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Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Montagu's Harrier!!! It was shot at Bhigwan Grassland […]

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:59:01 +0530

Montagu’s Harrier!!! It was shot at Bhigwan Grassland in the late afternoon under very harsh light. The white balance was set at Daylight, but the colours had to be adjusted during post-processing. Though the image has some distractions, I aim to draw the viewer towards the harrier’s eyes.

Exposure Bias Value: 0
Exposure Mode:…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Western-Marsh Harrier!!! Shot at Baramati Grassland […]

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:32:18 +0530

The Western-Marsh Harrier!!! Shot at Baramati Grassland just before the sunrise. Shot this from the Safari Jeep balancing the camera on the bean bag. Post-Processed on LRC and Photoshop.

Camera: Sony a7miv

Lens: Sony G 200-600

Mode: Manual

Focal Length: 600mm

Shutter Speed: 1/800

Aperture: f6.3

ISO: 2500

White Balance: 5800

Metering:…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: IMPORTANT TIPS FOR POSTING IMAGESI would like to share […]

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:23:01 +0530

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR POSTING IMAGES

I would like to share with you the key things to check before selecting images for posting.

Exposure and sharpness:

Make sure the main subject is sharp and in focus.
Pay attention to exposure. Do not have overexposed areas or patches in the image.
Do not make the image very dark with no details seen, unless you…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Since this is the Vernal Hanging Parrot season, I thought […]

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 06:08:01 +0530

Since this is the Vernal Hanging Parrot season, I thought of posting one more from my collection. This angle of shooting gave the most beautiful background. Lightroom Classic is used for post-processing. There are some minimal local adjustments made to bring out the colours. I have used multiple masking with very tiny adjustments. The most…

Binesh Babu posted an update: Lion-Tailed Macaque Location: Valparai, Tamilnadu Camera […]

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:57:57 +0530

Lion-Tailed Macaque
Location: Valparai, Tamilnadu

Camera : Nikon Z6
Lens : Nikor AF-S 200-500 mm
ISO : ISO-400
F-stop : f/5.6
Exposure time : 1/250 sec
White balance : Auto
Exposure bias : -0.7 step
Exposure program : Aperture Priority
Metering Mode : Spot
Focal Length : 500 mm

Edit : Capture One, Photoshop

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Hello all, Hope all are doing good. I am continuing my […]

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:05:07 +0530

Hello all, Hope all are doing good. I am continuing my Masai Mara workshop with2 batches done. Taking a small 2 days break before the 3rd batch comes in on Monday. It’s been awesome so far. Will be back in India on 10th Sept.

Lion in Rain, Masai Mara National Reserve, Africa.

Here’s a Lion in rain image shot a couple of days back. These are easy…

Shriraj Shetty posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with a lizard killPic taken […]

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:25:43 +0530

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with a lizard kill

Pic taken at Karnala Bird Sanctuary

Was a rainy day with low light, and the shed + forest canopy didn’t make things easy.

We were patiently waiting for the bird to come with a kill for its young ones and give us a glimpse on the perch

Manual Mode with Auto ISO set between 100-6400

Hand held

RAW…

Prakash C J posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A pic of a juvenile Rhino from Kaziranga. I think the […]

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:18:52 +0530

A pic of a juvenile Rhino from Kaziranga. I think the bird nearby may be a bar headed goose, not sure, perhaps experts here can help. Nothing special about this animal except that it was very cooperative and peacefully grazing while we shot this pic from the safari vehicle.

Processed in LRC to saturate the grass, noise reduction and added…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I shot this image of an Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in […]

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:17:44 +0530

I shot this image of an Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher in the Karnala Forest in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. This was captured from a hide. I have captured many crisp & sharp photos from the hide, but I am sharing this one to gather opinions. The forest was very dark due to heavy rain, so I had to increase the ISO for a decent shutter…

Ashmit Gajwe posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A FLAMBOYANCE OF LESSER FLAMINGOS Navi Mumbai This image […]

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:57 +0530

A FLAMBOYANCE OF LESSER FLAMINGOS
Navi Mumbai

This image was shot in May 2023 when the lesser flamingos migrate from their breeding grounds in the Gujarat region as well as from Iran for feeding purpose since the wetlands contain great amounts of algae which have been nurturing throughout the years due to untreated sewage waste flowing into…

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The rare poser!Bengaluru, KarnatakaJuly […]

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:33:00 +0530

The rare poser!

