My 1st Tiger from Nagarahole (Coorg side)

My maiden drive into the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Coorg side) and I was greeted by this massive male tiger. He was too big to fit in my lens, friends this is my first Tiger from Nagarahole range and this forest is amazingly beautiful with a high density of prey. I don’t think I should describe this tiger, the image speaks for him.
My visit was not the normal game drive trip, I was actually on an assignment at this park. I had very less time but was expected to do more; it was only because of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve team that I managed to complete my assignment successfully. And for the first time during this trip I had severe sting by a Red Scorpion on my finger, I have photographed the culprit as well and will share it soon. He will be remembered all my life as he has left the pain in my left arm that is quite severe and is expected to be there for few more days.
Thanks to Team Naragahole Tiger Reserve for ensuring that I completed my assignment successfully.
21st Feburary 2014
Location - Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka State
Camera - Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon f4 500mm lens
EXIF - ISO 500 Av 4 Tv 1/320 sec EC -0.7, small crop for composition

Beautiful details.A predator caught in one of his softer moods, Always great to hear of tiger sightings in the forests of the south.TFS

Such a great image this is..............

lovely close up praveen. super details. The coorg side of nagarhole has special place in my heart . I have done quite a few walks here as a part of the line transects organised by CWS... saw my first tiger on foot and also had a very close shave with a tusker here. what was the assignment if i may ask???

TFS
Roopak

Thanks guys for viewing and commenting. Roopak i was there to do due diligence for Wildlife Warriors Awards, meet and interview all nominations. There will be coverage of this in the month of June

Lovely male tiger. Nice eye contact. This image reminded me of one nice sighting from a watch tower where its moaning call was reverberating through the jungle. Its been several years since then. Happy to see an image from that part of Nagarhole. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi