Rakesh Arora, T121 , " plotting destiny in the quiet chambers of his mind.” (Dec theme: Your favourite shot of '25)

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Sawai Modhopur , Rajasthan INDIA, “In the blaze of the afternoon heat, the tiger sinks into the cool shallows, letting the water calm his body while his mind sharpens. With every ripple he contemplates his next move — patient, calculating, and master of his world.”

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