© Sudhir Shivaram Photography | Dr.Archana Belekar | Activity https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/members/archana-belekar/activity/ Activity feed for Dr.Archana Belekar. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:39:03 +0530 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 6d1b3040ba100bcb94e11c3010ba4117 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75678/#acomment-75679 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:53:48 +0530 e0a3a2190ba557157939da1fdb9a3080 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Bhigwan , maharashtra.NIKON D850,200-500@370mm, f 6.3, […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75678/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:53:08 +0530 Bhigwan , maharashtra.

NIKON D850,200-500@370mm, f 6.3, ISO 800, SS 1/4000.MATRIX METERING, MANUAL MODE , AFC D-9, WB 5800. PROCESSED IN LRC FOR CONTRAST

]]> 1 57d59b762814b4684cdbb2d908a092e0 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Bhigwan Nikon d 850 200-500@500mmf7.1,ss1/1600,iso […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75577/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:30:42 +0530 Bhigwan

Nikon d 850

200-500@500mm

f7.1,ss1/1600,iso 500, manual mode, matrix metering , AFC d9, white balance 5800

processed in Lrc for temperature and contrast

]]> 0 6d4d5f8e85c0f5ecc5a1f6861896ff0f Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: WHERE SILENCE TURNS INTO FLAMES !!!!!In the quiet […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75236/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:26:33 +0530 WHERE SILENCE TURNS INTO FLAMES !!!!!

In the quiet wetlands of Bhigwan, a lone flamingo stands suspended between sky and water .

nikon D 850, f 5.6 ISO 1600, SS 3200,200-500MM@500MM, MANUAL MODE , AFC D -9, WHITE BALANCE 5600 , MATRIX METERING.

Processed in LRC FOR CONTRAST.

]]> 2 f13bc40384abe2653f5b4901c3fa743c Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/75080/#acomment-75090 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:19:15 +0530 Thank you Sir🙏 for the valuable feedback

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

wow! Back after 5 weeks and so much images to review. Hope to review more often. This is a long one but plenty of […]

]]> 5eceb5a7507cc5668d6fde72c7b5b5c4 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74972/#acomment-74973 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:49 +0530 cd5987db5c97e6cd2b7e5db6747deaea Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Location: bhigwan bird sanctuarynikon d 850, […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74972/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:07 +0530 Location: bhigwan bird sanctuary

nikon d 850, 200- 500@500mm,f 7.1, ss 4000, iso 500, MATRIX METERING ,WHITE BALANCE 5600, MANUAL MODE ,AFC D9. PROCESSED IN LRC FOR CONTRAST AND SHAARPENING

]]> 3 ad2221eec1d3903f2551bbff4621eabc Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74806/#acomment-74810 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:30:18 +0530 Beautiful shot

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Red Crested Pochard (F)

Chupi Char, Purbasthali, West Bengal

Camera: Nikon Z6iii

Lens: Nikkor Z 180 600 f5.6 6.3

Focal length used: 600mm

ISO: 2000

Aperture: f8

Shutter […]

]]> 2dee5670035d5302add65e61564457fd Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Small Pranticole at BhigwanNikinD850, 200-500@500 , f […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74724/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:07:06 +0530 Small Pranticole at Bhigwan

NikinD850, 200-500@500 , f 6.3, ISO 800, SS 1/2500. Matrix metering , white balance 5800 ,AFC d9. Supported on bean bag . Manual mode .

Processed in Lrc for contrast and sharpness

]]> 2 3d76f12fb661edc4a8f5d0b423cef079 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74001/#acomment-74002 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:06:31 +0530 In reply to - Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update

Sentinels of Savannah !!!!

Bhigwan bird sanctuary

The sandgrouse couple found during the grassland safari . Even at f11 both were not in focus , so took two shots with each […]

]]> ef957962472ebcc5a2238655d7539628 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Sentinels of Savannah !!!!Bhigwan bird sanctuary […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/74001/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:39 +0530 Sentinels of Savannah !!!!

Bhigwan bird sanctuary

The sandgrouse couple found during the grassland safari . Even at f11 both were not in focus , so took two shots with each in focus am stacked them in Lrc .

nikonD850, 200-500@500mm, f11, iso800, 1/1600 manual mode , WB5600, AFC d 9, matti metering .

