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Gaurav Patil posted an update: Mute swan low-key portraitNikon d7200Sigma […]

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:37:04 +0530

Mute swan low-key portrait

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/2500

f/5.3

ISO 100

250mm

matrix metering

EV: -1

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Low-key sika deer portrait.Nikon d7200Sigma […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:10:30 +0530

Low-key sika deer portrait.

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6

ISO 200

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: -2

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:25:34 +0530

Love the creativity in this image. Great vision Rakesh!

In reply to - Rakesh ch Murmu posted an update

Sambar Deer covered in tall grass

Location : Ranthambore National park

Device NIKON Z50 + Nikkor 180-600mm lens

Mode : Manual with Auto ISO

aperture : f/6.3

Shutter speed : 1/640 […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:23:48 +0530

Wow, this is a beautiful portrait!

In reply to - Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update

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 […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:23:09 +0530

This is a beautiful frame Sunil. I like the two out of focus trees in the RAW images and the tiger in between. Try cropping in a little tighter to keep the trees at the edges of the frame to frame the tiger nicely in between them. Space on the left side and right side does not add much in my opinion. good luck

In reply to - SUNIL RAO posted an update

First two days of our safari, we went on four drives through the forest with great excitement and hope of spotting a tiger. Despite patiently exploring different zones and tracking […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:17:08 +0530

@Ashwin_Kumar Thanks for the feedback Ashwin

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update

Wide angle portrait of lion from Maasai Mara. I tried to compose the road as a leading line following the lion all the way to the tree in the background. The dramatic sunset […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:15:29 +0530

Very nicely done Keyur! The angle, moment and processing has worked very well. One minor thing I would recommend is watching out for things being cropped in the frame. Over here edges of the leaf on the right side of the frame is cropped out. A composition including all of the leaves of the plant would have completed this image. either way,…

In reply to - Keyur Patel posted an update

Subject: Piping Plover
Location: NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:
Piping plover are endangered spices of very small birds and they come to breed during summer season on open […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:12:02 +0530

Hi Tejas, this is a beautiful frame. I love the composition and idea. Very well done. The only thing I see is that the background blur is a overdone which makes it look not real. I think if you can make it less prominent then this frame will be a lot better. Good luck!

In reply to - Tejas Udeshi posted an update

Rhino – Learning the path, one step at a time! Location: Manas, National Park, Assam Camera: Canon 1500D Lens: Sigma 150-600mm Shot at 500mm F6.3, 1/100s, ISO3200 Ev +0.5 Auto […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:09:47 +0530

Hi Sanatu, great action and loved the way you have used backlighting here. Beautifully done. The over exposed patch on the bottom left of the frame is a little bit distracting. If I were you I would crop that out a little bit. So a little more closer crop on the bird would be great. This is just a minor suggestion because the shot is…

In reply to - Santanu Chatterjee posted an update

Red Crested Pochard (M)

Purbasthali, Feb26

Camera: Nikon Z6iii

Lens: Nikkor Z 180 600 f5.6 6.3

Focal length used: 300mm

ISO: 1250

Aperture: f8

Shutter speed: 1/4000s

White Balance: […]

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Wide angle portrait of lion from Maasai Mara. I tried […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:45:38 +0530

Wide angle portrait of lion from Maasai Mara. I tried to compose the road as a leading line following the lion all the way to the tree in the background. The dramatic sunset added nice colours at the top of the frame as well. Let me know what you think.

Nikon d5300

Nikon 18-140mm

1/320

30mm

f/4

ISO 100

single point

AFC

matrix metering

EV: -1

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:53:33 +0530

Hi Divyanshu, this is a beautiful shot with a beautiful background. One suggestion I would do is reduce the contrast a little bit. The image looks too saturated and some areas are overexposed. Hope this helps!

In reply to - Divyanshu Gupta posted an update

The Giant Spider
Location: Tadoba Tiger Reserve

EXIF Details of image are as follows:
Camera make and model: Nikon D780
Lens: Nikon 200-500
ISO speed: ISO-100
F-stop: f/5.6

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:44:04 +0530

Hi Tejas, this is a beautiful portrait with lovely background. Did you manage to get a shot with the kingfisher looking towards the side or more towards the camera? That would be the perfect one as it is looking slightly away from the camera in this one. Good luck!

In reply to - Tejas Udeshi posted an update White-throated Kingfisher Location: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai Camera: Cannon R7 Lens: Cannon 100-500mm RF EXIF: F6.3, 1/500s, ISO1000 Ev -0.5 Shot at 400mm Auto […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:42:22 +0530

@Mirrorless_Shotz great thanks for the feedback Deepak!

