23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Breath of Motion
In the heart of Bandhavgarh National Park, India, I finally encountered a Bengal tiger passing close to our vehicle—a fleeting moment of raw power and presence. To express the energy of her movement and the intensity of her breath, I used a slow shutter speed (1/20 sec). This approach allowed me to blur the background while preserving the tiger's form, conveying her grace and urgency in a single frame.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Bandhavgarh, India |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 9 |
| Copyright: | © Yoshiki Nakamura |