Muthyala Maduvu

Nikon Z50ii, Nikkor 200 – 500mm

ISO :125, 750mm, -0.3 ev, f5.6, 1/500s

Managed to capture a good photo of the most vibrant barbers first time.

The coppersmith barbet, also called crimson-breasted barbet and coppersmith, is an Asian barbet with crimson forehead and throat, known for its metronomic call that…

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Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad

I shot this picture from a hide. It was a long wait looking for the Little Spiderhunter, the restless little bird and when it appeared and perched on the Torch Ginger flower, its favourite, for barely 3 seconds, it was frantic firing away. I am not sure if I should have been ready…

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The forest reveals its secrets in the glow of twilight, highlighting a lone monkey in a halo of light.

Location: Pench Tiger Reserve:

This was carefully framed and shot to include the monkey, the tree, and the golden light, creating a balanced and visually appealing composition and its was around…

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EXIF Info

• Camera – SonyA6700
• Lens – Tamron 150mm-500mm
• ISO – 3200
• Focal Length – 750mm (Full frame equivalent)
• Aperture – F10
• Shutter Speed – 1/800Sec
• White Balance – 6800K
• Metering – Evaluative Metering
• Manual Mode

Leopards are fascinating creatures! They’re large, powerful big cats known for their distinctive spotted coat. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, they are incredibly versatile and can adapt to various habitats, from grasslands to forests and even mountains.

Leopards are…

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EXIF Info

• Camera – SonyA6700
• Lens – Tamron 150mm-500mm
• ISO – 3200 (due dim light)
• Focal Length – 580mm (Full frame equivalent)
• Aperture – F8(I was capturing 2 birds just beside this subject and had to go for f9 to get both of them in focus, then suddenly this one flaps its wings and I had no time to check my settings)
• Shutter Speed –…

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Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/9 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1.0 step, ISO =1000,

WB =5300, *f9 used to ensure the rear portion of the tree remains in focus.

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kolkata/West…

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Location: Bandipur Tiger Reserve: A Wildlife Paradise

This was taken around 6:00 p.m.; as we all know, it gets dark early in the winter, and the lighting was not ideal. Tried with mentioned setting to make it best possible picture.

One of my previously Shared Series Picture.

Exif information:
Camera: Nikon Z8
Handled Shot
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				Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:12:05 +0530

									Hawk-Eagle 


Crest: The most distinctive feature is its prominent crest of feathers on the head, which can be raised or lowered.
Coloration:  It has a rich, dark brown plumage with a lighter brown head and underparts.
Size: It’s a large raptor, with a wingspan reaching up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet).

Location: Bandipur Tiger Reserve: A…
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				Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:36:58 +0530

									Chestnut-tailed starling

Thattekad, Kerala 

Camera : Nikon D7200, Lens: 200 – 500 MM
Focal length used : 500 mm (750 mm due to crop sensor)
f/6.3, SS : 1/500, ISO: 8000, EV : -0.7, 
Manual Mode, Center Weighted Average,
White balance : 5200 K ( for getting natural colours in my camera)
Tripod
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				Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:44:30 +0530

									Malabar Grey Hornbill

Thattekad, Kerala 

Camera : Nikon D7200, Lens: 200 – 500 MM
Focal length used : 500 mm (750 mm due to crop sensor)
f/7.1, SS : 1/1250, ISO : 1400, EV : -0.7 , Center Weighted Average, Manual Mode
White balance : 5200 K ( for getting natural colours in my camera)
Tripod
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				Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:43:42 +0530

									ID: Langur 

Langurs are a genus of Old-World monkey’s native to the Indian subcontinent. They are commonly referred to as leaf monkeys due to their primarily folivorous diet.
Key characteristics:

Long tails: Often longer than their bodies, used for balance and communication.
Varied coloration: Depending on the species, they can have gray,…

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				Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:37:39 +0530

									brown capped pigmy woodpecker
was on a birding trip to thattekkad bird sanctury,Kerala..was walking and found this bird, the shot was handheld
Nikon D500,200-500mm, aperture priority,f5.6,tv1/1250, AF-C, Dynamic,25 points,matrix metering, iso auto 400, EV 0
postprocessing done with Nikon capture nx-d and photoshop. Using content aware tool…

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				Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:44:30 +0530

									Title: “A Tiny Prayer”

location: Mumbai 
With paws gently clasped and eyes full of grace, this little squirrel appears to whisper a prayer to the universe. A moment of stillness in nature, reminding us to pause, reflect, and cherish the beauty around us. Even the smallest creatures find their way to gratitude.

Nikon D850
200-500@500 mm 
f…
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				Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:10:07 +0530

									ID: Spotted Deer: Chital 

Deer plays, an important role in many ecosystems. They are herbivores, which means they eat plants. This helps to control plant growth and can also help to spread seeds. Deer are also prey for many predators, such as wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions. This helps to keep predator populations in check.
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				Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:54:12 +0530

									Tickell’s blue flycatcher 

Kanakapura Road, Bangalore 

Camera : Nikon D3200, Lens: 200 – 500 MM
Focal length used : 500 mm (750 mm due to crop sensor)
F/5.6; ISO – 3200; SS – 1/250; EV – 0 (due to bad lighting)
Aperture priority mode, Matrix / Evaluative metering 
White balance : flash-5400 K ( for getting natural colours in my camera)
On Tripod

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				Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:48:32 +0530

									Dholes: Wild Dogs of Asia in Rains: Close-up Shot

Dholes, also known as Indian wild dogs, are highly social canids native to Asia. They are known for their distinctive reddish-brown coat, long legs, and pointed ears.
Key characteristics of dholes:
Pack Animals: Dholes are highly social animals and live in packs of up to 30 individuals. These…
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				Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:58:00 +0530

									National Bird Of India(The Indian Peacock)

Place: Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary/Rongtong/West Bengal/India
Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor Z 180-600mm Lens
Shutter Speed = 1/500 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = 0 step,ISO =5000,
WB =5200,
Aperture priority/Matrix metering
The shot was taken in Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Rongtong,…
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