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Sudhir Shivaram posted an update: I’m deeply honoured to be invited as one of the Jury […]

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:48:37 +0530

I’m deeply honoured to be invited as one of the Jury Members for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 62, hosted by the Natural History Museum, London.

To be part of the world’s most prestigious nature photography competition is both a privilege and a responsibility. WPY has inspired generations of photographers to see the wild with empathy,…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Spotted Billed Pelican Location: Ranganathittu […]

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:07:02 +0530

ID: Spotted Billed Pelican

Location: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Mandya

This photo was taken about 10:30 a.m. the lighting was on the higher side. So slightly under exposed and goal was to capture a BIF with some decent green background.

Exif information:
Camera: Nikon Z8
Shot: Tripod
Exposure Program: Aperture
Lens: Nikon 180mm-600mm / 5.6 
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Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Purple heronPlace: Purbashali/West Bengal/IndiaGear: […]

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:14:19 +0530

Purple heron

Place: Purbashali/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -0.7 step,ISO =2500,WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Purbasthali/West Bengal-Hand held from a boat. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure…

Darshan Olkar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Ranthambhore. Where history marries natural history.Close […]

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:28:39 +0530

Ranthambhore. Where history marries natural history.

Close up of Riddhi and her cubs crossing the famed rocky bridge leading to the hunting palace where the cubs gave us one of the most sought after window frame. Ironically the same hunting palace which was used by the hunters a few decade ago has now become the primary resting grounds for…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: White-Throated KingfisherThe bird in the image is […]

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:39:39 +0530

ID: White-Throated Kingfisher

The bird in the image is a white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon chloris). It is a medium-sized bird, about 9 inches (23 cm) long, with a large head and a short, thick neck. It has a blue upper body, a white throat and breast, and a rusty-orange belly. The white-throated kingfisher is found in tropical and…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Phantom of north!One more from the series, this was […]

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:38:31 +0530

Phantom of north!

One more from the series, this was taken right before the take Off, similar to the other image but in landscape orientation, i wish i had included some of the green from the sprouce tree, but it was too late.

I personally feel that the first image posted had more asthetic appeal to it, even though this has more head turn.

EXIF…

Manoj Sri posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: black-headed ibis camera used sony […]

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:05:16 +0530

black-headed ibis

camera used

sony A7R5

lens 200-600

setting

aperture : f/6.3

ISO :400

ev :0

shutter speed :1/2500

focal length :600mm

How the bird is captured

while we travel in boat I use bean bag to capture this shot

to capture the moment I use high shutter speed

how editing done

play with shadow and highlights and contrast and little bit dehaze…

kiran venkat posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Eurasian SpoonbillsCaptured this beautiful birds […]

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 08:39:49 +0530

Eurasian Spoonbills

Captured this beautiful birds in Ranganathittu bird Sanctuary, Mysore.

Camera : Nikon D7500

Lens: 200 – 500 MM

Focal length used : 500 mm

ISO : 320

Aperture: 5.6

Manual Mode

Shutter speed : 1/1600

Metering : Evaluative

Exposure compensation: 0.0

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Guided by strength, Nurtured with Love. A elephant […]

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:49:35 +0530

Guided by strength, Nurtured with Love.

A elephant calf bonding with mother in the woods of Kabini.

Captured with Sony A7 R ii and Sony 200-600 mm.

Aperture priority mode

Focal Length 200mm at F5.6

Ev 0

ISO – 1000

SS – 1/1250

WB Auto

Focus – Single AF with Flexible spot L

Initial edits in Desktop Lightroom classic and later light edits in…

Kaustav Bhowmik posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The greed… This photograph I took at the afternoon and the […]

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:45:53 +0530

The greed…

This photograph I took at the afternoon and the last Safari of the day in Jaldapara National Park, West Bengal, India. This one is the second safari of my life with camera gears after Buxa tiger reserve. In this picture I want to capture the drooling out of saliva from a Bison mouth. Bison or other animals like Rhinos love to eat salt…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Morning Serenade !!!! Vasai salt pans […]

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:03:46 +0530

Morning Serenade !!!!

Vasai salt pans Maharashtra.

