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Originally Posted by graaja Fantastic thread Dr.AD, and fantastic captures of the wild life. Though you can compare and find issues with the pictures, your pictures do not look like that from a newbie at all. You got some fantastic composition and depth of field in many of your images. I am sure this is going to improve by several notches in a few such drives. |
Thank you very much Ganesh. Yes, I hope I keep improving with more such trips and looking forward to more trips with guys like Robi, you, KarthikK, deepfreak15 et al. I have learnt whatever I have through my discussions with all of you guys.
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Originally Posted by TurboGuy Wow! What a lovely set of cars and the big cats. Stunning photographs, I must say. Btw, I feel jealous for those tiger sightings Despite been to Kabini half a dozen times and even after a dozen safaris, I am yet to spot one! They look majestic and of course the 3s too. |
Thank you very much. Yes, we were indeed very lucky this time. I have taken such safaris in the past and never saw anything this interesting.
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This is cool. Btw, is this something the Kaav recently allowed to do? I was always told the safaris are conducted by JLR alone and their guests get preference for those Boleros. Last year when I was at the Waterwoods, the safaris were operated by JLR alone. Anyways, it's good to have Isuzu vehicles around with some good naturalists.
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From what I heard, other lodges such as Kaav as allowed to run their own safaris only when JLR safaris are fully booked. We were there during the log weekend for Holi and the JLR resort and safaris were fully booked. That is why Kaav was running their own Isuzu safaris. I think if the JLR safaris are not fully booked, then the other lodges will be required to use the JLR safaris for their guests and not their own safaris.
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Originally Posted by smsrini JLR is perhaps the best / only safari operator in the region, so if wildlife is your aim, then look no further. Other hotels bring their guests to JLR for the safaris.
The other JLR property to visit is the Old Magazine House near Dandeli i think. Great for BirdWatching and Photography. |
The other JLR property which I really loved is the River Tern resort near Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The cottages on that small island overlooking the backwaters are really pretty. And that is one JLR property where even if you dot go on a safari, you can just sit in your cottage balcony and still enjoy the views and the birds coming on the water there. That place is extremely scenic.
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Originally Posted by Memnon The comparison, comments and tips you discussed regarding wildlife photography were very informative. Thanks for that! |
Thank you very much.
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From a ground clearance perspective, how do you compare the two cars?
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I don't think there is much difference in effective ground clearance. I think the 340i is slightly lower, but is much stiffer too. In neither cars we had any issue with crossing any of the speed-breakers or handling any potholes. Robi can comment more on how the ground clearance of 340i, but as far as I can tell, there is no reasons to worry at all.
In my 320d, I have handled many bad roads, some terrible roads, and crossed uncountable number of speed-breakers (some monster speed-breakers) so far, and as long as I am careful, it can handle all of that without issue. Yes, one has to be very slow and very careful. But that becomes second nature eventually after one gets used to handling low slug sedans on Indian roads.
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Originally Posted by Stryker Nice set of pictures you got there, Dr.AD! Jayant is indeed a very good tutor, one of the best in the business. Lovely set of cars too! |
Thank you very much.
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Originally Posted by Vik0728 Amazing writeup Anand sir and an equally impressive eye candy shots of the Bimmers in wild!!
Kabini is a very special place for anybody who has the slightest interest in Karnataka wildlife...but your thread just projects how a couple of German thoroughbreds can add on to this explicit wilderness |
Thank you very much.
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JLR have jacked up the package costs significantly at Kabini in the recent past and all the additional charges makes it a bit of a rip off IMO. In fact, I have had ten times more luck with Bandipur and KGudi! I have been visiting various JLR properties across Karnataka for over 11 years now. All said and done, Kabini is still very special...all the more so as I have not had any luck to snap the illusive black leopard (Saaya) till date. |
Yes, agree that Kabini is very expensive. As I mentioned above, the other JLR property I really like is the River Tern lodge. Fortunately, that is cheaper than JLR Kabini too.
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Although Robbie's 340i looks menacing, I personally prefer the ageless aggression facia on your 320D somehow.
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Hahaha, thank you :-) Jokes apart, yes, I think the F30 has a very clean design that still looks great. G20 is a bit too busy in the front, but I am sure we will all get used to that and it will grow on us. Overall, G20 is still a great looking car and the M340i especially looks stunning with the matte grill etc.
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Looking forward to seeing these two wild Bimmers in person soon.
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Sure, looking forward to meeting you in person in one of the future meets/drives.