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Anish Abraham posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Purple-rumped sunbird ( Male)Kanakapura […]

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:05:21 +0530

Purple-rumped sunbird ( Male)

Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

The purple-rumped sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica) is a sunbird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent. Like other sunbirds, they are small in size, feeding mainly on nectar but sometimes take insects, particularly when feeding young. They can hover for short durations but usually perch to…

Venkateswaran Krishnan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Common Kingfisher, Bannerghatta forest area Nikon D7500 […]

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:14:09 +0530

Common Kingfisher, Bannerghatta forest area

Nikon D7500 with 200-500mm lens

Aperture Priority Mode

F7.1, 1/833,ISO 3200 500mm WB Auto

Ali Mohd posted an update: Indian roller. At shakumber devi near Shivalik […]

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:30:02 +0530

Indian roller.
At shakumber devi near Shivalik hills.
Sony ilce-7m4
Lens 200-600mm Sony.
Shutter- 1/3200s
Iso-5000
Focal length- 565mm
F-6.3
I use such high speed as I was expecting that it may fly,So to freeze the action I use such high shutter count.

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: The Great Coucal: A Mysterious Bird of the […]

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:57:28 +0530

ID: The Great Coucal: A Mysterious Bird of the Wetlands

The Great Coucal (Centropus sinensis) is a fascinating bird often found in wetlands and scrub forests across Asia. It’s known for its distinctive appearance and its ability to blend seamlessly into its surroundings.

Key Features:

Size and Appearance: Great Coucals are relatively large birds…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Macro Photography: "Tree Hopper Braving the Rain: A Tiny Marvel in […]

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:14:49 +0530

“Tree Hopper Braving the Rain: A Tiny Marvel in Nature’s Downpour”

Nikon D 850

loawa 100mm

msnual mode and manual focus

hand held

f16

ss1/320

iso400

matrix metering

auto white balance

stacking of three pics

stacked in Photoshop

processed in camera raw for contrast , temperature and sharpening .

Shobhit Dayal posted an update: Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary on Dudhwa Tiger Reserve […]

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:28:50 +0530

Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary on Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Shot on Sony A7R5 FE 200-600 f/6.3 Shutter 1/1000 ISO 3200 (Auto) Exposure +2 Stops

Monica Chaturvedi posted an update: BLUE TIGER BUTTERFLIES Exif information: Camera - Canon […]

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:23:57 +0530

BLUE TIGER BUTTERFLIES
Exif information:
Camera – Canon EOS 80D
Handheld shot
Exposure program – Aperture Priority mode
Lens : Tamron 100-400 mm F4.5-6.3
Focal length – 100 mm
ISO – 640
Aperture – F4.5
Shutter speed – 1/160
White balance – Daylight

Manohar Divekar posted an update: Vernal Hanging parrot Camera -Nikon […]

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:35:13 +0530

Vernal Hanging parrot
Camera -Nikon D500Lense-Nikorr 200-500f5.6-6.3Aparture priority F – 5.6ISO – 6400Exposure time – 1/5000Exposure compensation – +1/3 Handheld

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Purple Sunbird(Female)Place: Kalyani/West […]

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:11:17 +0530

Purple Sunbird(Female)

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/1600 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1 step,ISO =2000,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kalyani/West Bengal. The shot was taken from a hide, and a tripod was used, In…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Pied Kingfisher: A Dashing Water BirdThe Pied […]

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:02:13 +0530

ID: Pied Kingfisher: A Dashing Water Bird

The Pied Kingfisher is a striking bird known for its black and white plumage and its ability to dive into water to catch fish. Pied Kingfishers are found throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. It’s a common sight near bodies of water, from rivers and lakes to ponds and streams.

Key…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Spotted deer: Curious Beauty Spotted deer are […]

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:23:18 +0530

ID: Spotted deer: Curious Beauty

Spotted deer are a beautiful species of deer native to India and other parts of Asia. They are known for their distinctive reddish-brown coat covered in white spots.

