Editor's Den

Ragul Patteri, Cynthia Bandurek, & Bruno Ferreto Fiorillo

Editor

Welcome to the 49th edition of PT Explorers, a celebration of wilderness, photography, and conservation. This issue brings together voices and visions that remind us why the natural world matters and why its stories must be told.

We begin with our Cover Story, Into the Wild with Hira Punjabi, where a master photographer reflects on three decades behind the lens, transforming fleeting moments into timeless calls for conservation. From there, we journey to Indonesia in Into the Heart of Seram Island by Mofeed Abu Shalwa, a gripping account of seventeen days in one of Earth’s most enigmatic rainforests, revealing the fragile beauty of life at its smallest scale.

Our Species Spotlight, Shiva Kumar introduces the elusive Galaxy Frog, rediscovered after a century, its star-speckled skin a living constellation on the forest floor. In Her Views & Visuals, Priyansha Singh shares her inspiring transition from academia to the wild, proving that passion can reshape a life and a lens.

Young voices matter too. In Cub’s Corner, Leo Joe George captures the thrill of wildlife photography and the unexpected challenges of photographing people a delightful contrast of worlds. For those drawn to landscapes, Travelogue takes you to Nelliampathi, where Dijumon Komanthakkal chronicles encounters with Great Hornbills, wild dogs, and even a black panther.

Photography meets art in Wild Arts Showcase, where Roa’ Al Madani transforms nature’s details into striking oil paintings and sustainable sculptures. And in Through the Lens, Sreeraj Babu unveils the secrets of Red Avadavats their vibrant plumage and intricate nesting rituals.

Finally, Your Gallery curates breathtaking frames from our global community, each image a testament to patience, skill, and love for the wild.

Every page in this edition is a spark of wonder, awareness, and responsibility. Thank you for turning these pages with us. Together, let’s keep the wild alive.

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