Photographing big cats isn’t easy. An image of a tiger can take months of planning, and National Geographic photographer Steve Winter knows that better than most. Drawing on decades of experience with jaguars, tigers, lions, and other big cats, he shares some techniques. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/s3Qqlw

How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured Iconic Photos of Big Cats

Wildlife photographer Steve Winter has been stalked by tigers and chased by a rhino—all in pursuit of these stunning images featured in his new retrospective book with the author Sharon Guynup.

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest received 65,403 entries from 121 countries and territories this year. Here are 16 of the winning photos, which captured striking moments in the lives of animals and fungi around the world. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/gQCcr8

16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers

From a black bear relaxing in a swimming pool to bonnet mushrooms glowing up the night sky, see some of the winning photos from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

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