© Sudhir Shivaram Photography | Avinash Kamtikar | Activity https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/members/avinash-kamtikar/activity/ Activity feed for Avinash Kamtikar. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:09:56 +0530 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7b8e50e5111383b870262174a67aefaa Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/68432/#acomment-68612 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:59:24 +0530 😀👏👏👏

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update

I’m deeply honoured to be invited as one of the Jury Members for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 62, hosted by the Natural History Museum, London.

To be part of the world’s […]

]]> 24ad3b9e104e73db342f04febce0aff2 Avinash Kamtikar started the discussion Planning to visit Kabini in Oct’25 in the forum Travel Together https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/forums/discussion/planning-to-visit-kabini-in-oct25/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:06:42 +0530 Planning to visit Kabini in Oct’25

Hi all, I am planning to visit Kabini/ Bandipur in October. I am extremely keen to go on Safaris in the wild and try out some photography. I would be grateful if someone can guide on best place to stay and how to go about the trip.

]]> cfa863164db4207438ecabd035e5cff8 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/65017/#acomment-65026 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:52:00 +0530 Hi @Sudhir Sir, just went through the entire video. And I can’t tell you how much valuable these feedback videos are. Apart from the courses, there is so much learning in them. Thanks for sharing. It is great to see some wonderful talents honing their skills on this platform.

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 […]

]]> 075879221953abcd63c8b5c05f111d24 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/62695/#acomment-64482 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:54:10 +0530 @Sudhir Shivaram thank you Sir for your most valuable feedback and insights. Will surely keep the same in mind and continue improving.

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Landscape Photography The beautiful Hyderabad Secretariat building glitters like gold in the night sky. Camera: Sony a7iv Lens: Sony 70-200mm f2.8 […] ]]> 3328841774bc42bd8076a2e85e3771fd Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/62856/#acomment-62956 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:08:13 +0530 Thank you @sudhir sir for your feedback. I will surely keep the same in mind and keep on working on improving my photography…

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

Review and feedback on the next set of images. Some amazing images posted in this sloth. Do check out the […]

]]> 786597cdbb4100105504054e11ed8941 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/62695/#acomment-62696 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:52:52 +0530 In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Landscape Photography The beautiful Hyderabad Secretariat building glitters like gold in the night sky. Camera: Sony a7iv Lens: Sony 70-200mm f2.8 […] ]]> 7f44ad59843213d3077885de54c9cccb Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: The beautiful Hyderabad Secretariat building glitters […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/62695/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:46:38 +0530 The beautiful Hyderabad Secretariat building glitters like gold in the night sky.

Camera: Sony a7iv
Lens: Sony 70-200mm f2.8 GM
Aperture: f2.8
SS: 1/13 seconds
ISO: 800
WB: AWB
FL: 200mm
ev: 0
MM: Multi
Focus Mode: AF-S
Focus Area: Zone

]]> 3 6fac59d4a39a288faf99766a5828e0b8 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/61778/#acomment-61779 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:22:39 +0530 In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Couple altercation!Saw these two Roufus Treepie involved in the altercation early in the morning in the backyard.

Location- AWHO […]

]]> 2a8bd4ce00f30b61d6c63b0fdde0bef8 Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Couple altercation!Saw these two Roufus Treepie involved […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/61778/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:19:59 +0530 Couple altercation!Saw these two Roufus Treepie involved in the altercation early in the morning in the backyard.

Location- AWHO Colony, Secunderabad

Camera: Sony a7iv

Lens: 70-200 mm f2.8

Focal length: 200 mm

Aperture: f2.8

SS: 1/200

ISO: 800

White Balance: Shade

MM: Multi

EV: 0

Post processing in Lightroom mobile

]]> 1 be7549f3438b470bf5f76ef5c6917993 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/57628/#acomment-57632 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:58:26 +0530 Nice capture. I feel it could have looked good in portrait mode as well

In reply to - Basit Alvi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds Indian White Eye Got an opportunity to photograph these lovely birds from a hide. These birds were coming to take a dip in water along with munias. […] ]]> ff68d44ea32bbd87ac4bd8ca72b4434b Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Description: Blue Flycatcher shot in my […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/56032/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:45:07 +0530 Description: Blue Flycatcher shot in my backyard.

