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Jewels of the Indian Jungle

byYashpal RathoreAvailable online and takes projects across IndiaStarts from4,500 per printView full gallery

The forests of India hold secrets that reveal themselves only to those who wait. From the royal gaze of Ranthambore’s tigers to the quiet beauty of a waterhole at dawn, these portraits capture the wild as it truly is.

The Queen of Ranthambore, a tigress known as Arrowhead, on a territorial walk. She moved with a royal grace, allowing me to capture this powerful, head-on portrait.

A close-up portrait of Kajri, a beautiful tigress named for her mesmerizing, kohl-lined eyes. She is resting in a waterhole, her gaze intense and captivating.

Riddhi and Siddhi, the cubs of the famous tigress Arrowhead, resting on a rocky ledge. They are the future of the tiger population in Ranthambore.

That magic moment every photographer waits for: the "Palat," or look back. This tiger obliged with a final glance just before disappearing into the tall grass.

A portrait of a young male tiger resting in the soft light of the forest, his gaze calm and confident.

A tiger cooling off in a water body, a common sight during India's long summers. Access to water is a critical part of a tiger's territory.

About Jewels of the Indian Jungle

The 'Palat' is that final look back before an animal vanishes into the brush. It is rarely caught by accident. It takes days of observation, understanding the tiger's path, and sitting in silence for hours. If you want a photo that captures the true spirit of the animal rather than just a quick snapshot, we will need to put in the time together on location.

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