14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mommy and Me

Bright orange and black strips, how hard could that be to spot in the wild? While driving in India's national parks we nearly past a tiger family in plain sight due to the effective camouflage. This photo captures the rare opportunity to see a cub affectionately leaning against its Mother in the wild. There are another two siblings nearby, but are hidden in the grass.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2015
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © Nancy Bleses