The Playfight
SubAdult cubs of the tigress Parwali playing in Ramganga river at Dhikala, Corbett Tiger Reserve in India
SubAdult cubs of the tigress Parwali playing in Ramganga river at Dhikala, Corbett Tiger Reserve in India
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This photo was clicked at Corbett Tiger Reserve aka Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India. There are a total 5 zones and in the Dhikala zone at the Sambar Road area which is a grassland with a beautiful river Ramganga flowing beside it, is reigned by the queen of grasslands, Parwali (pet name: Paro) or also referred to as 'Grasslandwali' in honour of her supreme legacy over these patch of the grasslands.Time
It was high time for us to leave (since entering the FRH by 18:00 is mandatory as per forest rules and it was already around 17:00) the astonishing and breathtaking scenes of stalking and hunting by the tigresses of a herd of spotted deer that made the air filled with alarm calls (In animal communication, an alarm signal is an anti-predator adaptation in the form of signals emitted by social animals in response to danger. Many primates and birds have elaborate alarm calls for warning con-specifics of approaching predators).?But the ongoing drama had us in fix, it’s like in childhood we used to beg the teachers for one more minute during exams, similarly we had to request the driver and the guide to stay for some more time. Thanks to Mouseen, the driver and Vijay, the guide for staying there, else, we would have missed some great activities by the cubs. It was already around 17:00 and as per the Forest Guideline we had to return to the forest rest house premises by 18:00 and it took around 35 mins approx if one drove the gypsy at medium speed. Finally our patience paid off and the cubs reappeared at around 17:10 and leaped into the river one by one.Lighting
As the Twilight neared, even nature was with us to gift us these shots in the golden hour. Capturing such action shots is an immense blessing of Mother Nature in wildlife, and having the same in the golden hour increases the same manifolds. Thanks to Mother nature for the shots and the golden hour.Equipment
This shot was taken on Nikon D500 using the lens from Tamron 150600 G2. I was standing on the handle bars of the Jeep which was effectively at a height of 6+ feet approx from the ground and without any tripod or monopod, it was bit difficult to keep your balance and stand on 1 rod per leg.Inspiration
I always had a desire of clicking wildlife in its true form, showcase it to the common man and understand its value, appreciate its beauty and realize the need for its conservation. I also had done my homework and in most cases tigers after hunting and feeding come to the pools for cooling of and drinking water, which is actually quite logical. Even we humans tend to have some water after a hard days work and having some food. It is always a treat to catch a glimpse of tigers in action especially during jumping, sprinting, mating, playing (also technically referred to as playfighting, which is portrayed in my other shots uploaded here), fighting, scent marking, stretching, licking their paws just after or before a hunt or meal.Editing
My all-time favorite editing software Adobe Lightroom came to my rescue for editing these shots. The best feature in Lightroom is editing and applying the same to the rest of the lot, provided all have the same exif and other such factorsIn my camera bag
I usually have a Nikon D500, Tamron 150-600 G2, Nikon 70-200 s-mount , Nikon Z7 2, 2 powerbanks for mobile and for charging the camera batteries, 2 extra set of battery for the D500 and 1 extra for the Nikon Z7 2, an extra mobile and USB cables. An emergency kit of medicines, 2 dynamo flash, a screwdriver cum tester, lens cleaning kit and some toffeesFeedback
Be Patient, Do not be depressed if you do not get any shot on some days. Mother Nature will bless you good on some other day. One can not expect life to be always rewarding. Patience is the key. Read more about the species you are trying to photograph.