]]> 1 9aa4bfe68e576b7570421568a78e3c0b Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73631/#acomment-73637 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:46:45 +0530 8c55f818dea9429a3c8df251629ef0c1 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: At Bhigwan , even the water glows wwhen a gull rises […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73631/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:05:06 +0530 At Bhigwan , even the water glows wwhen a gull rises with the sun.

Nikon D850, 200-500@500mm, f 6.3, ss1/2500, iso 800

AFC D9, matrix metering , white balane 9000, manual mode , supported on bean bag .

]]> 1 334ec4a08051716ba091a44592f25466 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Sentinel of the grassland !!!Bhigwan grassland safari […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/73249/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:25:02 +0530 Sentinel of the grassland !!!

Bhigwan grassland safari

Nikon D 850, 200-500@500 mm , f6.3, iso 800 ss1/640. Manual mode , white balance 5400, AFC d9, matrix metering . Stabilised on bean bag .Processed in Lrc to crop and contrast .

]]> 1 f9e9f15c99e9b685a33ae268e0e3b3c6 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: King of good times Mumbai Nikon d 850200-500@500mm , f […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/72506/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:08:21 +0530 King of good times

Mumbai

Nikon d 850

200-500@500mm , f 5.6, iso 800, ss 1/500

white balance 5800

matrix metering

AFC d 9

processed in Lrc for contrast

]]> 2 e8c9fd1d4324d65faae983808a6d1827 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: The watchful pause !!!mumbai NikonD850, […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/71022/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:18:00 +0530 The watchful pause !!!

mumbai

NikonD850, 200-500@500, f6.3,iso800,ss1/500, WB 5600, afc d 9, matrix metering. Processed in LRc

]]> 1 8ebd8458400531de47532ff79313d9ca Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/70413/#acomment-70414 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:57:21 +0530 e4defc08c8422b6b13ea2909fd09039f Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: King of good times !Dahisar ,mumbai.Nikon d […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/70413/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:55:27 +0530 King of good times !

Dahisar ,mumbai.

Nikon d 850, 200-500@500mm, f 5.6,ISO 800, SS 1/500, AFC D-9, matrix metering , white balance 5600, manual mode , hand held.

processed in lrc for contrast.

]]> 2 fb4c2c1c9a387669cf61fcb8d2056abe Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/70076/#acomment-70082 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:53:23 +0530 Thank you for the detailed review . So much to learn even in the reviews 🙏

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

Images feedback session 1. Will be doing the second part of this soon ..

https://www.loom.com/share/7716fbfb6643451080462939d8c4e9a8

]]> 54b31126956aebe8196f88ce0a8f5618 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/69948/#acomment-69949 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:44:32 +0530 946831a6f06e735d99974e7e1afaeaac Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Indian tree frog , a lttle friend tucked away in the […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/69948/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:42:08 +0530 Indian tree frog , a lttle friend tucked away in the greens , reminding us that magic lives in the quiet.

Location: mumbai

Nikon D850, 200-500@500 mm, iso 800, f 5.6, ss1/640, matrix metering , AFC Single point, white balance 5600.Processed in PS for crop and contrast

]]> 1 009b9ee106b51870be3ab32f6eafae11 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVENikon d 850, 200-500mm@500MM, F 5.6 […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/69859/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:16:30 +0530 PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE

Nikon d 850, 200-500mm@500MM, F 5.6 , ISO 800, SS 1/1000, WHITE BALANE 5600, Manual mode , AFC SINGLE POINT, MATRIX METERING

PROCESSED IN LRC FOR B/W , CONTRAST.

]]> 2 ed461b64a239772d98e6608bb42e28ec Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/69008/#acomment-69168 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:32:55 +0530 Thank you for the feedback . Will take care of the highlights .

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

Hello – Next set of reviews – Not too happy with this set. Do go through the review to know […]

]]> 411bbc61729c8e9f96c290e085b72e37 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Love in the Micro World —ladybirds in their natural rhythm […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/68858/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:47:22 +0530 Love in the Micro World —ladybirds in their natural rhythm on a leaf .