Bengaluru, Karnataka

July 2023

Name: Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii)

Whenever I see this bird flying around, I keep clicking it with the hope of getting a good frame that day. I go back home and check and they are like ok types, better luck next time. Least did I expect in my recent lake visit that I’ll get to see it resting…

Amol Pawar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Do not angry meThis image was made in April 2022 in […]

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:22:56 +0530

Do not angry me

This image was made in April 2022 in BTR.

He is a well know male tiger from Khitauli range named as Chota Bheem.

During our afternoon safari we were waiting at the water body as we had already heard

spotted deer alarm calls. The tiger came from the opposite side and seeing him all the jeeps rushed to have a closed look and blocking…

Aloke Bhattacharyya posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Frolicking Flamingos Location Ras Al Khor, […]

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 09:18:31 +0530

Frolicking Flamingos
Location Ras Al Khor, Dubai, UAE

Description / Information

Background was in shade with harsh lighting in very hot condition prompted me to try out some creative images. These two flamingos were playing with each other for some time. I was following the action to get some right shots.I wanted the habitat along with…

Dipanjan Goswami posted an update: Wild dog aka dhole from Nagarahole Tiger […]

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:54:51 +0530

Wild dog aka dhole from Nagarahole Tiger Reserve!

Exif information:

Camera: Sony A7iV
lens: Sony 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS
Mode: Manual
Focal length used: 588 mm
ISO: 1000
Aperture: f6.3
Shutter speed: 1/500s
White Balance: 6500
Metering: Multi pattern
Exposure compensation: 0ev
Editing : Using camera raw and photoshop

Ojash Amit posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title- "Stare into the abyss"the whole picture was […]

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:15:06 +0530

Title- “Stare into the abyss”

the whole picture was again made in Bandhavgadh back in November, we took an evening safari in one of the buffer zones where we got to meet these three siblings and two of them were sitting on the branch and I anticipated that the third tiger would emerge in between them as they were playing around and because of…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Pride !!!!Devaliya park , Gir , Gujrat.During […]

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:18:10 +0530

The Pride !!!!Devaliya park , Gir , Gujrat.During our morning safari at Devaliya park in Gir , we saw this Male lion with these subadult cubs . We were very far so I was trying to get the subjects in frame . This was before I joined the class . Maybe now I would compose it a bit differently to get more of the habitat .I went through the…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Leopard from Panna Tiger Reserve.Sony 400mm f2.8, Sony A1

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:21:59 +0530

Leopard from Panna Tiger Reserve.
Sony 400mm f2.8, Sony A1
ISO 1000, f/2.8 @ 1/2000
Multi-segment metering -1 EV
AF Area Mode: Single point with Tracking + Animal Eye AF enabled
Manual White Balance of 6000K

IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR POSTING YOUR IMAGES.

Here are some important tips/checklists for you to tick before you post your images on… Read more

Pranav Mahendru posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Group AttackSatpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:13:39 +0530

Group Attack

Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

Made this image in Satpura last month (posted another image from this sighting before). In this case, the honey buzzard looked to the left and so I left space accordingly to compose the image.

Canon R6 + Canon 600mm f/4 IS II USM
ISO 500, f/4 @ 1/800
Manual WB
Aperture Priority

Ojash Amit posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title- "Eye On The Throne"this is a follow-up shot […]

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:12:26 +0530

Title- “Eye On The Throne”

this is a follow-up shot from the Tila one before.

In the heart of Bandhavgarh National Park, a breathtaking moment unfolded as I captured the essence of a remarkable family. Two siblings of the great D1 tiger, their father, graced the landscape with their powerful presence. The elder male sibling sat regally on the…

Prakash C J posted an update in the group Black & White photography: Monochrome landscape from Ladakh.This place is called […]

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:25:46 +0530

Monochrome landscape from Ladakh.

This place is called ‘the moon land’ by the tourist guides and the taxi drivers. Very interesting and quite photogenic formations in the mountains of mud created by melting snow. This photograph was shot in the evening and hence the very angular lighting.
Minimal processing in LRC – desaturated in B&W mode,…