The picture captures the serene moment of the Siberian Chat perched on a branch, its beauty enhanced by the soft morning light and the unique setting of the Vasai salt pan.

NikonD850
200-500 mm@500
f5.6
ISO 1000
Ss1/500
Manual mode
Hand held
Auto white balance
Matti metering… Read more

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Streaked Fantail WarblerLocation: Manday: […]

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:45:06 +0530

ID: Streaked Fantail Warbler

Location: Manday: Karnataka

The Streaked Fantail Warbler, also known as the Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis), is a small insectivorous bird found in grasslands, irrigated crops, and wetlands across southern Europe, Africa (excluding deserts and rainforests), and southern Asia. This tiny bird is well-known for…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Gazing StareID: Shikra / Banded GoshawkLocation: Ramanagar […]

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:19:54 +0530

Gazing Stare

ID: Shikra / Banded Goshawk

Location: Ramanagar : Karnataka

The Shikra is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is widely distributed in Asia and Africa, where it is also known as the little Banded Goshawk.

The shikra is found in a range of habitats including forests, farmland and urban areas. They are usually seen…

Aneesh Vellanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Hey Everyone, Just joined this group and the online […]

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:21:31 +0530

Hey Everyone,

Just joined this group and the online course. Wanted to introduce myself and my work via this image I have captured from Pilibhit tiger reserve, March’24.

Looking forward to what this course and group have to offer to learn and improve my photography!

Thanks,

Aneesh

image shot handheld @ Iso1250, 200mm, f5.6, 1/1250

Equipment used:…

Ramesh Patel posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Meet the Black Kite: a common city dweller with a […]

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:10:18 +0530

Meet the Black Kite: a common city dweller with a keen, focused gaze. 🦅 #PredatorBirds

Location: Bhandup water pumping station.

Shot during the late monsoon season in Bhandup, I captured this bird near the entrance. Comfortable with my presence, I focused on close-up shots to convey emotion and detail. Post-processed using Lightroom Mobile…

Tejas Udeshi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Painted StorkLocation: Bhandup Pumping Stn, […]

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:23:39 +0530

Painted Stork

Location: Bhandup Pumping Stn, Mumbai, India

Camera: Canon 1500D

Lens: 55-250mm

Shot at: 250mm

F/5.6, ISO 100, 1/800s, e-1.0

Manual mode, Auto focus

Evaluative metering

Edited with Snapseed

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Indian Grey Hornbill, Location: Mandya, […]

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:06:57 +0530

ID: Indian Grey Hornbill, Location: Mandya, Karnataka.

The Indian Grey Hornbill is a common bird found on the Indian subcontinent. It’s a medium-sized hornbill, measuring around 61 cm (24 inches) in length. They are mostly arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees, and are commonly sighted in pairs. The Indian Grey Hornbill has…

Harsha S Gowda posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Asian Openbill Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka.

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:54:00 +0530

Asian Openbill
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka.
08:50 am, Jan 2024

Gear:
Camera: Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 (Full-Frame 24.2MP Mirrorless)
Lens: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)

Settings:
Shot: Handheld
Program: Manual
Focal Length Used: 600 mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec
ISO: Auto 320
Exposure Compensation: -1…

Harsha S Gowda posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Painted Stork Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka. […]

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:02:18 +0530

Painted Stork
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka.
01:00 pm, Jan 2024

Gear:
Camera: Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 (Full-Frame 24.2MP Mirrorless)
Lens: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)

Settings:
Shot: Handheld
Program: Aperture Priority
Focal Length Used: 600 mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec
ISO: 200
Exposure Compensation:…

Harsha S Gowda posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Blue-capped Rock-Thrush Dandeli, Karnataka. 12:30 pm, […]

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:41:21 +0530

Blue-capped Rock-Thrush
Dandeli, Karnataka.
12:30 pm, Feb 2024

Jewel of the forest: A vibrant Blue-capped Rock-Thrush stands out in the dark underbrush.

Gear:
Camera: Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 (Full-Frame 24.2MP Mirrorless)
Lens: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)

Settings:
Shot: Handheld
Program: Manual
Focal Length Used: 600 mm
…