So here to goes- an analogy of what I do with #KashmirFiles - A #thread

I spend approx 5 lacs on my camera equipment and spend approx 2 lacs on travel etc to enter the jungles and try to track different Tigers across India in very difficult circumstances.

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Seldom do I sight the Tiger but when I do, I have that split second to ensure I get a good shot which people would like.

Then I go back and post process it but sometimes its not good enough. So I keep trying..

I go to another jungle and the story continues.

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I keep venturing in different jungles and keep trying, sometimes I am successful and sometimes I come back with nothing.. money is draining out in the whole process.
But my passion and motive does not deter. I keep going. Always away from family

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One fine day, I get a fantastic sequence of events which may be used for Tiger conservation & I put my best foot forward to ensure its shot well. All at my expense.
What comes out is a master piece which wud show pple d true beauty of Tigers and their importance in d jungle.

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When the sequence of photos & videos go viral and I start making money out of it Finally!, people start saying that d money belongs to the Tigers & it should be given to Tiger conservation. Why so? I did my part and all the hard-work!

Its the government which will. Hopefully!
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#Thread An incident from last year.

I was at Kanha and had come back to my lodge after the morning attempt (I call a safari an attempt).
I was sitting outside basking in the sun, having coffee and transferring the work to my laptop and was reviewing some good shots.

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A #thread on #wildlifephotography for beginners was pending for long. So finally I penned it down.

I hope this helps someone pursue one of the most enjoyable, thrilling and by far the most difficult forms of photography.

Do share & please please do read. ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ™
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