Nikon D850

loawa 100mm

f11 iso 200. Ss1/200 with flash and diffuser , single shot , hand held , manual focus WB 5200.

processed in LRC for contrast and sharpening

]]> 0 392ad0c436f9786d8dc21e739220eb21 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/68226/#acomment-68331 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:46:44 +0530 Thank you Sir for your valuable feedback 🙏

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

Hello All, Back after close to a month as I was continuously travelling. This is a long review as I had to cover all images posted […]

]]> 076cd1eb5f9faddfeb8fca064e02bba8 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/67766/#acomment-67767 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:24:36 +0530 008cb57fbf648d2abe843709e4969f53 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: STILLNESS IN THE GREEN.I was in search os spiders and […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/67766/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:23:55 +0530 STILLNESS IN THE GREEN.

I was in search os spiders and bugs in the garden , came across this baby garden lizard . Changed my position to get the beautiful post monsoon green background .

NIKON D 850, IOAWA 100 MM MACRO LENS, MANUAL FOCUS, WHITE BALANCE 5600,F11,ISO 100, SS 1/200 WITH FLASH AND DIFFUSER, HAND HELD, SINGLE SHOT .

]]> 1 1f926de63beff0e1e40837b04c1afd9d Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/66150/#acomment-66157 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:42:20 +0530 Top right icon to attach pics

In reply to - Pratibha Boppana posted an update in the group All-in-one Pack Support

please guide me how to post my pictures. I am unable to find the attach option. Gallery is saying not supportive

]]> 558133c58a2e857f5ef63ee796b52073 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65800/#acomment-65848 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:06:22 +0530 one of the series in colour . Thank you for for your inputs

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“Eyes that hold the stories of the forest, untold yet eternal”.

Bonnet macaque in SGNP Mumbai.

nikon 850, 200-500@500mm, f5.6, iso 800, ss 1/1600, autowhite balance , AFC […]

]]> a3312eb4d04ba1a88ec55a6780520c9f Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65800/#acomment-65801 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:24:30 +0530 726996bb489812ee8ba8a67cb294d48b Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: "Eyes that hold the stories of the forest, untold […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65800/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:23:35 +0530 “Eyes that hold the stories of the forest, untold yet eternal”.

Bonnet macaque in SGNP Mumbai.

nikon 850, 200-500@500mm, f5.6, iso 800, ss 1/1600, autowhite balance , AFC D9, Manual mode , matrix metering, Hand held . processed in lrc for b/w conversion and contrast .

]]> 3 4483cc58b5825b14bc0d46057ce601a1 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65737/#acomment-65739 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:19:05 +0530 2bbe3974510c3c73876940c1e9068c86 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: SYMPHONY IN FEATHERS!!!PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE This was […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65737/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:17:30 +0530 SYMPHONY IN FEATHERS!!!

PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE

This was my first sight of the peacock dancing and what a spectacle it is ! Seeing a peacock spread it feathers first time felt like watching the forest open its heart in shimmering colors.

NIKON D 850, @500mm, f 5.6, iso 640, ss 1/320(on bean bag)manual mode , matrix metering , AFC , SINGLE…

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]]> 1 33364c68d3e96f67d579da9ba4d4c9b1 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65558/#acomment-65559 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:45:48 +0530 3811decea9c3479c327f34347a1b5498 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: GLIMPSE OF WONDER!!PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE NIKON […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65558/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:43:45 +0530 GLIMPSE OF WONDER!!

PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE

NIKON D850, 200-500MM@360MM, F5.6, ISO 1250, SS 1/640,WB 5600, MANUAL MODE, MATRIX METERING , AFC SINGLE POINT ,

PROCESSED IN LRC FOR CONTRAST AND DENOISE.

]]> 1 7b95c5a1ca6a7349da9c901a3fcb0a0c Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65484/#acomment-65485 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:29:54 +0530 25ad79e4e82482425b17de1064b475f0 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: EMBRACE OF THE INNOCENCE!!!!!Pilibhit workshopNIKON […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65484/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:21:50 +0530 EMBRACE OF THE INNOCENCE!!!!!

Pilibhit workshop

NIKON D 850

200-500@500MM, F 9,ISO 1000,SS 1/160(ON BEAN BAG),WHITE BALANCE 5800

MATRIX METERING , AFC, SINGLE POINT , MANUAL MODE .

PROCESSED IN LRC FOR CONTRAST.

]]> 1 33b03d92184b3c888507a8f700d3f1f4 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65017/#acomment-65242 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:23:43 +0530 Watched the whole video Sir. Always look forward to these review videos as they impart so much knowledge about composition, processing and camera settings. Really appreciate the efforts taken to review the portfolios 🙏

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

A lot of you are making some amazing progress and am proud of it. I like the way many of you are growing your portfolio here. Keep it […]

]]> fe8c2c5677e97558c1c86f62c9421d3f Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/64646/#acomment-64742 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:05:53 +0530 Thank you so much Sir . i have uploaded the raw file too.

