The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

VedderTheFixer · 4th December 2017, 15:56

Hats off to the thread starter. I am in complete awe of the write up and pictures. The whole thing is just nuts to me and i'll need some time to process it.

Also major props for not disclosing minute details and locations. Poachers are a lot smarter than we know and they're the last folks we want to unwittingly keep posted.

Lastly, the picture of the Elephant in Musth - it is INSANELY good.

nilanjanray · 6th December 2017, 13:31

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Originally Posted by VedderTheFixer

Hats off to the thread starter. I am in complete awe of the write up and pictures. The whole thing is just nuts to me and i'll need some time to process it.

Also major props for not disclosing minute details and locations. Poachers are a lot smarter than we know and they're the last folks we want to unwittingly keep posted.

Lastly, the picture of the Elephant in Musth - it is INSANELY good.

Thanks. Here is another one of an elephant in musth.

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Nempuguru · 7th December 2017, 10:30

Very nice, inspiring, stunning set of photos, especially the rare pale tiger. I can imagine the effort you have put in behind each and every artwork. It definitely deserves better recognition. Wishing you more and more recognition, acclaims in national and international arena.

Keep travelling, keep capturing the beauty of mother nature and its creations, keep inspiring us too.

nilanjanray · 7th December 2017, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Nempuguru

Very nice, inspiring, stunning set of photos, especially the rare pale tiger. I can imagine the effort you have put in behind each and every artwork. It definitely deserves better recognition. Wishing you more and more recognition, acclaims in national and international arena.

Keep travelling, keep capturing the beauty of mother nature and its creations, keep inspiring us too.

Thanks Nempuguru. Very nice Ladakh travelogue, btw.

sami316 · 12th December 2017, 12:39

Awesome, Superb, Out of the world, Truly Inspiring, well I am short of adjectives. Hands-down, these are one of the best wildlife pics I have come across. Thank you Sir. Keep em coming.

nilanjanray · 29th December 2017, 20:53

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Originally Posted by sami316

Awesome, Superb, Out of the world, Truly Inspiring, well I am short of adjectives. Hands-down, these are one of the best wildlife pics I have come across. Thank you Sir. Keep em coming.

Thanks. A couple of recent shots.

Pelican during sunset

The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve-pelicanduringsunset.jpg

Herons, evening, monochrome

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And one of the peeping pale tiger

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Stryker · 30th December 2017, 09:35

That sunset pelican

Was this at Ranganthittu?

nilanjanray · 2nd January 2018, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Stryker

That sunset pelican

Was this at Ranganthittu?

Yes, I spent a couple of hours there on my way back from Nilgiris.

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Thermodynamics · 2nd January 2018, 14:06

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Originally Posted by nilanjanray

Thanks. Here is another one of an elephant in musth.

You've got guts to shoot him face to face in that state. How would you handle, in case he charges?
They way he is pointing his trunk appears like, "hey you, you are next"

nilanjanray · 15th January 2018, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Thermodynamics

You've got guts to shoot him face to face in that state. How would you handle, in case he charges?
They way he is pointing his trunk appears like, "hey you, you are next"

I was in a vehicle. I am not too comfortable around elephants, when I am on foot. I prefer keeping a very healthy distance.

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This tiger got featured again by Indy100/The Independent in year-ending article. See #9.

17 good news stories that proved 2017 wasn't a complete waste of time
https://www.indy100.com/article/good...devito-8086676

And a couple of recent shots. Mere birds, no big cats.

Evening

Rest and motion #monochrome

The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve-restandmotion.jpg

Maddy3008 · 15th January 2018, 20:21

Awesome shots sir !!

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Originally Posted by nilanjanray

And one of the peeping pale tiger

Seems like the tiger had a kill with him. Single horn of a herbivore (perhaps a buffalo !?) can be seen closer to the ground.

nilanjanray · 16th January 2018, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Maddy3008

Awesome shots sir !!

Seems like the tiger had a kill with him. Single horn of a herbivore (perhaps a buffalo !?) can be seen closer to the ground.

That is his tail. Different in colour compared to usual tigers'.

Hunter3077 · 31st October 2020, 08:30

Completely in awe of the photography skills you possess Nilanjan. Doff my hat. Absolutely marvellous.
Being a wildlife enthusiast myself, I can well imagine the rigours of wildlife photography. At times It can get frustrating to a limit but the love for nature and wild may well trump the unpredictable.
Look forward to many more threads on wildlife and photography by you.
Happy Shooting!
Cheers

4th December 2017, 15:56	#31
VedderTheFixer BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 71 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Hats off to the thread starter. I am in complete awe of the write up and pictures. The whole thing is just nuts to me and i'll need some time to process it. Also major props for not disclosing minute details and locations. Poachers are a lot smarter than we know and they're the last folks we want to unwittingly keep posted. Lastly, the picture of the Elephant in Musth - it is INSANELY good.
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7th December 2017, 10:30	#33
Nempuguru BHPian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: BLR-UD Posts: 220 Thanked: 862 Times	Re: The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Very nice, inspiring, stunning set of photos, especially the rare pale tiger. I can imagine the effort you have put in behind each and every artwork. It definitely deserves better recognition. Wishing you more and more recognition, acclaims in national and international arena. Keep travelling, keep capturing the beauty of mother nature and its creations, keep inspiring us too.
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12th December 2017, 12:39	#35
sami316 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 485 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Re: The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Awesome, Superb, Out of the world, Truly Inspiring, well I am short of adjectives. Hands-down, these are one of the best wildlife pics I have come across. Thank you Sir. Keep em coming.
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30th December 2017, 09:35	#37
Stryker BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 521 Thanked: 3,070 Times	Re: The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve That sunset pelican Was this at Ranganthittu?
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31st October 2020, 08:30	#43
Hunter3077 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Vizag/All Over Posts: 108 Thanked: 1,537 Times	Re: The Rare Pale Tiger from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Completely in awe of the photography skills you possess Nilanjan. Doff my hat. Absolutely marvellous. Being a wildlife enthusiast myself, I can well imagine the rigours of wildlife photography. At times It can get frustrating to a limit but the love for nature and wild may well trump the unpredictable. Look forward to many more threads on wildlife and photography by you. Happy Shooting! Cheers
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