23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Stride of Light
In the soft glow of a May morning in Ranthambore, a Bengal tiger moved swiftly through the dry grasslands. Using a slow shutter speed of 1/13 second, I captured the energetic stride and vitality of the predator, while the blurred background emphasizes its powerful presence. The motion conveys both strength and grace, transforming a fleeting moment into a painterly impression—an intimate view of the tiger’s raw spirit as it commands the dawn of its wild domain.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Ranthambore, India |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 9 |
| Copyright: | © Yoshiki Nakamura |