Posts by Ashish Tirkey

Camera Settings for Tiger Photography As an amateur in Wildlife & Tiger photography, we seldom realize the importance of understanding completely the camera settings in our pricey gear. With my 15 years of experience in Tiger photography, here are some valuable lessons and techniques about camera settings you may use to freeze the moment.   I : Choose the Right Camera…

Mahua, the deciduous tree from Central India is well-known for its magical flowers. The flowers are edible and holds high economic value for its produce and medicinal properties. That's why its also referred as "Tree of Life" During its flowering season, (between mid-March & April) a full-grown Mahua tree (madhuca longifolia) yields around 5 to 6 kilograms of flowers everyday. The…

An exceptional guest experience at any lodge, resort or restaurant comes from its team, food, ambience, ethos and service. Of that, I would rank its team, ethos and service the top most. Ethos can be build by nurturing the team, and infusing the right belief system. Team can be build by creating a phenomenal work culture, appraisals, allowances and leaves.  And…

Whenever you watch National Geographic or BBC documentaries on tigers - Central India is THE place, where every wildlife filmmaker and photographer loves to shoot. Undoubtedly, it's the landscape, scenic views, and forests that are ideal to photograph tigers and other pristine wild denizens in their myriad natural settings. Bandhavgarh is one such national park to visit and do full-day safaris.…