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Lingaraj Bandiwad's avatar

Superb Sir, Extraordinary images of King Tiger, I guess very few people have experience this Legacy walking of King Tiger ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜ Narration is too good I can imagine how fantastic it was๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ˜Loved it๐Ÿ˜ National Bird n National Animal captured in a single moment that's amazing Sir๐Ÿ˜ Kudos!!!

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks a lot , Lingaraj

Yes such sightings are not very common and definitely not common to see a tiger in this mood amidst these surroundings

Thanks for such an open appreciation

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SACHIN's avatar

He has a style , he has a swag, he's a stud !!

While going through these pictures somehow I'm reminded of Viv Richards walk in to bat, he had the demeanor of a tiger. Fearless, Powerful and Confident. Like the tiger's tail he kept his collar up !

Thanks again for the beautiful pictures and exotic locations .

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

wonderful analogy

i agree snd loved viv a lot too

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Anand Iyer's avatar

Beautiful photos of the peacock. The tiger looks real royal. If possible post some video of the hunk.

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

thanks

will forward you the video

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Mahesh Reddy's avatar

Just awesome. Felt it was happening in front of me. Swinging take sideways with that gait must have been really exciting. Being a bit selfish, if possible share a video.next time. Hope you are taking ample precaution. 6 feet is way too close..

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks a lot , Mahesh

I thought I had replied but looks like I missed doing so

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Gopal Singh's avatar

Looks that the hunk has invited for a solo meet to you. His aggression and royal walk is great. The peacock and Indian Roller are bonus.

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thank you so much Gopal

Coming soon in an hour, the sequel to it

Do not miss it and enjoy it to the hilt , which I am sure you would

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Agnidipt's avatar

Vert good read as well as amazing pics

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks Agnidipt

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Lipikka Sahoo's avatar

Hunk says it allโ€ฆ WALK SLOWLY

BUT NEVER WALK BACKWARDS n I will not win immediately but will win definitely.. Itโ€™s tigertiude is some thing I am fascinated with.. Falling in love with the lush green jungle of Kabini and lovely pictures

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thank you, Lipika

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Adv. Anupam Kumar's avatar

Such an apt title to the post, though I was moved more by the โ€˜townโ€™ rather than the โ€˜hunkโ€™. The picture-perfect green background with serenity spread all across; yes, it is a true picture of some sleepy old town, I would love to visit and maybe rest for a while. The savage concrete jungles that we live in, where temperatures soar, much more of the beasts within, than that of the ambient. I so wish to be part of such a town, but alas, itโ€™s visible only through your cameraโ€™s lens!

Or perchance this candour is just a perception created by the camera, and the forest is very much there with all the perils lying hidden beyond, and the forest all decked up to welcome the โ€˜hunk; as if proclaiming, โ€œmake way for the crown prince โ€“ make way for the future King of Kabini!

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Hi Anupam

The jungle that May evening was super special

suspended rain drops in air , carpet of green all around, moistness in the air , a bit of nip , stillness of the forest with pitter - patter of rain drops and the sudden appearance w/o any warning calls of the 'New Hunk in Town' ... it was a perfect setting to forget the fatigue & complains of the city

Step into the forest & get surprised , every time

The price was in a hurry to be crowned the king , surely & like Alexander the Great he had set out on a mission of acquisition , hence marking all his sight and leaving his smell behind

Next trip I want to see what has he acquired further

Meanwhile , thanks for supporting "InFocus"

Should it be on "magge the queen" or should I keep her in hiding for a while ??

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Papiya Ray's avatar

Awesome pictures & excellent story telling...๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks a ton, Papiya

Now make a trio to the wild soon

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Madhan's avatar

Lovely nature with Peacock and Hunk the Sultan of jungle...

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks Madhan

Nature is beautiful always , we just need to have an appreciative eye for that

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Rajesh Sahay's avatar

Tiger with it's tail up ...is an awesome catch!

Heartening that Tiger tribe has grown thanks to the sustained effort of many!

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Yes, Rajesh

The tiger population has flourished well

Of course the tail up tiger was the highlight , not easy to get such an image

Hope u r enjoying great weather in the US ?

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Nikhil Shetty's avatar

Excellent pictures & Amazing story telling.Really enjoyed it, thanks lot for sharing it, I felt the visual while reading.

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks a lot, Nikhil

That is the intent , to help the reader visualize , so that he / she gets excited to explore nature on their own

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Niral Shah's avatar

Handsome indeed !!

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Aap ko pasand aaya ?

Dhanyawad

Thanks for supporting "InFocus"

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Seema Saxena's avatar

It seems, the king was trying to smell the another king of safari lovers, The kulkarnis.

Love to feel your experiences, Parag.

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Arre tiger hamari smell na hi le toh achha ... nahin toh khair nahin

But, thanks a lot, Seema for appreciating "InFocus" and commenting

Am happy , you and other readers are loving it

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Partha's avatar

Sir, superb, Loved all the pics especially the Hunks 2nd one, what a majestic walk and we can see the royalty ๐Ÿ‘‘ of the ๐Ÿ…... Live & Let Live!!!

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thanks Partha

& Yes , Live & Let Live is lifes Mantra , applicable to all

Thanks for liking "InFocus"

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manojsingh7791@gmail.com's avatar

Awesome pics and a good description how Tigers wouldn't allow anyone in his territory.

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Parag Kulkarni's avatar

Thank you so much ,Manoj

Am happy that Manoj the tiger allows others to enter his territory

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