In reply to - Deepak Kuchana posted an update

EXIF Info

Camera – SonyA6700
Lens – Sony 400-800G
ISO – 250
Focal Length – 600mm (Full frame equivalent)
Aperture – F8
Shutter Speed – 1/4000Sec
White Balance – 9100K (adjusted to […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:40:47 +0530

@Ashwin_Kumar Thanks for the feedback Ashwin

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Southern White Rhino portrait from Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6.3

ISO 560

360mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:35:27 +0530

This is a great action shot Ashwin. Yes, including the legs would have definitely improved this frame. However, you can try a close up crop of just the face and beak to work around this. You can try to place the heron on the top right side of the frame so the beak and frog will be in the centre. Hope this helps

In reply to - Ashwin Kumar posted an update

A pond heron with its hard-earned catch. The light was perfect, the action raw, but unfortunately this is a tight frame. I couldn’t shift my position without disturbing the bird, […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:12:59 +0530

@rakeshwildography Thank you Rakesh

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Minimalist swan portrait on a calm, foggy morning.

Nikon d7200

Nikon 18-140mm

1/640

f/6.3

ISO 4500 auto

140mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: +0.7

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Southern White Rhino portrait from Lake Nakuru, […]

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:11:53 +0530

Southern White Rhino portrait from Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6.3

ISO 560

360mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:06:52 +0530

Simple and beautiful image Abhimanyu, looks great

In reply to - Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update

This little Grebe was found at Sultanpur National Park, notice the water droplets it’s carrying on it’s back.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/1600 sec at […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:02:59 +0530

This is a beautiful moment captured! Love the light, background and colours. Excellent work!

In reply to - Shamim Azam posted an update

Saurus Cranes at Dhanauri Wetlands

Sony Gear: Alpha1 and 600mm f4

EXIF: 600mm, f/4, 1/2000, ISO 800, EV-0

Manual with Auto ISO

Hand Held, AWB, Multi-metering

AF-C, Small, Bird […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:03:25 +0530

Love it Rakesh, beautiful frame

In reply to - Rakesh ch Murmu posted an update

Location : Jhalana Leopard reserve

Exif :

Shutter : 1/60

ISO : 3200(Auto)

Aperture: f/6

Exposure compensation : -1

Metering: Matrix

White Balance : Auto

Focal Length : 435mm

Camera: […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:02:12 +0530

Thank you

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update

Minimalist swan portrait on a calm, foggy morning.

Nikon d7200

Nikon 18-140mm

1/640

f/6.3

ISO 4500 auto

140mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: +0.7

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Minimalist swan portrait on a calm, foggy […]

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:01:15 +0530

Minimalist swan portrait on a calm, foggy morning.

Nikon d7200

Nikon 18-140mm

1/640

f/6.3

ISO 4500 auto

140mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: +0.7

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:55:46 +0530

Wow Jitendra this is beautifully done. Love the processing the colours look so good!

In reply to - Jitendra Reddy posted an update

Jumper Spider on a leaf

Camera: Sony Alpha ILCE-6600 & FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS

Focal Length: 90mm (Equivalent to 130mm APSC Crop)

Exposure Bias-0.0 EV

ISO: 800

Aperture: […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:54:54 +0530

Lovely portrait but the bottom leaf looks a little overexposed. Try masking the area and reducing the highlights of just that overexposed patch. Hope this helps

In reply to - Pranay Teja posted an update

House Sparrow.

Yemmiganur, Andhra Pradesh, 03 Jan 2026, 09:06 am

Gear: Sony A6700 + Tamron 18-300 F3.5-6.3

Exposure: Manual with Auto ISO, 1/800s, F6.3, ISO 640, -0.7 […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:07:22 +0530

Hi Priyadarshan, love the moment but unfortunately the background is very busy and the flat blue sky is not ideal. I better background would have made this a brilliant frame. Hope this helps!

In reply to - Priyadarshan Muthal posted an update

sony a6600, 200-600 lens at 400mm, f8 iso160, exp comp 0, evaluative metering, AFC focus, center focus point, 03-02-2026, Chandrapur Maharashtra. processed in lightroom

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:03:28 +0530

Hi Sunil, I love the concept but unfortunately the branch cuts through the owl’s body. Otherwise this would have been a fantastic portrait because the background is so good. Hope this helps!

