72/365 {I’m ready for my closeup} by hsstanley – www.hollystanley.com on Flickr.

If it’s not becoming obvious, I also like owls. In one of those alternative-career fantasies, I’d love to work with owls in some capacity. Magnificent birds of prey.

Portrait of a Royal Bengal tiger by anekphoto on Flickr.

Given my love of tigers began well before attending the local university which used the big cat as its mascot, I’m always on the lookout for great photos of the beast.