Rahul Mishra
Wildlife Photographer • Storyteller • India
Two Worlds.
One Purpose.
I live a life driven by curiosity, courage, and an unshakable love for exploration.
By profession, I am a cybersecurity evangelist — working with governments and global enterprises to build stronger, smarter, and more resilient security ecosystems. But beyond the world of technology, my heart truly belongs to the wild.
My fascination with wildlife began when I was just ten years old, spending hours glued to Discovery Channel, studying animals long before I ever stepped into a real forest. Over the years, I have travelled through many jungles across India, but Corbett National Park is my true home ground.
I am deeply passionate about tracking wildlife — especially tigers — understanding their behaviour, their individuality, and the powerful stories that live silently within the forest. Photography actually came much later in my journey. After years of tracking and observing animals closely, I picked up the camera not just to capture images, but to preserve emotions, memories, and raw moments of truth.
For me, the tiger I track and finally find is far more precious than the photograph itself — because it represents patience, respect for nature, and a deeply personal connection with the wild.
Milestones in the Wild
From childhood wonder to the forest floor.
The Spark
A ten-year-old boy discovers Discovery Channel. Hours spent studying animal behaviour on screen — the beginning of a lifelong obsession with wildlife.
First Forest
First visit to Corbett National Park. The sound of the jungle at dawn — langur alarm calls, the distant pugmark in soft earth — changes everything permanently.
The Tracker's Way
Begin learning the art of tracking — reading pugmarks, understanding scent-marking, decoding alarm calls. The jungle begins to reveal its language.
The Camera Arrives
After a decade of observation, the camera finally enters the equation. The first frames are imperfect — but the intention behind them is already pure.
The Portfolio Grows
Corbett, Ranthambore, Kaziranga — the forest collection deepens. Tigers, elephants, birds. Each image a record of an encounter earned through patience.
Conservation Storytelling
Photography evolves into purposeful storytelling. Each frame becomes a statement about what we stand to lose — and what is still worth protecting.
Two Worlds. One Purpose.
Balancing cybersecurity and the timeless rhythms of the jungle — grounded in purpose, learning, and a deep respect for life in every form.
The Kit
Tools chosen for reliability in demanding jungle conditions.
The Eye
- Nikon Z7 II
- Nikon Z8
The Reach
- Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
- Nikon Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S
The Rest
- iPhone
- Ray-Ban Meta
- Bean bag for vehicle shooting
- Tracking notes & tiger records
"The tiger I track and finally find is far more precious than the photograph itself — because it represents patience, respect for nature, and a deeply personal connection with the wild."
— Rahul MishraIn My Element
