221952

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 23, 2008

Wonderful Lisa, congrats! #6222203

Colette M. Metcalf July 23, 2008

Congratulations!!! #6223204

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 23, 2008

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo
HUGE Congrats on this AWSOME WINNER!!! #6223228

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 23, 2008

~•~♥~•~
Thanks for your enthusiastic congratulations!!!
Your words and support mean so much to me!
~♥~Lisa #6223372

Cyn Valentine July 24, 2008

Big congrats on this awesome winner Lisa!!! #6225106

M.Christine Duncan July 24, 2008

Wow Lisa... CONGRATS ON THE WIN!!! Fabulous, very thrilled for ya, your gallery is always phenominal to wander through!Whooooo hoo! #6226299

Eugenio Diaz July 24, 2008

Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner...Well deserved!!!! #6227198

Sylvia Rossler July 26, 2008

Big congrats on this wonderful winner Lisa ;o) #6234360

Lynne S. Fried July 27, 2008

another amazing photo by Lisa. Congratulations on your win! #6235762

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 27, 2008

Congrats on this VERY well deserved WINNER!!! <>< #6238115

Dale Hardin July 27, 2008

Not at all surprised by this win Lisa. A superb shot that deserves every accolade. #6238267

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2008

Congrats on this amazing capture and win, Lisa!! #6253141

Howard B. Cheek July 31, 2008

Congrats Lisa,
This is wonderful interaction captured.
Howard #6255935

Jennie A. Dillman August 03, 2008

WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HASN'T BEEN SAID...THIS IS JUST MARVELOUS.. TO SAY THE LEAST..WHAT A SHOT..BLESS THESE ANIMALS.. SHOULD BE A DOUBLE WINNER...
I CAN'T HOLD A CANDLE TO YOU MY DEAR...J #6265889

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 03, 2008

Adorable and a real winner for sure and congrats Lisa. I have been trying to catch up after a long absence and wanted to say hello again. Fantastic capture. #6266123

Ellen Hodges August 03, 2008

Congrats on a tremendous capture, Lisa!! #6267023

Yulianto Soeroso August 04, 2008

Congrateutation Lisa Great eeeeow #6267666

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 04, 2008

An excellent win, Lisa! Congratulations! #6270403

Kathy L. Clark August 05, 2008

Lisa your kitties rock. Congrats on a most stunning winner. #6276466

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 05, 2008

~~♥~~
Your kind words really mean a lot!
Thank you ALL so much!!!
Big Smiles, Lisa♥♥♥
#6276594

August 06, 2008

What a beautiful shot... Congratulations! #6280721

Bill Houghton August 08, 2008

Lisa, you truly worked magic on this one. Thanks so much for your comment on my 'Wild And Free' shot. Have a great weekend. Bill

Check out my personal website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#6287743

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap August 08, 2008

Huge Congratulations Lisa! #6288628

Wanda-Lynn Searles level-classic August 14, 2008

What a Fantastic shot and Excellent capture of these two Lisa!Congratulations on your second place win! #6310936

Liz blahh August 22, 2008

Congrats! Fantastic capture! #6354054

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