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Adrian GH's avatar

You've a great eye, Frank; some really very nice images.

Sarah Bidault's avatar

Beautiful writing and photos. I felt like I was there too! Thanks for sharing.

Sally Jupe's avatar

Thank you for bringing the feeling, scent and wonder of India back to me with these glorious photos and words.🇮🇳🪷

Geoffrey Robert Anthony Hudson's avatar

Amazing photo's Frank, what a journey!!

Sue Greensmith's avatar

Fantastic images. Thank you so much for posting.

Richard Alderson's avatar

Great to read and beautiful photographs too. It made me feel as though I was there for a moment.

Siobhan's avatar

You are a wonderful photographer!

clare prichard's avatar

You are very blessed to have such a close encounter. I have lived here for decades and have only seen one in Bhopal zoo even though they are in the jungle here down south. Thank you for such stunning pics.......I hope you had a great time and were treated very well.

Michael Frost's avatar

Dear Frank, you could do a 2027 calendar just from these photos, and I'd be at the front of the queue - they're magical.

Robin Stafford's avatar

A wonderful report. We went to Tadoba a few years ago and were lucky enough to see a tiger, sloth bears, wild dogs and of course all the birds. Though we’ve been to many African parks having lived there and seen 100s of lions, tigers are something else.

And some years ago, you presented me with my Open University MSc in International Development, at the Barbican, and made a great speech!

Frank Gardner's avatar

Oh that’s great to hear! I remember that day.

Pam's avatar

I’ve always wanted to visit India - forgetting that it’s not just frenetic cities. Lucky you…

Diana Brighouse's avatar

What a privilege to have seen such amazing creatures. Thank you for sharing your excellent pictures - I'm sure that you could have an alternative career as a wild life photographer if you wished!

Christina Migone-Benfield's avatar

Excellent photos and article! Thanks, Frank.

Maureen Irvine's avatar

Wonderful photos! The tigers are magnificent creatures. Good to know that they have been brought back from the brink of extinction, a hopeful success story. ❤️❤️❤️

Aline Dobbie's avatar

Wonderful description and I know Tadoba quite well and had similar lovely experiences 2015 and 2019. Since been to Mogarkasa nearby in 2025

Deborah Heseltine's avatar

Fabulous pictures. Thank you for sharing.