This is a revised, digital alteration (smoke) of the original image I

posted recently (some flaws were noticed in the editing process).

Inspired by one of William Blake's best known poems "The Tyger"

(1794). The poem is a wonderful interpretation of the duality between

beauty and brutality. I hope you get a chance to read it. Thanks for

your thoughts

that is some fantastic post work......

Fantastic!

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excellent

Just ... Excellent !!

Fantastic capture - max!

Wow, powerful image Art! His expression and that one paw say it all! Excellent P/P. I will have to read that poem, I'm sure I have heard it before. Warm regards Gail

I'd like to thank everyone who has visited and commented on this image. I'd also like to thank those who commented on the previous version of this image

Excellent capture on top of creative post processing!

... and the end result is awe-inspiring. Great work.

thank you Grigoriy and Ajay. I appreciate your visit and comments

Very nice work, it's one of my favorite.

Simply wonderful!n  I like the pale coloring here.  Cheers!

thank you Sylvain and Panayoti

i miss this one.... a masterpiece!!!!!! 7

thank you so much niki

Very good Work felicidades 

Saludos de Mexico

This is fabulous, Art! Your work is phenomenal!  Truly inspirational!!

Jose, Debra, thanks so much. Appreciate your comments

The tiger epitomizes perfection. 

They are the most balanced and accurate combination of strength, power, agility, breathtaking beauty, intelligence, independence, freedom, and perfect adaptation to the natural environment.

Do you know another animal -human beings included- who represents those virtues better than a tiger? No way, my friend, they are the highest paradigm, not us.

Your remarkable photo depicts the real tiger nature as I understand it. Chapeau once more.

Thank you my friend, Your thoughts are very welcomed

Such a beautiful capture of this amazingly beautiful and powerful creature! I love your title and recognized it as William Blake right away for he is one of my favorite poets and The Tyger is one of my favorite works of his. In college I wrote a paper on William Blake because I wanted so much to share his work and life with others; I also used this poem as an illustration in my speech class. Beautiful work on your part; I am sure William Blake would be honored to be associated with such a stunning image! Thank you for sharing. :)