This photo essay, the third in a 3-part series on Bhadra, is a compilation of some amazing images taken by participants of our Wildlife Photography Workshop at Bhadra in March. Read Part 1: River Terns and Pratincoles and Part 2: Boating on the Bhadra Reservoir
As you check into the River Tern Lodge at Bhadra, you are treated to a view that very few other places can offer. Click on the images to view them in their original size in a slideshow.
Room with a view – Photograph by Nitin Vyas
The jeep safaris into Bhadra Tiger Reserve provide an opportunity to view the wildlife in these rich forests. We set off one evening into these rich forests (a mix of semi-evergreen and deciduous forests).
Setting off into the thick deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of Bhadra Tiger Reserve. Photograph by Shivali Agarwal
Grey Langurs sat on the branches like sentinels of the forest. Photograph by Suchi Govindarajan.
As the jeep wound its way through the dense forest…Photography by Hari Nambiar
…we encountered animals once in a while, like this Barking Deer that quickly disappeared behind the thickets. Photograph by Suchi Govindarajan
We reached the banks of the reservoir in due course of time. Here, herds of Chital (or Spotted Deer) were seen grazing peacefully on the lush green grass. Photography by Sahana Vasudevan.
Peafowls were also invited to the party. Photograph by Suchi Govindarajan.
The Chital gave us an opportunity to create some interesting compositions. Photography by Hari Nambiar.
Another interesting composition by Hari Nambiar
This one posed well for the cameras. Photography by Suchi Govindarajan.
The scene was glorious, with the beautiful thick forests in the background. Photography by Ramesh Adkoli.
As we headed back to River Tern Lodge, this Grey Junglefowl (female) blocked our path and was busy with her supper. We waited till she decided to move off the road, all the while clicking away in the fading light. Photograph by Nitin Vyas.
As we left the beautiful forests behind, there was a longing to get back again for another safari. Who knows what treasures the forests would show us next time. This Streak-throated Swallow also seems to be saying “Going so soon? Do visit again.” 🙂 – Photograph by Ramesh Adkoli