A subadult tiger rests half-submerged in a forest stream, cooling off after feeding in dry deciduous forest.

Cooling Off After the Kill

A subadult tiger (Panthera tigris) rests half-submerged in a forest stream in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, cooling off after feeding with its mother and siblings in the dry deciduous forests of central India. © 2025 Chris Smith. All rights reserved.

Camera Details

  • Camera: NIKON Z 9
  • Aperture: f/9
  • Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
  • ISO: 4000
  • Focal Length: 310mm