In reply to - SUNIL RAO posted an update

This was Captured around 7:00am, light was not that good. Wanted to capture when its take-off with expectation eye contact. Waited for a long time but it was completely resting. 😀

Exif […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:59:07 +0530

This is beautiful Arvind! Excellent use of white balance and composition

In reply to - Arvind Yadav posted an update

Took this image of the sambar deer at Kanha National Park during sunset. Following are the exif details:

Canon 1DX MKII + 400mm
F-stop: f/2.8
ISO: 800
Shutter Speed: 1/6400 sec
EV: -0.67

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:50:08 +0530

Beautiful jungle background. Love this image Ashwin!

In reply to - Ashwin Kumar posted an update

one of the most enchanting residents of the Western Ghats, and a true jewel of forests, The Malabar Trogon again at Ganeshgudi. Perched quietly on the slanting branch, […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:47:50 +0530

Wow, this is beautifully composed Suhas! Love the colours

In reply to - Suhas Mandal posted an update

Bronze winged jacana

location- purba bardhaman, west bengal (from a boat)

EXIF:

Camera: Nikon d5300

Lens: Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6

Focal length: 500 mm

ISO: 500 (auto)

Aperture: […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:17:34 +0530

Beautiful portrait Prosenjit

In reply to - PRASENJIT NASKAR posted an update

Location: Gajoldoba, North Bengal, India, Date: 1 December 2025, Time: 07:56 AM, Habitat: Freshwater wetland, Ethics: Photographed from a safe distance without disturbing the […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:15:26 +0530

Hi Abhimanyu, the background and colours look really good in this image. One suggestion would be to leave a bit more space for composition. This is a little too tight in the frame in my opinion

In reply to - Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update

I have always been intrigued by a Jungle Babbler. They are always in a group and seems like they are hunting. They are very common and one can spot them all over India. I […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:04:39 +0530

wow, love this portrait

In reply to - Ankit Agarwal posted an update

Leopard portrait shot just before sunrise. Being the earliest bird has it’s advantages, this mother of 3 was sitting very close to our vehicle making the shot possible even in […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:03:27 +0530

Hi Jaykumar, this is a beautiful frame. I love the wide angle perspective and the black and white processing. Since this looks like a panoramic shot, too much empty space on top does not add much to the frame. So I personally would crop this as 16:9 horizontal ratio and remove a bit of the empty sky. This is just a minor suggestion but the…

In reply to - JAYKUMAR CHAUHAN posted an update

SONY ILCE-7RM5

FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS

Manual Mode

Exp.time 1/500 ,ISO 100, f 4.5

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:40:15 +0530

Wow, the light is so good and the action is well captured Anil! However, 1/15 shutter speed is too low even using a bean bag. I would suggest using a higher shutter speed to be sure of a sharp shot since you were only at ISO 100. Also, The bright leaf on the top is a bit too bright and catches my attention. Try selective processing to reduce…

In reply to - Anil Farkade posted an update The photo of this Sub Adult Cub was taken at Bandhavgarh. The details are- ISO100, f6.3, SS-1/15s, 415 mm.

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:46 +0530

Hi Sourav, this is a well composed image. The only thing I notice is that the tiger is a little brighter than the surrounding which does not look very natural. I would suggest increasing the brightness of the overall image or reducing the brightness on the tiger. Hope this helps!

In reply to - Sourav Mallick posted an update

On the morning of 31 January, while searching for the legendary tigress P151 in the Judi area, I was sharing a vehicle with Viswanath and mentor Sudhir Shivaram. News soon […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:35:59 +0530

Hi Ashwin, I see the creative way you have processed this image but some areas that are too bright. Try reducing the highlights and whites on the bird and the perch. That will make the exposure better in my opinion

In reply to - Ashwin Kumar posted an update

The bird has a small but striking presence in the woods. It was taken in the morning at about 7 AM at Old magazine house when its glowing rust breast creates a vivid painting […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:28:33 +0530

I think if you can get a used Canon R7 with their RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM lens is fantastic budget option for birds and wildlife. I have not used it but have seen some fantastic photographs by other photographers.

In reply to - Saathvik Anjan posted an update

Hi, I wanted to upgrade my camera body and lens for wildlife and bird photography.

Budget for both lens and body is 1.5lakh used is fine

Preferably a lens with maximum focal […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:25:15 +0530

@CSP hi Ashwin, this looks really good now! Congratulations for the SSP collaboration invitation!

