Tough Lesson, Grand Prize winner, Endangered Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India The Nature’s Best Photography International Awards competition rewards those intrepid photographers traveling the globe to document its beauty, dramas, funny moments and diversity. The winning images of breathtaking landscapes, fascinating wildlife behavior, animal’s antics and tender moments and other surprising glimpses of Earth’s wonders and mysterious ocean depths, are a powerful invitation to discover, celebrate and protect our natural world. The Nature’s Best Photography (NBP) contest is open to photographers and visual storytellers of all ages, expertise and backgrounds and encourages them to become advocates for wildlife conservation .
The fascinating image of a mother tiger imparting a tough lesson on survival fighting skills to her cub by photographer Mangesh Desai of Pune, India, won the NBP International Awards Grand Prize and $5,000. The path to freedom for a tiger cub begins with the challenging duty of defining and protecting its territory. The photo portrays a pivotal masterclass life lesson that sets the stage for their fight for freedom.
“The scenario unraveled elegantly as the tigers gracefully entered the water,” Mangesh says. “I took advantage of the moment to capture their lively interaction, the dynamic splash of water and the majestic grace of the tigers in motion.” The photo competition awards 11 categories and the Top 100 Highly Honored final.
