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Dhaval Solanki posted an update: Made this image at velavadar Blackbuck National Park It […]

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:49:42 +0530

Made this image at velavadar Blackbuck National Park It was a breezy morning and we were looking for the wolf and we spotted this pair of Indian wolf where one crossed the path and another was slowly walking towards it by staying and looking here and there and i waited still switch my mode to Manual mode with auto iso to max 3200 and… Read more

Arvind Yadav posted an update: This photo was taken in my visit to Bandhavgarh in […]

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:52:29 +0530

This photo was taken in my visit to Bandhavgarh in January this year. This is the famous tigress from the park named Dotty, identified by the D mark on her head, just above the right eye.

Exif details:
Canon 80D + Sigma 150-600mm
f-stop: f/5.0
ISO: 2000
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
EV: 0

Suhas Mandal posted an update: It is an indian white eye bird. After bathing, the bird […]

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:38:53 +0530

It is an indian white eye bird. After bathing, the bird was shaking to remove the water on its body, hence the sparkling effect.

Location: Kalyani, West bengal

Exif:
Camera: Nikon d5300
lens: Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6
Focal length used: 500mm
ISO: 1600
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter speed: 1/2000
White Balance: Auto
Metering: Spot
Exposure compensation: 0

Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: This time, GIR National Park gave me countless […]

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:49:26 +0530

This time, GIR National Park gave me countless unforgettable memories.
And right here… I found my dream frame — a true lifer captured at last.

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Date Taken: 31-05-2025, 05:33 PM
Image Dimensions: 6016 x 4016
File Size: 31.2 MB
Author: Dhaval Solanki
Camera Maker: Nikon
Camera Model: D5600
ISO Speed: 4000
F-stop (Aperture): f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2000…

Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: This time, GIR National Park hit me differently. I saw […]

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:56:32 +0530

This time, GIR National Park hit me differently. I saw the forest through a new perspective—and I knew exactly how I wanted to compose the shot. I guided the setup my way, trusted my vision, and this frame is the result. A silent story of the wild, told in tones of blue and calm.

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Camera Make: Nikon
Camera Model: D5600
Lens Focal Length: 410…

Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: GIR National Park was incredible this time the lush […]

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:32:35 +0530

GIR National Park was incredible this time the lush greens of monsoon made everything so beautiful and so vibrance i just cant get over it from the greenest forest i have seen this time and at the right time right moment sometimes nature blessed us and this was the only fawn waiting to cross the road when i photographed

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Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: In the heart of GIR National Park, I defined my […]

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:01:15 +0530

In the heart of GIR National Park, I defined my perspective through the lens of nature’s vivid transformation during monsoon. The lush green backdrop added an enchanting contrast to this curious lion cub, whose innocence and energy embody the spirit of the wild. Capturing this moment was

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Date Taken: 31-05-2025, 06:11 PM
Dimensions: 6016 x…

Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: In the wild, moments are fleeting — and this was one of […]

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:29:29 +0530

In the wild, moments are fleeting — and this was one of them. I had barely three minutes to observe and photograph this elusive Indian fox before it vanished back into its den. I waited silently for over two hours, but it never returned. That day, I truly understood the saying — a fox is always a fox. Their elusive nature makes them both a…

Dhaval Solanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Who truly rules the world — me, the man behind the camera, […]

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:10:06 +0530

Who truly rules the world — me, the man behind the camera, or the humans behind me?
It’s all about perspective. In Gir National Park, we often get thrilled at the sight of a lion — but this time, I turned the lens around. The excitement on the faces of the people behind me, seeing other humans react to wildlife, was a moment worth capturing. I…

Mukesh Foflia posted an update: ID: INDIA PALM SQUIRREL, CANON: R5 […]

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:36:44 +0530

ID: INDIA PALM SQUIRREL,
CANON: R5 ii, RF:200~800.
SS:1/800s , ISO:800,F/7.1
Auto WB, Handheld.