Camera: Sony a6100
Lens: Kit lens 55-210 f4.5-6.3
Focal Length: 210 mm
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/400
White Balance: 5400k
Metering: Multi
Exposure Compensation: 0
Focusing Points used: Flexible Spot-S

]]> 0 999853d371f5b7cced9fff6503149b18 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/55778/#acomment-55810 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:54:37 +0530 Nice pic. But I think the photo is a little hazy and the subject is in the centre hence not in line with the composition guidelines.

In reply to - Anil Joshi posted an update Black necked stork captured at dhanauri wetlands (unedited) ISO – 200 Focal Length – 750mm (200-500mm)lens with crop body Aperture – f5.6 Shutter- 1/320s Mode – matrix mode WB […] ]]> af7754400bacdcc09d9872aaad3de440 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/55799/#acomment-55809 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:52:53 +0530 Very nice 👌

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

The Red-crested pochard(Mr.& Mrs)

Place: Purbashali/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor Z 180-600mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/2000,Aperture […]

]]> 87e35965cfc1f1d595bb8d6ff79a52bf Avinash Kamtikar started the discussion Corbett trip in May in the forum Travel Together https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/forums/discussion/corbett-trip-in-may/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:27:11 +0530 Corbett trip in May

Hello. I am planning for a trip to Corbett Tiger reserve in May. I wanted to know if it’s a good time to get good sightings of Tigers, Elephants and other animals. Also needed help with the Safaris and places to stay including Dhikala lodge.

]]> 9830e00b03f88f83488311ab81ae3131 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/55120/#acomment-55162 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:56:47 +0530 Thank you sir for your valuable feedback

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

The next set of review from where I left off previous time. Some good inputs for […]

]]> 4a4c1dab7de0369b28523612a14b6d44 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/55112/#acomment-55113 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:13:37 +0530 In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Creative (any genre)

Sun-kissed Bougainvilleas in the morning. Camera:a6100

Lens: 55-210 f4.5-6.3

Focal Length: 210 mm

ISO:1600

Aperture:6.3

Shutter […]

]]> 06f4a4ec5169193908fcc52c8a319bc9 Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Creative (any genre): Sun-kissed Bougainvilleas in the morning. […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/55112/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:12:34 +0530 Sun-kissed Bougainvilleas in the morning. Camera:a6100

Lens: 55-210 f4.5-6.3

Focal Length: 210 mm

ISO:1600

Aperture:6.3

Shutter Speed:1/4000

White Balance:shade

Metering:spot

Exposure Compensation: 0

Focusing Points used: Center

Tried to capture the Rim light effect on these Bouganvilleas. The sunlight was falling from behind giving this beautiful rim light effect.

]]> 2 6938ec1298f3581b133f673e1cc68715 Avinash Kamtikar started the discussion New Lens for Sony Full Frame camera in the forum Everything Photography https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/forums/discussion/new-lenses/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:38:40 +0530 New Lens for Sony Full Frame camera

I am planning to buy the new lenses for my Sony Full Frame Camera. There’s a budget constraint but I do want the following:
1. A zoom lens ranging from 20mm till 200mm and with wider aperture & Image Stabilization
Can anyone suggest best lens in this category (I am ok to go with a third party lens)

]]> 0521b81d1d27e8d5da96179635c758c7 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54786/#acomment-54842 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:17:52 +0530 Nice layers in the image. But it looks a little cluttered. The sky is little overexposed.

In reply to - Su NE eL posted an update in the group Landscape Photography

Combined three exposures to make HDR. Image made around 06:30 hrs at meghadri gedda reservoir, Vizag. Wanted to show the landscape making the palm […]

]]> c181126bebc84a9359bd8a5fb21b5723 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54493/#acomment-54543 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:28:56 +0530 @sudhir In this image, is it the distracting leaves alone that is not in place or anything else that i need to rectify?

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass in the garden while it caught my attention. Camera: Sony a6100Lens: E 55-210 […]

]]> e60d8a67d6789ed4ce896aeeaf40becc Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54493/#acomment-54542 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:27:16 +0530 @sudhir Sir – I am trying but, unable to get the kind of sharpness or clarity with my existing camera (Sony a6100 and the kit lens E55-210 f4.5-6.3).
I am already in the process of taking your course and I will surely implement as instructed by you. I plan to upgrade my Camera as well as lens to a Full Frame Camera & G or GM lenses).

