© Sudhir Shivaram Photography | Abhimanyu Dawar | Activity https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/members/abhimanyu-dawar/activity/ Activity feed for Abhimanyu Dawar. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:37:04 +0530 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 5c1cf92705c76acbd81be42ed8ad9ac9 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75876/#acomment-75877 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:47:00 +0530 2bd3987197d984c5e619b4a12fdf83ce Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I watched this rose ringed Parakeet pick the best […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75876/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:46:32 +0530 I watched this rose ringed Parakeet pick the best berries, and I waited to pick the best shot.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2000 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 8d14f22b22ca8917a49f2146fe388820 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75727/#acomment-75728 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:29:56 +0530 9fec9ae5395edfcb2cd20c70cafe4722 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Green-bee eater, feasting on a dragonfly. I waited here […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75727/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:29:06 +0530 Green-bee eater, feasting on a dragonfly. I waited here for a long time for it to find it’s food and then land to enjoy it.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/3200 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Tripod | 672mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 1600 | WB 5600 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 323a8c9794a783660540a16a7c4c6264 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75597/#acomment-75598 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:39 +0530 ff41f64590b5a0e102ca842d6325b1ad Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM 1/2000 sec […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75597/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:59:45 +0530 Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2000 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 742mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 6000 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 5569eaa712ab3084b91e5100f6252906 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75519/#acomment-75520 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:48:06 +0530 b4c067554377da86910db6df607a719a Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A green bee-eater grooming itself. I liked the symmetry […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75519/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:46:49 +0530 A green bee-eater grooming itself. I liked the symmetry of the branch it was sitting.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2000 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 637mm | EV 0.67 | ISO 1600 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 3 abefa2c6bc8c1908d7eb3959d3208c35 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75483/#acomment-75518 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:43:05 +0530 @Ashwin_Kumar I have this

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A tiny Ashley prinia adorned with water beaded spider web 😍

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2500 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 637mm | EV 0.33 | ISO 800 […]

]]> 1806da038749447a56d6c45c286257ed Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75483/#acomment-75484 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:58:07 +0530 9d50f4d2e4b65feb10155cc52f159ca7 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A tiny Ashley prinia adorned with water beaded spider […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75483/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:57:23 +0530 A tiny Ashley prinia adorned with water beaded spider web 😍

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2500 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 637mm | EV 0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 6000 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 4 09ff7859d77ab346ee0005ec21737fa8 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75449/#acomment-75450 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:19:33 +0530 abc79f16613cfd45e4b8697b252db1a7 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Portrait of an Indian Spotted Eagle. I found this one […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75449/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:19:09 +0530 Portrait of an Indian Spotted Eagle. I found this one at Sultanpur National Park, sitting quietly on a branch not afraid of me with my long lens barrel pointing straight at it.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1250 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV 0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 b051e91aeafa3b6ec87a42e832ebaa2b Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75347/#acomment-75348 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:56:51 +0530 d2929c6b80972e8c8c74aeb69a7511f6 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: High-key photo I made of a Yellow-footed Green pigeon […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75347/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:55:53 +0530 High-key photo I made of a Yellow-footed Green pigeon at Sultanpur National Park.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/640 sec at f9.0

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 742mm | EV 0.67 | ISO 1600 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 2 10c0780646c8381565889dc91437387a Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74632/#acomment-75344 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:37:43 +0530 @sudhir Sir, updated the shot as per your feedback.

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A common house sparrow, lit by morning sunlight like a monk who has an aura around them.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/640 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld […]

]]> 8d7271fa0db32df17583e50f3f265569 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75215/#acomment-75216 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:10:30 +0530 946079d49db129552fe64de65ff63575 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A White throated Kingfisher who wasn't shy, I could come […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75215/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:10:00 +0530 A White throated Kingfisher who wasn’t shy, I could come up close and make this high key image.

In post processing I reduced the texture such that it feels more like a painting than an image. All please share your feedback.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/5000 sec at f9

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]]> 1 0096a2a3e4a6ac338a8c7a5ed6ebbefc Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74988/#acomment-74989 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:50:25 +0530 247ff8ede5089bb3d3699cdc6186423b Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A very rare bird to spot, very shy and always in […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74988/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:49:52 +0530 A very rare bird to spot, very shy and always in bushes, Kalij Pheasant female.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/320 sec at f9.0

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -1.33 | ISO 3200 | WB 6300 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 d80d6f5f62e19ddf99acb6fd6f6244ab Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74711/#acomment-74712 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:28:37 +0530 ee6069ad8fc00e7f8aa4692a894b0772 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Long-tailed Shrike very noise and has a cartoon […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74711/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:27:48 +0530 A Long-tailed Shrike very noise and has a cartoon like sound. It is such a delight to hear its call and song. I found this in the mountains near Guptkashi.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1600 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.67 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 2f9a1569e8f2db12dba09d347c245236 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74632/#acomment-74633 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:56:38 +0530 665570e49288a32d14d8ebc26517ac4e Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A common house sparrow, lit by morning sunlight like a […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74632/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:56:02 +0530 A common house sparrow, lit by morning sunlight like a monk who has an aura around them.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/640 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV 0 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 2 6a906554f5dbd4a18acc0805970c3074 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74372/#acomment-74373 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:54:54 +0530 4f8757358021fc17e28e4801c32413ab Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: If a Moorhen wanted to play holi with its buddies, it […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74372/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:54:33 +0530 If a Moorhen wanted to play holi with its buddies, it might look like this 😆

Happy Holi all.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1250 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.67 | ISO 400 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 fa010357bccb7166ea67eda322a8d34b Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74260/#acomment-74261 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:01:40 +0530 f7c14fb59f29163205b884f68c56d094 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Western Marsh Harrier swooping the area for a target […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74260/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:36 +0530 A Western Marsh Harrier swooping the area for a target to hunt, intense look. This was shot at Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/4000 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 6300 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 2 0220711abcc2e710f455c497218e1040 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74207/#acomment-74208 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:04:41 +0530 abff4e6307f2e1f95b109084bf7f9685 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Cormorant soaked in water, showing off it's shiny […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74207/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:04:04 +0530 A Cormorant soaked in water, showing off it’s shiny coat with a snob pose 😜

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/500 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 672mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 3200 | WB 6900 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing.

