Tigers of Central India

[Jeffrey]

Eye level shot of " Khali " the dominant male tiger of Tadoba Buffer.

It was a dream to see the most elusive male tiger of central woods at a close quarter. On a bright sunny morning over Tadoba, the temperature was steadily rising proportionately increasing our hope for a possible sighting. Smell of a kill was slowly filling the surrounding air and the stifling heat was so intense that it makes you feel uncomfortable. Suddenly, we saw a movement just about the periphery of our vision. Our driver was quick to steer the vehicle towards the direction and we saw this majestic male tiger getting out of the water. He moved too quickly for us to get a shot. Then the real wait began, knowing that he will definitely show up if we behave. It was a pin-drop silence all around. We all waited, holding our breath, to welcome the King. Our collective prayers did not go unanswered as he reappeared to quench his thirst and in no time went back again. He did stop for a while to display his annoyance before disappearing into the bushes though, and gave me a rare chance to make a few images.
Tadoba'2018
© Tanwi Chowdhury Nature & Wildlife Photography

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Chhota Munna 

Kanha Tiger Reserve 
Dec 2017 Reply

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