Esther's photos

Rose in the garden at the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5505

This Rajasthan warrior guards the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5508

Owl at Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5518

A butterfly enjoys a flower outside the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5491

A construction worker hauling morter at the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India. Because she was not in her village, cultural modesty demanded that she keep her face covered. Women were frequently employed in construction work to carry heavy loads while the men did the actual construction. AIMG_5468

Rufous Treepie at Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India. This bird is a member of the crow family and is an omnivore and an opportunistic feeder. It has discovered that tourists in the park are excellent sources for cookies and crackers and will alight on any jeep that stops nearby and pose for pictures in the hopes of getting a treat. AIMG_5450

Wild female tiger seen in Ranthambore National Park, India. While watching it, we saw it go into the tall grass. The grass shook and soon it emerged with a young, unfortunate spotted deer as its dinner. AIMG_5422

Wild female tiger seen in Ranthambore National Park, India. While watching it, we saw it go into the tall grass. The grass shook and soon it emerged with a young, unfortunate spotted deer as its dinner. AIMG_5425

Wild female tiger seen in Ranthambore National Park, India. Tigers can grow to 11 feet in length from nose to tail and can weigh up to 660 pounds. They can bring down prey many times their weight. They have a lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild and are considered to be critically endangered. AIMG_5382