Honorable Mention

Tiger: I see you!
DESCRIPTION
Amidst Tadoba’s lush monsoon carpet, hope came alive when fresh pug marks led us to him, Shambu, a massive male tiger resting in the thickets. His eyes, framed by green, and the flash of orange fur made this close-up an unforgettable reward. AUTHOR
Narayanan Iyer(Naresh Iyer) finds tranquility in the wild places of the world. Through his lens, he seeks to reveal the hidden wonders that surround us. As an avid wildlife photographer, he is passionate about documenting endangered species, remote habitats, and national parks across India. His photographs serve as an ode to the joy and rejuvenation nature evokes. By sharing images of exotic birds in flight or mystical forests bathed in morning mist, he aims to inspire appreciation and preservation of these wild places so critical for future generations. For Narayanan, photography is a meditation, a chance to admire the overlooked miracles that abound in the natural world around us.