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