]]> 1 3f619f325ababe63af7b2e86829cdd7f Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73867/#acomment-73900 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:57:00 +0530 @Sourav83 I like the composition in RAW. It shows the emotions and the habitat. I would suggest you keep that composition and not close crop on their faces.

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The second safari began under a quiet sky.

In the first, we had heard the tiger — a low, distant growl rolling through the forest — but the jungle had denied us his presence. […]

]]> 0ccefacd334b2870ac139d9c130ca61f Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73751/#acomment-73752 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:48:08 +0530 7be44ced3276cea05a21648f2c6d4d69 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: This little Grebe was found at Sultanpur National […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73751/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:47:47 +0530 This little Grebe was found at Sultanpur National Park, notice the water droplets it’s carrying on it’s back.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1600 sec at f7.1

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 400mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 1600 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 2 8257e0c4b19b454cf7ec3a094af30104 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73696/#acomment-73697 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:28:12 +0530

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Found this lovely Northern Pintail at Sultanpur National Park. I was just sitting on the ground watching them wade through the water in early morning sunshine.

Canon R8 with […]

]]> 13f930f04521aa3a6d2cf51119cd6214 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this lovely Northern Pintail at Sultanpur […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73696/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:27:17 +0530 Found this lovely Northern Pintail at Sultanpur National Park. I was just sitting on the ground watching them wade through the water in early morning sunshine.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/2500 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV 0 | ISO 1600 | WB 6900 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 daa27dd52e8244d36513f3adc65d600c Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73665/#acomment-73666 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:30:59 +0530

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This Indian Pond Heron was half lit in the sunlight. Looked beautiful in the morning sunlight at Sultanpur National Park.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1250 sec […]

]]> 4ec56347204fe51b1b4135328335b00b Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: This Indian Pond Heron was half lit in the sunlight. […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73665/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:30:10 +0530 This Indian Pond Heron was half lit in the sunlight. Looked beautiful in the morning sunlight at Sultanpur National Park.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1250 sec at f9.0

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 200mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 6300 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 076190be4c8cfb637303ad4adec61640 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73618/#acomment-73619 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:55:31 +0530 3c414448bfa9207088f767d6c9d1b739 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I saw this Drango trying to catch insects, it's […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73618/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:54:48 +0530 I saw this Drango trying to catch insects, it’s multiple attempt gave me multiple chances to get the right angle.

I know it’s a flat image, so I did some extra processing in the LrC to give it some character. I’m still not very good at in-flight captures and trying to practice them whenever I get a chance.

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]]> 1 e8bdc7b9ac14183679bf301cf71c39e6 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73575/#acomment-73576 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:51:47 +0530 06b5774185b864d2be4e03a4fa9cc11e Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this Common Moorhen feeding on grains from the […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73575/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:51:27 +0530 Found this Common Moorhen feeding on grains from the ground. I was sitting down to capture some of the ducks at Sultanpur and surprise surprise…. this one emerges from the left.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/800 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 800 | WB 6900 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 db603204f490e5829752bfe418574cd8 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73498/#acomment-73499 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:15:06 +0530 9fb0d0da99f73d3b7ceaf335171fb60b Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this Swamphen building a home, stick by stick. […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73498/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:14:05 +0530 Found this Swamphen building a home, stick by stick.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1600 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.67 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 193ef043905ffc1d9c1aa9a068436ada Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73378/#acomment-73379 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:13:42 +0530 ed88a1ce34fcf62a363a434e9ce498ff Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this Indian Spot-billed Duck wading through the […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73378/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:12:29 +0530 Found this Indian Spot-billed Duck wading through the water at Sultanpur National Park. I wanted to create an image with a mirror effect.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1600 sec at f/9.0

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.67 | ISO 800 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 2 3ac5c8304306a0c14fecb35e4f97bb73 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73321/#acomment-73322 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:47:12 +0530 a125db1600f6f8fc5b5a508535675edf Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this lovely Kingfisher soaking up the sun at […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73321/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:46:51 +0530 Found this lovely Kingfisher soaking up the sun at Sultanpur National Park.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1250 sec at f/9.0

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | EV -0.67 | ISO 400 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

]]> 1 b5e74ef4e4aa88f843a665f3265349de Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73214/#acomment-73297 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:01:28 +0530 Thanks! @gaurav-patil I agree. unfortunately I was very close to the subject with my 200-800 mm lense and couldn’t back up quickly so the close shot without much space.

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I have always been intrigued by a Jungle Babbler. They are always in a group and seems like they are hunting. They are very common and one can spot them all over India. I […]

]]> 5e5217198b3d57a4232462bd30a44741 Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73214/#acomment-73215 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:47:32 +0530 e52869edb667459456cb183717c4f5a8 Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I have always been intrigued by a Jungle Babbler. They […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73214/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:45:57 +0530 I have always been intrigued by a Jungle Babbler. They are always in a group and seems like they are hunting. They are very common and one can spot them all over India. I found this one on one of the nature walks in Gurugram where I often go for practicing photography.

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