My very first encounter with a tiger in the wild will forever stay etched in my memory. For the first two hours of the safari, there was silence, no movement, and I had almost begun consoling myself with the thought that sometimes you return without a sighting—and that’s also a part of the jungle’s magic. But then, the moment unfolded—the fearless, royal entry of the Magge female of Kabini.
The sheer presence of the tiger left me astonished. It truly felt like love at first sight, something awakening within me for the very first time. I consider myself incredibly fortunate that my first jungle safari gifted me such an unforgettable experience. What began as just “testing the waters” in wildlife photography has now become a passion, a pursuit I feel deeply connected to.
This encounter reminded me that a tiger is more than a majestic sight—it’s a guardian of the forest and a keystone of the ecosystem. Protecting them means protecting the wild itself. My first sighting wasn’t just a photograph; it was a reminder of the responsibility we all share in preserving nature’s balance.
Lens and Landmarks 