03/06/2026
You know the saying, “Sau Sonar ki, ek Lohar ki”? A hundred small taps from a goldsmith are nothing compared to one solid hit from a blacksmith. That is exactly what happened to us.
The forest had too many gypsys around. To avoid the crazy disturbance, the tigress walked right into the super dense forest with her cubs. While the crowd was stuck driving blindly and kicking up dust, we decided to be the blacksmith. We completely left the scene & drove far away.
The hardest part? Absolutely no pugmarks to follow. We had to rely purely on the sounds of the jungle. We turned off the engines and sat in total silence, straining our ears to catch even the faintest crunch of dry leaves or a distant alarm call.
We finally waited at a quiet spot a km away, hoping our math was right. And then, it actually happened.
The leaves parted and she walked right out into the open with her cubs. No other gypsy’s, no disturbance, just us and them in pure jungle silence.
If you just follow the crowd, you’re only going to get dust, noise, and frustration. But if you have the patience to step back and actually listen to the forest, the jungle rewards you. It’s not about only getting lucky.. you have to earn those quiet, unforgettable moments all to yourself.
Gears in action - The fabulous Nikon Z9 clubbed with the beast - Nikkor Z 70 200mm F2.8
Shot on a Meticulously Curated Wilderness Experience for a dear friend Anil & his son Anirudh !!
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