Key characteristics of spotted deer include:

Coat: A reddish-brown base color with white spots, which can vary in size and density.
Antlers: Males…

Gopal Kundu posted an update: Name- Scaly-breasted munia. The scaly-breasted munia […]

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:04:04 +0530

Name- Scaly-breasted munia.
The scaly-breasted munia or spotted munia, known in the pet trade as nutmeg mannikin or spice finch, is a sparrow-sized estrildid finch native to tropical Asia. A species of the genus Lonchura, it was formally described and named by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
Device- Canon 200D
lens- canon 55-250 mm.
ISO-… Read more

Naresh Konduri posted an update in the group Cell Phone Photography: Urban Photography. Edited in Sanpseed. Candid shot […]

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:25:54 +0530

Urban Photography. Edited in Sanpseed. Candid shot captured with OnePlus mobile

#ShotOnOneplus #StreetPhotography #BalckAndWhitePhotography

Maker: OnePlus

Model: GM1901

Flash: No flash

Focal Length: 4.75 mm

White balance: Auto

Aperture: f/1.7

Exposure time: 1/1586

ISO: 100

Location : Hyderabad

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Crested Hawk Eagle: A Majestic Bird of PreyThe […]

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:07:02 +0530

ID: Crested Hawk Eagle: A Majestic Bird of Prey

The Crested Hawk Eagle, also known as the Changeable Hawk Eagle, is a striking and powerful bird of prey found in various parts of Asia. It is known for its impressive size, distinctive appearance, and hunting prowess.

Key Characteristics:

Size: A large raptor with a wingspan that can reach up to…

Mukesh Foflia posted an update: KANCHANJANGA PARVAT: I took this photo during my trip […]

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:55:52 +0530

KANCHANJANGA PARVAT: I took this photo during my trip to Darjeeling, early morning, at the time of sunrise. Exif. CANON EOS 80D. Lens TEMARON: 18-400. SS 1/320, F/6.3, ISO 630. W/B 6500. Handheld.

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Creative (any genre): Lioness, Masai MaraSony A7R5 + Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM OSS […]

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:35:52 +0530

Lioness, Masai Mara

Sony A7R5 + Sony 70-200 f2.8 GM OSS at 200mm
ISO 640, f/2.8 @ 1/8000
Multi metering with -1EV
Manual WB at 5800K
Af area Mode: Tracking with 1 point AF and animal subject detection ON

Here’s an important tip on side lighting.

Side lighting is when you are shooting from the front and the light is falling on your subject either from…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips: A very detailed review of a series of latest images […]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:59:23 +0530

A very detailed review of a series of latest images posted on the platform:
https://www.loom.com/share/e4e1099d2d904d07898f76679fe37827?sid=ac0048df-9c72-48d6-91bb-0b41ee10c1a4

Anish Abraham posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Paddy field Pipit feeding on ants.Camera : Nikon […]

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:10:30 +0530

Paddy field Pipit feeding on ants.Camera : Nikon D3200Lens: 200 – 500 MMFocal length used : 500 mmISO : 800Aperture: 5.6Aperture priority modeShutter speed : 1/1600White balance : Flash Metering : EvaluativeExposure compensation: – 0.3 Edited in LR mobile

Vijay Kurup posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Pied Kingfisher ::: कवडा खंड्याThis click is from […]

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:52:07 +0530

Pied Kingfisher ::: कवडा खंड्या
This click is from makeshift bird-hide to explore Kingfisher in Dive Action. Although I manage to capture bird emerging from water!!! but no kill 🙁

Camera: Nikon Z9
Lens: Nikon 400mm VR F2.8
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 1250
Aperture: 4.5
Shutter speed: 1/4000
White Balance: Auto
Metering: Pattern
Exposure compensation:…

Dr.Naveen Sajjan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Captured Black Drongo two month back at outskirts […]

Sun, 19 May 2024 00:56:14 +0530

Captured Black Drongo two month back at outskirts of hospet.

It was morning time sunlight was falling directly over bird and it was sitting quietly on the perch.

NIKON D5200

Sigma Lens 150-500mm

Aperture priority

ISO 640

SS 1/125

Exposure -0ev

F 6.3

AF- C

Matrix metering

White balance Auto

Hand held

Edited in Lightroom