June is always a special yet testing month for me as a wildlife photographer. It brings the end of the pre-monsoon tiger season, and with it, a mix of anticipation, logistical hurdles and that bittersweet knowledge that soon many parks will close for the rains. This year was no different. I planned and completed three trips—to Corbett, Bandhavgarh and Panna—each bringing its own share of challenges and unforgettable moments.CorbettI started the month with Corbett National Park, always a favourite for its classic Himalayan foothill landscapes. Early June here tends to mean occasional pre-monsoon showers, but I was lucky to avoid any complete washouts. The tiger sightings weren’t spectacular but were rewarding enough, with fleeting glimpses of stripes among the sal and grassland mosaics.
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