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Gallery: WildlifePosted November 6, 2012241 views12 comments

I had seen and photographed almost all individual Tigers in the tourism zone of Bandhvgarh Tiger Reserve since 2005, but was waiting to get to shoot the new cubs of this young Tigress called as Banbehi. Took me two seasons to get lucky with them.

Where: Bandhavgarh TR, Madhya Pradesh
When: March 2012
Equip: Canon 50D | 100-400
Fstop: f/5.6
Shutter: 1/3200 sec.
Exposure: -0.3 stop.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Way to cool, a very interesting scene with both tigers and the reflection. I especially like the way each tiger is looking up as they drink, as if they are always keeping watch. Excellent shot.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 6, 2012 at 5:37 PM

Congratulations on your encounter, your patience and persistence payed off beautifully. Wonderful detail seen in the larger version, great reflections. I really like this composition, but I find myself wishing to see more of the cub on the left side.

Great Catch Sachin

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on November 6, 2012 at 9:01 PM

I like how both their tongues are out and the open eyes. In order to get the reflections, however, you may have sacrificed the back of the tiger on the left.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 6, 2012 at 10:48 PM

Wow, love the setting, quality of light and of course the stunning subjects. Great low key feel and saturated warm colors.

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on November 6, 2012 at 11:02 PM

Wow. Great shot and doubly so with the reflections. Feels like the cats have their eyes on the camera. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Guy Runco on November 6, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Great shot Sachin - love the catch light in the reflection, and the tigers are nice and sharp. Well worth the 2 season wait!

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 6, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Very nice Sachin. I like how they seem to have emerged from the dark depths of the forest into the light. Furthermore, having both their tongues and eyes clear here makes it even stronger. The colors of the leaves are complimenting the tigers well too and helps to enhance the appeal of the image. I sort of miss seeing the entire back of the tiger on the left a bit, but also understand that your composition choice was probably based on compromise. Thanks for sharing these cubs.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on November 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM

I love this to bits Sachin!! Well done, the dark forest feel with the reflections as they drink is awesome.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Hello Sachin

Very Powerful Image !!!! it has a Great deal going for it, with amazing Reflection, Tongues licking etc.....

Thanks for sharing

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on November 8, 2012 at 2:01 AM

Great shot- love the reflections! I wish you could have fit more of the left tiger in the frame, as he seems awkwardly truncated here, but understand the desire to get the closer reflection shot here. I also love the dappled forest light and great light on the tigers themselves!
-Cam

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 9, 2012 at 9:59 AM

It has all been said !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 12, 2012 at 7:43 PM

I love the tongues and eyes in this shot. The reflection does add to the scene, so if it was that or the back of the tiger, I think I would have made the same choice.

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