Agitated Tiger

Tiger in a park

This was one of several tigers keep in custody in a park -- they had to perform jumping into the frigid water several times a day in order to get food.  It was quite a spectacular view seeing them jumping into the air to catch to piece of meat hanging high up in the air, and then falling into the pond with a big splash -- all behind a pane of glass.  The spectacle usually ended after the tigers were fed, but this naughty one seemed to enjoy staying in the water for a little longer, and had fun scaring unsuspecting audience with his howling face and exposed claws, although all behind glass.  I wish I were more prepared -- just a few pictures were taken within a second or two when this naughty one staged this unexpected show; another lesson for "always ready for pictures".....