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

Here’s the Part 2 of the feedback. Please do comment below and let me know if this new format of feedback is helping you become a […]

]]> 6bcea6491fa42b961d07d2a28e5d29d6 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/64503/#acomment-64671 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:36:33 +0530 9748b775d03c3e9aceaa2824108e1982 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Title: Grace in StillnessA cormorant pauses […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/64503/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:51:31 +0530 Title: Grace in Stillness

A cormorant pauses mid-preen, framed by the soft glow of nature’s morning light, embodying serenity and poise in the wild.

location: PTR

Nikon D850

200-500@500mm

f5.6

iso 800

ss1/640

white balance 5600

manual mode, AFC, single point ,matrix metering

processed in LRC for contrast

]]> 1 4d5c12cfdbdf68240dd73f4d84f7a7af Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/64072/#acomment-64073 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:11:42 +0530 b877029935ec680f59f4ac2db90b4ca0 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Flight through shadows!!!Pilibhit tiger reserve https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/64072/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:56:59 +0530 Flight through shadows!!!

Pilibhit tiger reserve
April 2025workshop

We were around a water body in PTR , a couple of Asian paradise fly catcher would dive on the surface of water and take off. Did not have the zoom to capture it from close so tried taking a habitat kind of shot.
NikonD 850, 200-500 Nikkor@500, f 5.6 , iso 1000, SS…

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]]> 1 fb4ccad0e6d2d945305d652f761b3fec Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63778/#acomment-63782 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:17:57 +0530 Beautiful. Love the processing.

In reply to - Sameer Patel posted an update

Indian paradise flycatcher

Date: 28 February, 2025

Karnala Bird Santuary, Maharashtra

Exif:

Nikon D500

Nikon 200-500mm

@660mm

f 5.6

1/100s

ISO 800

EV 0.0

White Balance 5300K

Matrix […]

]]> 28050a9d3a6872666736f6b9caac3f91 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: Grace in the Wild!!Pilibhit tiger reserve workshop […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63698/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:09:47 +0530 Grace in the Wild!!

Pilibhit tiger reserve

workshop april2025

Amidst the quiet of a forest trail, a lone peacock stands where sunlight filters gently through the overhead canopy. 

Nikon D850

200-500@200, f5.6, iso800, 1/640

manual mode , white balance 5600

afc, single point , matrix metering

Processed in LRC

]]> 2 11f069d26a6eb924ba25bc3f6af63aa1 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63409/#acomment-63466 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:33:33 +0530 @AbhiD thanks for the identification.

In reply to - Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Golden perch in Morning light.

A vibrant chestnut headed bee eater basks in the golden glow of morning sunlight

PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE

Nikon d […]

]]> 54dad097cf80a3505e2623923296979a Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63409/#acomment-63410 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:25:39 +0530 2c643500e184ace8c2debc56b75cc453 Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Golden perch in Morning light.A vibrant chestnut headed […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63409/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:24:01 +0530 Golden perch in Morning light.

A vibrant chestnut headed bee eater basks in the golden glow of morning sunlight

PILIBHIT TIGER RESERVE

Nikon d 850, 200-500 nikkor@ 500 mm, f 5.6 ,iso 1000,

ss 1/800, manual mode , matrix metering , white balance 5800, afc, single point .

processed in lrc , denoise and contrast.

]]> 4 5f37b3b2012800c8d8e41ed47f0559e4 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63007/#acomment-63247 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:46:49 +0530 @jay-shah-0294 The vegetation in the same plane as the bear is in focus and makes it look more natural .

In reply to - Jay Shah posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Grizzly in the Fields
Alberta, Canada

Description / Information about the Image – I captured this image of a grizzly from inside a vehicle, using the car […]

]]> 2fc766dc2880606366cfdc770c1206a0 Dr.Archana Belekar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/63156/#acomment-63199 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:09:54 +0530 @Dr.Archana Belekar maybe by masking .

Sudhir sir can throw some light on this .

In reply to - Parth Wagh posted an update in the group Photo Tour Participants Only

Title: P652


Location: Panna Tiger Reserve

Workshop: Panna May 2025

Description / Information about the Image

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