In reply to - Ashwin Kumar posted an update

The Malabar trogon is not a bird that announces its presence. Shot in the forests of Dandeli. To me seeing a trogon stands as a reminder that the most fascinating elusive […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:01:50 +0530

Nice portrait Gunjan. You can see the selective processing has not selected the area between the bird’s top leg and body. Also the wing tips can be better selected. Otherwise, nice frame 🙂

In reply to - Gunjan Agrawal posted an update shoted at manglajodi wetland camera Z8 lens 180-600mm aperture priority mode exposure compensation plus 1 iso 1100 f 6 shouted at 350mm shutter speed 1/2500 white balance 5400

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:58:38 +0530

Love the background and processing. You can try reducing the highlights on the branch in the top left of the frame, looks a little overexposed. Otherwise, I love the image!

In reply to - K Mahesh Kumar posted an update Canon 90D EF 70-200 lens with Canon EX III extender ISO 160 F 5.6 Exposure 1/800 400 MM

Gaurav Patil posted an update: High key portrait of a cheetah from Maasai […]

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:52:09 +0530

High key portrait of a cheetah from Maasai Mara

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6

ISO 800

390mm

single point AFC

matrix metering

EV: +1.3

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:47:51 +0530

Nice one Rakesh!

In reply to - Rakesh ch Murmu posted an update

Hog Deer

Location : Kaziranga

Exif : Shutter : 1/1250

ISO: 450

aperture : F/6

Focal length : 420

metering : Matrix

Device : Nikon Z50II

Lens : Nikon 180-600mm

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:47:01 +0530

Hi Manya, the action here is really good, background is complimentary and the processing looks good. The only suggestion I have is about composition. A little bit more space in bottom would be great as the legs are almost chopped off the frame. However, the action is very well captured. Hope this helps.

In reply to - Manya Baldha posted an update

An adult male tiger walking through the dry forest of Zone 6, Ranthambore National Park.

Camera model : EOS 5D Mark IV

ISO Speed : 1000

F-stop : f/5.6

Exporsure time : 1/400 […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:35:04 +0530

Lovely action and processing Gunjan. In my opinion the heron is too much in the corner of the frame. You have cropped using the rule of thirds which is good but placing the heron’s body instead of the head on the intersection point would work well here. Great shot!

In reply to - Gunjan Agrawal posted an update

shooted at manglajodiheron hunting snake camera z8 with 180-600 lensexposure compansation of +1white balance 5400ISO 720f 6.3shooted at 600mm shutter speed 1/2500 aperture […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:29 +0530

@saathvik-anjan Yep, I like this one a lot more!

In reply to - Saathvik Anjan posted an update Elephant was very close and wanted to capture the eye

Camera:canon 550d lens:tamron 70 to 300 f4 to f5.6 tele macro (non vc) Focal length […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:27:17 +0530

Hi Saathvik, I like the concept but since there is a lot of distracting elements in the background I would suggest a close up crop of just the elephants eye on the top right following the rule of thirds. The vertical crop should include just the elephant so all the background distractions are removed. Good luck!

In reply to - Saathvik Anjan posted an update Elephant was very close and wanted to capture the eye

Camera:canon 550d lens:tamron 70 to 300 f4 to f5.6 tele macro (non vc) Focal length […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:17:17 +0530

@S.PranayTeja thanks for the feedback

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update

Sika deer portrait

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/800 hand held

f/6

iso 2500 auto

480mm

single point autofocus

AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:16:52 +0530

Love the pose and angle of shoot!

In reply to - Pranay Teja posted an update

Playful, Cautious, and Curious.

Location: Yemmiganur, Andhra Pradesh

Date: 24 Jan 2026, 07:21 am

Gear: Sony A6700 + Tamron 18-300 F3.5-6.3

Exposure: Manual, 1/250s, F8, ISO 250, +0.3 […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:15:33 +0530

Wow Ankit, this is a fantastic frame! Great use of light

In reply to - Ankit Agarwal posted an update

Habitat shot of jawai, with light falling on the face of the bold cub, surrounded by cactus.

Gear – Sony a7iv + sony 200-600mm

Focal Length – 200mm

Aperture – f6.3

Shutter Speed – […]

Gaurav Patil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:09:42 +0530

Hi Parth, the RAW file looks really good with the colours, background and mist. In the processing the exposure on the tiger is too much and does not look natural. Maybe you have also increased the contrast or dehaze. I would suggest just increasing the exposure on the tiger just a little bit and add a little contrast to the tiger. Maybe a…

In reply to - Parth Patel posted an update

Gabbar, Dudhwa tiger reserve

Camera: canon R8

lens: canon EF 70-200

Focal length used: 75 mm

ISO: 3200

Aperture: f2.8

Shutter speed: 1/400

White Balance: Auto

Metering: […]