p.1 #1 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
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I spent 8 glorious days in the jungles of India this Jan with two close friends. The days were mixed with unbelievable sightings, so so sightings and some disappointing days. But that's what tiger safaris are all about. In general the winter light in the jungle is great, however we had tiger sighting in glorious light, dappled light, fog, cloudy, in dark shade, overcast, rain, in short anything and everything. I'll mix in some other fun shots as well.
A bit of background about the tigers in Bandhavgadh. When I was there in 2015, Rajbehra female was hurt in a territory fight with her daughter, Spotty. She also had another daughter, Dotty. Rajbehra was recently featured in the BBC special Dynasties http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/dynasties/cast-crew/raj-bhera . Apparently she was killed in a territory fight.
Dotty's most recent litter of 3 male cubs with Mahaman (male) was the most rewarding experience for us. The 3 male cubs are 2 years old and we were able to get multiple sighting of the family, with 4 of them photographed well. The Mahaman male was elusive and hence no good shots.
As you will see, it's on this trip I learnt the value of auto ISO since the light was changing so fast. Most of these shots have minor editing.
On a sad note Solo another tigeress also had small cubs and one of her cubs was attacked by a marauding male and inspite of the best efforts of the Forest department, could not be found and is presumed dead.
Since I am going into my tax season, not sure if I'll be able to process many shots (unless I am really down ) hence the image heavy post.
Here goes:
p.1 #6 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
KD, most impressive and enjoyable images, especially those of the tigers, the main target here. Don''t get me wrong, the others are great as well. YGMV! Were you able to photograph off the vehicle most of the time for those?
p.1 #9 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
Lovely KD. Only Bgarh or did you make it to others as well. Sad to hear about Solo’s cub. We got a glimpse of them last March and had a nice evening with Dotty’s. See the latter have grown and already hunting on their own. So looking forward to seeing them in March.
p.1 #16 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
AGeoJO wrote:
KD, most impressive and enjoyable images, especially those of the tigers, the main target here. Don''t get me wrong, the others are great as well. YGMV! Were you able to photograph off the vehicle most of the time for those?
Joshua
thanks so much Joshua. All the pics are shot from the jeep. you are literally not allowed off the jeep except in some rest areas.
p.1 #19 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
Thanks for sharing so many beautiful photos, KD! The tiger photos are spectacular, especially number 11! The raptor photos are also of great interest as many of us will never get a chance to experience these species.
p.1 #20 · Tigers in different lights, literally and more (Image heavy)
Thanks Dave
There is space in the reserve but it had to the right type of territory
With prey, cover (trees scrub grass) and water
That would be prime real estate for which the fights take place
dclark wrote:
Great set of photos!
Sorry to hear that tigers are being lost to territorial disputes. Is there not sufficient territory in the preserve?
) hence the image heavy post.
