To create this tiger and lion fight image I used a tiger photographed in my studio, a tiger photographed in Thailand, a sky and mountain range photographed at Burning Man, and a foreground photographed on the island of Socotra off the coast of Yemen. The image took me longer than usual to compose in Photoshop...I spend three days fine-tuning the photo composite. 

This image illustrates concepts such as power in nature, competition, aggression, and the pursuit of dominance. A tiger and lion in a fight illustrates the idea of conflict, the fight for leadership, and the struggle between leadership styles. 

When I was arranging the photography of the lion in my studio I asked the animal trainer, Bow Wow Productions owner Stephanie Taunton, how much it would cost. She quoted me $5,000.00. I inquired how long I would get for the fee. She told me "As long as he wants".  That turned out to be about 45 minutes...but the shoot was well worth it. I managed to get enough lion photos to create a wide range of lion imagery. In fact, if you need a lion image we can create a custom one for you of a lion doing just about anything you can imagine.

We had a number of "rules" we were given for the lion shoot. Stephanie told me that during the lion's presence nobody on my staff should "separate from the herd". Okay...no problem!  We were told to make no sudden moves. She said I should get rid of all of the sandbags in the studio. When I asked her why she said he might think they were prey and he might have to kill us to keep the prey for himself. No problem...no sandbags!  She also pointed out that he can "spray" up to fifteen feet so we should cover up anything we didn't want marked.

To get the raw material of the tiger for my lion vs tiger fighting picture I traveled to Thailand where I had heard you can hang out with tigers in a Thai temple. Yep...turned out to be true! During out visit to the temple we got to bottle feed tiger cubs, hand feed chicken to adolescent tigers, and walk a full grown tiger. There were four of us who entered an enclosure where Tigers were running around playing and having a great old time with each other while attendants encourage there antics with rags on the end of bamboo poles...giant cat toys!  While I heard rumors that the big cats were drugged at the temple it sure didn't appear that way! 

Conflict, competition, aggression, and dominance are all part of the animal kingdom, and in this stock photo, we see these primal instincts played out in a ferocious fight between a lion and a tiger.

The image captures a dramatic moment in nature as two of the world's most powerful predators face off against each other in a battle for supremacy. The lion, known as the king of the jungle, and the tiger, known for its strength and agility, both have their strengths and weaknesses, making this an even match-up.

In this particular image, we see the lion and the tiger locked in a fierce struggle, both animals snarling and snapping as they try to gain the upper hand.

This image of conflict and competition is a powerful representation of the primal instincts that drive all animals, including humans. It is a reminder that we all have a basic need to compete, to establish dominance, and to fight for our place in the world.

But beyond this primal struggle, there is a deeper meaning to this image. It also speaks to the larger issues of power and control that play out in human society. We see this in politics, in business, and in our personal lives, as people fight for control and influence over others.

The image of the lion and tiger facing off is a visual representation of this struggle, reminding us that in any power struggle, there are winners and losers, and that the battle for dominance can be brutal and unforgiving.

At the same time, this image also speaks to the concept of balance and harmony. In nature, there is a delicate balance between predators and prey, between aggression and cooperation. This balance is what allows different species to coexist in the same ecosystem without destroying each other.

In the same way, human society requires balance and harmony to function properly. When one group or individual gains too much power and influence, it can upset the delicate balance and lead to conflict and chaos.

The lion and tiger in this image are not simply fighting for dominance; they are also a reminder of the need for balance and cooperation in our lives.

Despite the violent nature of this image, there is also a sense of beauty and grace in the way the animals move and interact. The tiger's powerful muscles ripple beneath its fur as it tries to escape the lion's grasp, while the lion's mane flows in the wind, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene.

This image reminds us that even in the midst of conflict and competition, there can be moments of beauty and grace, and that we should strive to find these moments in our own lives.

Overall, this image of a lion and tiger facing off in a ferocious fight is a powerful reminder of the primal instincts that drive all animals, including humans. It speaks to the larger issues of power and control that play out in our lives, as well as the need for balance and harmony in our society. And despite its violent nature, it is also a beautiful and dramatic scene that captures the essence of nature's raw power and beauty.