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Gentle tiger

Yes, in Bali Safari & Marine Park, you can pat a tiger. My wife loved it.

Some people might think that the tiger was drugged. But I can assure you that it wasn't. The tiger was just doing what they do best, resting after a big meal. Occasionally the tiger would get up and even roar to assert that it is still in charge of the situation. In fact, it was not entirely safe to be that close to the tiger.

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bill friedlander06-Jun-2012 02:05
That is one brave lady! I wonder how you felt about her being so close to the tiger. At least you got a great shot out of it. V
Jean D15-Oct-2011 01:06
Beautiful capture and a very brave wife, Simon. ~V
bluebirdstar08-Oct-2011 18:44
Oh my goodness! I am so glad this had a happy ending!!! V
NealyBob07-Oct-2011 20:48
Amazing photo~! Your wife is brave to pose with this Tiger~!V
James Clarke03-Oct-2011 13:34
Beautiful capture. Your wife is very brave. BV
Mike H.02-Oct-2011 03:42
Wow. Unique photo op. Kudos to your wife!
Thankful of the safe, well-composed end result! V
Hank Vander Velde02-Oct-2011 01:54
Terrific shot, brave wife and a beautiful memorable image Simon.
Graeme01-Oct-2011 22:50
Your wife was very brave indeed, Simon. A great one for the family album my friend.BV
Tom LeRoy01-Oct-2011 22:37
Your wife is not only a very lovely lady but also a very brave one! This is an amazing picture for the family album!BV!
David Hobbs01-Oct-2011 22:09
Your wife was a brave lady. They don't call me chicken man for nothing. You wouldn't catch me in there. This is one striking shot in any event.V
lou_rozensteins01-Oct-2011 21:56
Quite startling. I thought from the thumbnail that it was a huge toy!! Excellent shot.
Ceya01-Oct-2011 19:41
Amazing capture, Simon! His meal must have been very delicious! Love the mood. V
Colin Storey01-Oct-2011 19:15
Very brave of your wife and a very good shot of this moment. v
Guest 01-Oct-2011 18:10
Mixed feeling about the message this sends..glad she enjoyed it!
Ken Chambers ARPS01-Oct-2011 17:21
Great picture Simon, I would love to hear more about this tiger, is he docile all day?
Vickie BROWN01-Oct-2011 15:38
What a great work for the gentle tiger! Such as a dog, the visitors are lucky!
Char01-Oct-2011 15:27
Gentle as a kitten. Excellent shot, Simon! \/
FrankB01-Oct-2011 08:01
this is some momento Simon!....I was thinking exactly the same things as January here....wow...V
marie-jose wolff01-Oct-2011 07:29
this tiger seems so sweet... V
Sam_C01-Oct-2011 07:07
Awesome shot, she's a brave lady indeed! V++ :)
January Grey01-Oct-2011 05:52
hmm ...did they drug the tiger to keep it calm? or is it stuffed? Amazing shot, Simon. V~
shatterbug01-Oct-2011 05:34
Brave woman...nice capture!
Guest 01-Oct-2011 04:25
Absolutely! V.