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Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0530

Love the pattern of the mallard.

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update

Tried using a creative tight crop on a resting mallard. Let me know what you think

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6.3

ISO 1000

600mm

single point

AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:43:37 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I saw a big flock of Eurasian Spoonbill flying. There was […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:43:11 +0530

I saw a big flock of Eurasian Spoonbill flying. There was so much dram in various parts of the flock and I knew I would be able to isolate a few to create a surreal image, here it is let me know what you think.

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

1/6400 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 481mm | EV 0 | ISO 1600 | WB 7200 |…

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:52 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: While I was walking around The Sultanpur National Park […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:29 +0530

While I was walking around The Sultanpur National Park I found a lot of dragon flies hovering round an area. I have always been fascinated by them and wanted to click one in flight, which is a very challenging task. This one just sat on this isolated tall grass blade and I found this to be the best opportunity for a minimalistic photo. Tell…

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:11:50 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: So my last trip to Sultanpur National Park I found […]

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:11:10 +0530

So my last trip to Sultanpur National Park I found this Black-rumped Flameback also called as lesser golden-backed woodpecker. I just locked my eyes, waited and followed it around to get the best shot in the busy forest. I just fell in love with it, the colors it has and the shiny coat, it’s so gorgeous.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0…

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:15:20 +0530

@kiranshalyagmail-com I like the uncropped photo better. The composition is great.

In reply to - Kiran Tuppad posted an update Location-zTungabhadra backwatee

Camera-canon eos 1500D

Lens-150-600 mm sigma

Aperture-F6.3

ISO-400

Focal length-600mm

-0.3 ev

Shutterspeed-1/1000

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:18:58 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this loner Black-winged Stilt wading through […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:18:26 +0530

Found this loner Black-winged Stilt wading through the waters. I liked the layers in the foreground and background. While this is a common bird and the setting is ok as well I have been practicing making shots that are thoughtful and require minimum to no edits. This one I just did minimum selective editing.

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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:22:40 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: The Sun was really sharp and bright, I found a bed […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:21:39 +0530

The Sun was really sharp and bright, I found a bed of flowers where beautiful Butterflies were going about their day. I just loved the way light illuminated them and the yellow flowers. I sat down on the ground waiting for the right moment when I could capture a couple of them in the frame with the yellow flowers.

Canon R8 with RF…

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:02:10 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I found this Black Redstart at Sultanpur National park, […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:44 +0530

I found this Black Redstart at Sultanpur National park, it was preying and coming back to the same branch. I took my time to find the right pose to make this.

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 1600 | WB 5400 | Evaluative metering | LrC post processing

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:47:00 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I watched this rose ringed Parakeet pick the best […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:29:56 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Green-bee eater, feasting on a dragonfly. I waited here […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:39 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM 1/2000 sec […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:48:06 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A green bee-eater grooming itself. I liked the symmetry […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:58:07 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A tiny Ashley prinia adorned with water beaded spider […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:19:33 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Portrait of an Indian Spotted Eagle. I found this one […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:56:51 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: High-key photo I made of a Yellow-footed Green pigeon […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:37:43 +0530

@sudhir Sir, updated the shot as per your feedback.

In reply to - Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update

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 […]

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:10:30 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A White throated Kingfisher who wasn't shy, I could come […]

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

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 742mm | EV -0.33 | ISO 1600 |…

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:50:25 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A very rare bird to spot, very shy and always in […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:28:37 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Long-tailed Shrike very noise and has a cartoon […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:56:38 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A common house sparrow, lit by morning sunlight like a […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:54:54 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: If a Moorhen wanted to play holi with its buddies, it […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:01:40 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Western Marsh Harrier swooping the area for a target […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:04:41 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A Cormorant soaked in water, showing off it's shiny […]

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.

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

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.

In reply to - Sourav Mallick posted an update

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. […]

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:48:08 +0530

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: This little Grebe was found at Sultanpur National […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:28:12 +0530

In reply to - Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update

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 […]

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: Found this lovely Northern Pintail at Sultanpur […]

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

Abhimanyu Dawar posted a new activity comment

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:30:59 +0530

In reply to - Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update

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 […]