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Tigress & Cubs
After several days of not seeing tigers at all, despite hours and hours of searching, we happened across a female tiger who was caring for three young cubs. She kept her cubs away from the road beside a concrete structure, but still allowed us some stunning views.
Maya & Cub
Maya, the princess of Tadoba, teaches her young cub how to behave around eager tourists looking to see tigers in their natural habitat. This was the last safari we had booked in and it was an afternoon I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
Xylo Scent Marking
Xylo is a large male bengal tiger living in the buffer zones around Tadoba. We happened across him during a safari and spent some time watching him move through the thick bamboo. He offered the best views of the trip and didn’t hold back flaunting his prowess.
Xylo & Tourists
This photograph often induces conflict in peoples minds. All these jeeps following a tiger down the track. Many don’t realise how far back the jeeps were. The compression of the telephoto lens makes them appear much closer! Tourists help fund the protections these animals need.
Maya & Cub Walking Side by Side
During our encounter with Maya, we were able to sit back and watch her take her cub along the dirt track. It was initially frustrating to be behind them, but on reflection it was a great opportunity to observer these cats in a candid way. They were not looking at us, they were doing their own thing.
Maya in the jungle
For this photograph I opted to shoot wider and include the dense, post monsoon, jungle in the shot. This highlights the magical environment in which these cats live and play. Unknown to us at the time, Maya was with her very young cub, we just couldn’t see it in the long grass.
Xylo’s Piercing Gaze
As Xylo crossed over to our left, he walked over an area of exposed rock, offering a strong contrast against the orange dirt. As he did, he turned to look right at us, and delivered a piercing gaze. It’s impossible not to be in awe of these magnificent animals.
