The little cormorant is a smaller member of the cormorant family, known for its sleek black plumage and aquatic lifestyle. It’s particularly common in coastal areas and inland waterways across India and Southeast Asia.

Key characteristics:

• Size: Slightly smaller than the Indian…

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Key characteristics:

• Appearance: Brown upperparts, whitish underparts, a tall black crest, and a prominent red patch behind the eye.
• Behavior: Often found in pairs or small…

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Bangalore 

Camera : Nikon D3200

Lens: 200 – 500 MM

Focal length used : 500 mm 

ISO : 800

Aperture: F9

Aperture priority mode 

Shutter speed : 1/320

White balance : flash-5400 K ( for getting natural colours in my camera)

Metering : Matrix / Evaluative

Exposure compensation: 0

Handheld

Edited in LR mobile 

The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a small heron found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate zones. The cattle egret is a stocky white bird with a yellow bill and legs. During breeding season, adults develop buff plumes on their head, neck, and back. Cattle egrets are social birds and often nest in colonies with…

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Nagarahole National Park: A Wildlife Paradise

The dhole, also known as the Asiatic wild dog or red dog, is a captivating and endangered species native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia.

Key Characteristics:

• Social animals: Dholes live in large packs with complex social structures.
• Powerful hunters: Known…

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place:doddaballapur ngarakere (lake)

time: 8:39am

nikon z6ii, 200-500lense

iso/800, s 1/1000

focal 500mm

f/5.6

5000k

exposure: -3.3step

Most of the time I Use back button focusing

metering mode: matrix

Single point focusing

Nagarahole National Park: A Wildlife Paradise

The dhole, also known as the Asiatic wild dog or red dog, is a captivating and endangered species native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia.

Key Characteristics:

• Social animals: Dholes live in large packs with complex social structures.
• Powerful hunters: Known…

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Location: Kanha Tiger Reserve, MP.

Date 11/06/2024, Time ; 06:50 Hrs. Camera Sony A7III, Lens 200-600, Exposure program-Aperture Priority, Focal length used: 600.00 MM, F/ 6.3, Shutter Speed: 1/3200 sec, ISO-1000, white balance – Manual 5800k, No Flash, Metering mode – pattern, Focusing Point Used: AFC, Exposure compensation-:…

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Nagarahole National Park is a gem nestled in the heart of Karnataka, India. Renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes, it’s a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Key Highlights:

• Thriving Wildlife: Home to a diverse range of animals, including tigers, elephants,…

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Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as it seems to be much crowded due to entry from 3 gates. This time we had a very narrow window to catch a glimpse of this cub as we had 2 gypsies placed sideways, parallel and exactly infront of us.…

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EXIF:
Camera : Nikon Z5
Lens : NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S
Focal length : 800 mm
ISO : 320
Aperture : f/6.3
Shutter Speed : 1/400
Exposure : -1ev
White Balance : 5750 K
Metering Mode : Center Weight
Hand Held Shot

In the stillness of the forest, a serpent eagle perches gracefully on…

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This photo was taken today (21 July 2024) early morning at around 7 am. It was overcast and raining. Saw this single bird hiding at the top of the tree. While I took several photos; its suddenly decided to take off.

Camera – Canon 80 D’

Lens – Tamron 150- 600 mm (at 600 mm)’

Mode – Manual

SS 1250

exposure 6.3

ISO…

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• Camera – SonyA6700
• Lens – Sony E 55mm-210mm
• ISO – 5000 (The sun was almost set)
• Focal Length – 315mm (Full frame equivalent)
• Exposure Compensation – 0.0
• F number – 6.3
• Shutter Speed – 1/400Sec
• White Balance – Auto
• Aperture Priority mode

Sony alpha 7RIV with Sony FE 200-600 mm

f6.3, 600 mm, 1/1250s, ISO 200, ev – 0.3

I captured this image during cloudy afternoon. I kept iso minimum to have clarity of subject due to less noise and ensured not to drop shutter speed below 1/1250s as there was possibility of some action.

I clicked this graceful cattle egret in the Pallikaranai marshlands in Chennai; its bright breeding plumage glowing in the golden hour. 

Device:

Canon 700D | Sigma 60-600 mm Lens | Hand held

Camera Settings:

1/1000 sec | f/6.3 | ISO 400 | 600 mm

Post Processing in Lightroom:

Enhanced Exposure and Whites on the bird to highlight…

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Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/5.6 ,Focal length = 500mm ,Exp Bias = -1 step,ISO =1600,

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 the…

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Camera : Nikon D850

Lens: 500 mm pf

Focal length used : 500 mm

ISO : 800

Aperture: 5.6

Manual mode

Shutter speed : 1/500 (for action)

White balance : Auto ( adjusted in post processing )

Metering : Matrix

Exposure compensation: – 0.3

Hand held shot. I’m loosing a lot of sharpness while uploading on the platform (the same file when…

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ID: Oriental Darter

The Oriental Darter, also known as the Snakebird, is a waterbird found in tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It’s a fascinating bird with a long, slender neck and a straight, pointed bill.

They are very similar to cormorants in their hunting style. They hunt for fish while their body is submerged in water. The slender…

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