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass in the garden while it caught my attention. Camera: Sony a6100Lens: E 55-210 […]

]]> 5d54123847b51b2733783278c50ab3cb Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54493/#acomment-54532 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:53:51 +0530 @Sudhir Shivaram sure sir.

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass in the garden while it caught my attention. Camera: Sony a6100Lens: E 55-210 […]

]]> 4775a23531d807b5da39ec5751a5251a Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54457/#acomment-54530 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:08:52 +0530 @Sudhir Shivaram ok sir.

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

I meet this lovely spotted owl almost everyday during my morning walks. I love taking it’s pics while it sits there. Kind of developed a […]

]]> 129616c3886c58f8e58dc3fa29cafa62 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54493/#acomment-54494 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:17:22 +0530 In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass in the garden while it caught my attention. Camera: Sony a6100Lens: E 55-210 […]

]]> bb27f0c43ba8a538199f12fe712eaece Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54493/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:47:46 +0530 This little lizard was strolling through the lemon grass in the garden while it caught my attention. Camera: Sony a6100Lens: E 55-210 f4.5-6.3Focal Length: 210ISO: 2500Aperture: f/6.3Shutter Speed: 1/250White Balance: shadeMetering: multiExposure Compensation: +1Focusing Points used: Center focus

]]> 5 071dd8651edf43b3cc44d4e276e9bb70 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54457/#acomment-54459 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:16:37 +0530 In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

I meet this lovely spotted owl almost everyday during my morning walks. I love taking it’s pics while it sits there. Kind of developed a […]

]]> a129eb2eb942916c8689e3fccd350b35 Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I meet this lovely spotted owl almost everyday during […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54457/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:57:21 +0530 I meet this lovely spotted owl almost everyday during my morning walks. I love taking it’s pics while it sits there. Kind of developed a bonding with it.
Camera: Sony a6100

Lens: E55-210 f4.5-6.3

Focal Length: 210mm
ISO: 200

Aperture: f/6.3

Shutter Speed: 1/200

White Balance: AWB

Metering: Multi

Exposure Compensation: 0

Focusing Points…

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]]> 3 074ac73694fafb10247b2ebcc07e4718 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54243/#acomment-54439 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:14:35 +0530 @Sudhir Shivaram thank you sir for your valuable feedback. I will surely incorporate your inputs.

In reply to - Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Cell Phone Photography The beautiful St.George’s Church at Kochi at night. iPhone 15 Night mode Minor Post processing on Lightroom ]]> 8a60e617e542f265dad2bd883e55f7b8 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54422/#acomment-54437 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:06:40 +0530 @Chakrapani Sharma thank you so much for your inputs. You almost have all lenses covering entire focal length range. If I may ask how much the whole set cost you

In reply to - Chakrapani Sharma posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Found this monkey staring at something through the gap between the bifurcated trunk of tree. Captured this while I was setting up my camera […]

]]> 98e3b309675928ca0472922ef5d75f25 Avinash Kamtikar posted a new activity comment https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54422/#acomment-54425 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:50:23 +0530 Hi Chakrapani. This is Avinash.

i wanted to know how is your experience and feedback on Sony a7iv. And what are the lenses that you have.

In reply to - Chakrapani Sharma posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Found this monkey staring at something through the gap between the bifurcated trunk of tree. Captured this while I was setting up my camera […]

]]> 14f0b71c2630e775bfc31376f0c9df70 Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Cell Phone Photography: The beautiful St.George’s Church at Kochi at […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54243/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:27:39 +0530 The beautiful St.George’s Church at Kochi at night.
iPhone 15
Night mode
Minor Post processing on Lightroom

]]> 2 033a465b6248a8cf03eed9aa9183f589 Avinash Kamtikar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Peacock strolling early in the morning Sony […] https://learn.sudhirshivaramphotography.com/news-feed/p/54162/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:01:16 +0530 Peacock strolling early in the morning
Sony a6100
E55-210 f4.6-6.3
Focal length- 210 mm
f/6.3
SS-1/500
ISO 10000
AWB
Matrix metering mode

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