The art of pragmatism has its charm.
Expectations and breakdowns were a pair.
Captivated by desire, bound by duty
The ugly truths of life are enshrouded in their bewildered beauty
The Laughter at Bounty Moment Calls
With quiet commotions, its silences are broken by a fall.
I am surrounded by sadness in huge gallops.
The joy of being an adult encompasses the melancholy of merriment.
We should be proud of the nights we suffer in defiance.
Mother’s lap is like a warm blanket of summer.
In the stillness, I find comfort in the stride.
Revitalizing myself to fight life
There is no tide or time to wait for.
The essence of existence can be captured.
The soul is bare.
The camera’s sound confines the insecurity.
Surmounting the heartbeat of humanity in a small whole.
The shades of gray transition to the next level
The darkness of the brain and the hope that the starry ray brings.
The heavy heart is struck by loneliness.
Betrayals lost friendships, and a broken spirit ravaged the spirit.
All warriors have wandering minds
Pouring all of our courage into the day.
Rest our hope and pray in the eternal flow.
Pray to find a new home.
We do not sleep deeply if we are awake.
We are not meant to break our promises.
We are alive wherever we are
Our blessing of life is a gift that we should be grateful for.
Isn’t belief the elixir to dreams? Dreams are the essence of man. In three words, I’d like to describe myself in Hridya as a believer, a dreamer and an achiever. I believe that you have the power to reach your goals. Writing has always been a passion of mine. In the 1.5 years I’ve been writing content, I’ve written blogs, articles, and stories, as well as social media captions, PR messages, emailers, and emails. It has been a constant search for new creative ventures. I have realized that no matter how many stories or milestones you reach, you will always feel like you are writing more. As an author, storyteller, and public speaker, I produce content that tells stories, teaches lessons, and inspires people.
Rana of Jhalana: My encounter
After tigers, I think that leopards are the most wanted to photograph. Others say leopards are even more beautiful than the tigers. “Leopards have a beautiful appearance, are highly photogenic, and are elusive, making the anticipation of finding them more exciting,” they claim. It’s hard to say what exactly makes us love leopards so much, but there is a strong connection between wildlife photographers. Their elusiveness, their solitary lives, or the fact that they are stunning animals could all be contributing factors.
I remember guides at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve telling me that “if a Leopard doesn’t want to be spotted, it won’t be spotted.” “Sighting tigers are easy, but getting a Leopard is hard.” This is true, and that’s perhaps part of why I find these cats fascinating. The perfect camouflage they use in dense bush, and the fact that they are mainly active at night, makes it very difficult to spot them. In Jhalana, the chances of seeing leopards are higher than in any other reserve of wildlife in the country. Jhalana is India’s one and only leopard sanctuary located in Rajasthan. It attracts wildlife photographers on “leap” safaris.
Jhalana, compared to other tiger reserves around the country, is much smaller. This means that the leopard density per square km is higher. The leopard density per sq. km is high here so that you can see one in the wild better. Jhalana, which covers 23 square kilometers of land, is the most densely-populated leopard reserve in the world. About 40 leopards live there, and 6-7 have territories within the tourist area. There are roughly two leopards per square kilometer. Photographers are, therefore, almost guaranteed to see at least one leopard. However, the average tourist will usually spot more on a good-weather day. As my friend Kamal Sahansi and I enjoyed the scenery with our guide Hemant Dabi, we heard a “call.” A leopard had been spotted. My guide took us on a thrilling ride through the park. He swerved around treacherous corners and made us bend to avoid thorny babul shrubs that suddenly appeared.
Our leopard was in the nearby bush. It cannot be easy to spot a leopard because their coats blend in with the surroundings.
Hemant Dabi said, “Rana hai..wait a while..he will emerge.”
Rana isn’t your typical leopard. Rana is stunning, stylish, and charming in its prime. He is bold, fearless, and friendly to cameras. Local guides refer to him as “prince,” and he gives “darshan” in the mornings or evenings so that people can see his royal appearance. He would sit in a beautiful place and enjoy the beauty of it with a carefree attitude. He would freely look around, glance at you, then look away. Rana is no different from his fellow leopards in the park. He has no fear and goes about his business without hesitation.
Rana “entertained us” by giving many poses in March 2022.
He’s a cool guy who has never felt fear. He has been living comfortably since he was born, and he enjoys the highest status in the Jhalana Leopard Reserve. You can’t resist falling for him. Rana’s personality is more than just his fierceness. It’s royal, calm, and stylish.
The most potent images of leopards are those where the leopard looks directly into my camera. The feeling of being in close contact with a leopard is both intimidating and thrilling.
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I spent 30 years working as a TV news reporter/editor for Newstrack, Aaj Tak, and IBN7(Network180) before pursuing another passion, wildlife photography. I am a beginner and learning.