Manohar Divekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Greater Painted Snipe Camera -Nikon z8 Lenses -Nikon […]

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:54:48 +0530

Greater Painted Snipe

Camera -Nikon z8
Lenses -Nikon z 600mm f 6.3
Focal length -600mm
Iso- 360
Shutter speed -1/1250
Aparture -6.3
Exposure mode -Mannual
Exposure compensation – +2/3
Metering mode -multi segment
White balance – Auto
Hand held
Lightroom classic
Location -Bhigwan,pune , maharashtra

Deepak Kuchana posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A Mallard duck in the urban Dallas!EXIF InfoCamera – […]

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:48:12 +0530

A Mallard duck in the urban Dallas!

EXIF Info

Camera – SonyA6700
Lens – Tamron 150mm-500mm
ISO – 3200 (had to used high iso due dim light)
Focal Length – 750mm (Full frame equivalent)
Aperture – F6.7
Shutter Speed – 1/1000Sec
White Balance – 6800K
Metering – Evaluative Metering
Manual Mode
Hand Held

PRASENJIT NASKAR posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Natures own design. Location: Jim Corbett […]

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:34:18 +0530

Title: Natures own design.

Location: Jim Corbett national park, Dhikala Zone.

Date 25/11/2023, Time ; 08:40 Hrs. Camera Sony A7III, Lens 200-600, Exposure program-Aperture Priority, Focal length used: 200.00 MM, F/ 6.3, Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec, ISO-500, white balance – Manual 4200k, No Flash, Metering mode – pattern, Focusing Point Used:…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Gaur: Indian bisonNagarahole National Park: A […]

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:52:30 +0530

ID: Gaur: Indian bison

Nagarahole National Park: A Wildlife Paradise

The gaur is a magnificent creature, often referred to as the Indian bison. Despite the name, it’s actually the largest extant bovine species. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it’s a symbol of strength and wild beauty.

Key Characteristics:

Size: Gaurs are incredibly large,…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Phantom of the North - Great Grey Owl […]

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:37:07 +0530

Title: Phantom of the North – Great Grey Owl Location: Calgary, Canada

This is the last image from the series. The bird was perched on a fence post, which is a common behavior for these owls as they hunt for voles. I had the opportunity to spend about an hour with this bird before sunset, lying across the road. I used the road as my foreground…

Keyur Patel posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Subject: Canada Goose chicks - don't take my photo while […]

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:15:29 +0530

Subject: Canada Goose chicks – don’t take my photo while I eat! haha 😛

Location – Pennsylvania, USA

Conditions/Thought process:

Morning time couple of hours after sun rise, with little clouds obscuring the sun. Family of Canada goose came out of the lake to feed on flat grass land.

they were very busy feeding while two adult parents standing on…

Vijay Kurup posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Crested Serpent EagleCapturing an eagle in action is […]

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:18:25 +0530

Crested Serpent Eagle
Capturing an eagle in action is always thrilling, especially when they surprise you with their movements. While waiting for the tiger to appear at the waterhole, I spotted this majestic eagle perched and scanning its surroundings.
Anticipating it would take off to the right, I was ready with composition. However, the eagle…

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Fly togetherVarthur Lake, BengaluruMay 2024Bird ID: […]

Mon, 27 May 2024 13:45:42 +0530

Fly together

Varthur Lake, Bengaluru

May 2024

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)

Capture from a weekend visit to the lake. A pleasant but cloudy morning. Weeds have grown a lot but do form a beautiful background. The ducks were in a playful mood and flying in pairs and groups. I visualised a frame of them flying low across…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Macro Photography: Signature Spider!!!! Mumbai Came across this […]

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:47:03 +0530

Signature Spider!!!!

Mumbai

Came across this Signature spider with its web between two shrubs. I could sit down and take pictures . The background was distracting so changed the angle to get this creamy background. It’s the background which makes or breaks a picture .
The spider moved to catch its prey and seeing it through the lens was… Read more

Sachitananda Jena posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Shot of Mating collret falcon captured Mahananda […]

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:16:49 +0530

Shot of Mating collret falcon captured Mahananda wildlife sancutry North Bangal . @Camera: Canon 80D

Lens: 150-600mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
F/Number: 6.3
Focal Length: 600mm
ISO: 800
Light Source: natural
Metering Mode: Evaluative metering
Stability: Handheld
White Balance: Daylight
Edited in photoshop