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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Swarnali Hazra ( @swarnali_hazra_wildlife )Picture Details:Face Off: A dramatic wildlife moment when a one-horned rhinoceros facing off with a Bengal tiger Encounters like this are rare, since both are powerful apex species, but they do share habitats in places like Kaziranga National Park (Assam) and a few other protected areas of India and Nepal. The rhino looks alert, head forward, possibly in a defensive stance. The tigress was also cautious since she was with her three tiny cubs at the time of face off. The tigress hides her cubs behind of her for their safety. Photographed at Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India in January 2025.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Sanju Murali ( @sankeera_frames )Picture Details:An Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) — white morph male — captured mid-flight with wings fully spread, displaying its magnificent long ribbon-like tail streamers. The bird’s glossy black head with a striking blue eye-ring contrasts beautifully against its pure white plumage. The rocky backdrop and water surface below add depth and texture to the frame. I spent hours near a forest stream waiting for this bird to make its aerial sorties. Freezing this split-second moment required a fast shutter speed and precise timing, showcasing the ethereal grace of one of India’s most beautiful birds.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Sandipan Dutta ( @sandipan.images )Picture Details:A subadult Monitor Lizard cautiously peeks out from the dark opening of its burrow in Periyar National Park. Its scaly head, patterned in earthy browns and yellows, contrasts against the rich soil framing the burrow.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: RONAK JOSHI ( @ronak.l.joshi )Picture Details:ETERNAL LOVE - A Sarus crane pair displaying their love. The position of both bird, symmetry makes this frame very unique to me. Location: Kheda, Gujarat. DOP: 09-03-2024.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Umasankar Parua ( @Umasankar_wildlife )Picture Details:In the dry deciduous forests of Panna Tiger Reserve, where dust hangs in the air and every sound carries weight, an unforgettable moment unfolds—P-151, a dominant male, emerges directly along our path. There is no mistaking his presence. Massive, assured, and utterly composed, he walks with the quiet authority of an apex predator that owns every inch of the forest he surveys. As the safari vehicle comes to a halt, the distance between observer and subject dissolves into something far more intense—a head-on encounter. His gaze locks forward, unflinching. Amber eyes, steady and aware, seem to look through the lens rather than at it. The symmetry of the moment is striking: bold black stripes framing a powerful face, each marking unique, each telling a story of territory, ??????, and survival. Dust rises softly beneath his paws, catching the light, adding a raw, almost cinematic texture to the scene. For a brief stretch of time, movement slows. The forest, usually alive with calls and rustles, feels suspended—as if acknowledging the passage of its most commanding resident. There is no aggression, no haste—only presence. A reminder that true power rarely needs to announce itself. Tigers are often seen in fleeting glimpses—crossing paths, disappearing into thickets, offering only fragments of their existence. But a head-on moment like this is different. It is intimate, confrontational, and deeply humbling. It places the viewer not as a distant observer, but as part of the narrative—standing, if only visually, in the tiger’s world. This image captures more than a sighting. It preserves a rare alignment of timing, respect, and raw wilderness—where one looks into the eyes of the wild, and for a moment, the wild looks back.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Ravneet Mahajan ( @Ravneetmahajan )1st Picture Details:A matter of timing A deer stands on the forest track while a tiger moves along the same path in the distance, separated only by timing and space. Kishanpur Tiger Reserve - Feb 20262nd Picture Details:Coexistence A barasingha and two crocodiles remain within a short distance of each other, on a narrow island, showing a beautiful moment of coexistence in the wild. Kishanpur Tiger Reserve - Feb 20263rd Picture Details:A simple Nudge, a silent bond. An unspoken exchange between two young souls of the wild, simple, natural, and real. Pench Tiger Reserve – Dec 2025Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Shivayogi Kanthi ( @millionpixelz )Picture Details:This photograph was taken in January 2026 at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India. The image presents a Bengal tiger within its natural forest habitat, emphasizing the scale and depth of the surrounding sal forest rather than isolating the subject. Soft morning light filters through the trees, creating a balanced interplay of light and shadow across the scene. The composition highlights the relationship between the predator and its environment, portraying the tiger as an integral part of the wilderness ecosystem and conveying a sense of calm, dignity, and ecological harmony.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Soumik Biswas ( @soumikbiswasphotography )Picture Details:The Color Palette A Mrs. Gould’s sunbird flits among the flowers in search of nectar.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Sudip Adhikary ( @junglemontage )Picture Details:Sometimes there are pictures that give you a sense of achievement after you click them, like this image of a blue banded bee landing straight on a white pentas flower. This nature’s jewel is a highly active bee in the morning and is attracted to the pollen of flowers. Photographing flying insects always gives a special kind of pleasure to a photographer. The movement of the bee was very random and unpredictable, and just at the right moment I could capture it face on while landing on the flower. The blue bands are clearly visible, showing its true character. The motion is further highlighted by the slight blur in its wings. Overall, the striking blue against the dark background perfectly complements the white flower.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Nischal Mahesh ( @Nischalmahesh_photography )Picture Details:In the lush greens of Pilibhit , nestled in the lush terai belt unfolds like a vibrant canvas of life. Towering grasslands, dense sal forests and shimmering water bodies create a heaven for wildlife in the purest form. She moves with curiosity and courage. A subadult today ... a queen in the making.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Sadananda Koppalkar ( @sadanand.koppalkar )Picture Details:A Shrike’s hunt: When we were casually scouting for some good action during monsoons we witnessed this amazing moment of Shrike in action, hunting a Calotes lizard. The Shrike tflew several times to find a suitable spot to eat its kill. After some searching, it found a thorny bush, hung its prey and ate it in front of us so typical of this bird behaviourSubmit your Entries for COLLECTION-35Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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Picture from COLLECTION-33PC: Chirag PatelPicture Details:On a hot summer afternoon, while their mother was out attempting a kill, these two young cubs were busy having fun.Submit your Entries for COLLECTION-34Participate Now!Visit WWW.INWAWARDS.COM or Link in our bio.#indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #indianwildography #inwawards by @inwawards

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