India has a unique geography, climate and vegetation that supports a
dazzling array of wildlife including the king of the beasts, the mighty
tiger. The tiger, along with many other animals in India, has historically
suffered as the population of the Indian-subcontinent grew, infringing on
the natural habitat of this predator. It is true that animals too have
expressions. There is no doubt that they can look reflective, intelligent
and happy as well as the more usual amusing or alarming. As in many other
branches of photography, the secret is often patience.
Most people start in natural history photography as an extension of an
existing interest. The big problem is that almost all wildlife is wary, and
some of it is dangerous too. It is all too easy to become so obsessed with
getting a picture that you fail to notice the Tiger's mate that is stalking
you: it may sound melodramatic, but it does happen, specially with scorpions
and snakes.
The excellent richness of Indian Wildlife, which compare favorably with
African fauna, are perhaps not sufficiently realized. Tiger is the spirit of
the Indian jungle. Even his distant roar or an alarm call of some animal
announcing his presence, charges the whole environment of the Jungle with
excitement. Acute sensitivity, secretiveness and the ability to surprise;
untiring perseverance, agility in attack, the tenacity to follow and the
strength to overpower are the qualities necessary in a successful predator.
The Tiger possesses them all in extraordinary measure. He is the symbol of
India's wilderness and its National Heritage Species. His lithe majesty,
powerful muscles rippling under a tawny coat, his symmetry and mesmerizing
gaze is a tantalizing beacon to those who want to capture this unmatchable
beauty on their lens. Tiger was ruthlessly hunted during the Raj, and in the
sixties by the dealers in the fashion trade. Human encroachment upon his
habitat and the killing of his prey species further endangered his survival.
To assist in Conservation of this magnificent feline we have joined hands
with "Care for the Wild International" wherein a part of our
revenue will be donated through Care for the Wild International to the
National parks in India. Care for the Wild International has spent over
170,000 on vehicles and equipment, which are used to protect wild tigers in
India.
Tiger Photographic Safari is an effort to create a public awareness about
this endangered species. So come and join the movement, explore and expand
your wildlife and nature photography skills and improve the caliber of your
images in the Tiger country.
We welcome you to join the Tiger Photographic Safari accompanied by a Tiger
Expert of more than 10 years experience in tracking the tiger. The Safari
will take you to Bandhavgarh National Park in M.P. known for it's highest
Tiger density (56 Tigers) and sightings. Also Ranthambore National Park, a
park very strategically located with easy access and good Tiger (32 Tigers)
and wildlife viewings.
