caption: Photographer: <PERSON>, age 9, <PERSON>. Photo taken: Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma. Photographer's description: ``Going to the zoo is a favorite family outing. Capturing a cooperative Bengal tiger through the camera lens, and a beautiful sunshine day give light and life to the perfect picture.'' -- Submitted by <PERSON>, <PERSON>'s grandmother. Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3 with Tamron 18-270mm lens. <PERSON>'s critique: ``This is a great portrait of a beautiful animal. Awesome job getting in tight to create a connection between the viewer and tiger; I really like the elongated crop, which highlights the leading lines that make the eyes the focal point. <PERSON>: Keep chasing beautiful light and making beautiful photographs. Maybe in 15 years The Seattle Times will be fortunate enough to hire you.''
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