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Sudhir Shivaram posted an update: Good Morning. Some gyan to help you improve […]

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:56:37 +0530

Good Morning. Some gyan to help you improve your photography. Do watch it:
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Narendra Gaekwad posted an update: Pied Kingfisher ( Ceryli rudies ) is offen mistaken […]

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:33:44 +0530

Pied Kingfisher ( Ceryli rudies ) is offen mistaken as Crested Kingfisher, but observing it’s size it can be differanciate. Very noisy bird,and abundantly available throughout Asia and Africa.The photograph I have taken is a good example of bad camera settings. Camera gear is Sony DSC-H1, f: 8, shutter speed 1/2000,ISO200. Focal length 72 mm

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: The red-whiskered bulbulThe red-whiskered bulbul is […]

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:52:52 +0530

ID: The red-whiskered bulbul

The red-whiskered bulbul is a vibrant and lively bird native to Asia. It’s a member of the bulbul family and is known for its distinctive appearance and cheerful song.

Key characteristics:

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

Sourav Mallick posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A male Indian Gaur, roaming in the meadows in morning. […]

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:55:19 +0530

A male Indian Gaur, roaming in the meadows in morning. The first animal we had seen in that safari.

Camera: Sony 7m4k, Lens: Tamron 70-300, f/4.5-f/6.3, Exposure: 1/50 sec at f/5.6, focal length: 73 mm, Exposure Bias: 0 EV, Metering: Pattern, ISO: 1250,

As the Gaur was going far from the vehicle, I tried to take one habitant shot. There was a…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Macro Photography: "Tree Hopper Braving the Rain: A Tiny Marvel in […]

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:14:49 +0530

“Tree Hopper Braving the Rain: A Tiny Marvel in Nature’s Downpour”

Nikon D 850

loawa 100mm

msnual mode and manual focus

hand held

f16

ss1/320

iso400

matrix metering

auto white balance

stacking of three pics

stacked in Photoshop

processed in camera raw for contrast , temperature and sharpening .

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Purple-rumped Sunbird: A Vibrant GemSunbirds are […]

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:02:15 +0530

ID: Purple-rumped Sunbird: A Vibrant Gem

Sunbirds are a family of small, brightly colored birds found in Africa, Asia, and Australasia. They are known for their iridescent feathers, especially in males, which can shimmer in shades of green, blue, purple, and red. The Purple-rumped Sunbird is a small, colorful bird native to the Indian…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Purple Sunbird(Female)Place: Kalyani/West […]

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:11:17 +0530

Purple Sunbird(Female)

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/1600 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1 step,ISO =2000,

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…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Pied Kingfisher: A Dashing Water BirdThe Pied […]

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:02:13 +0530

ID: Pied Kingfisher: A Dashing Water Bird

The Pied Kingfisher is a striking bird known for its black and white plumage and its ability to dive into water to catch fish. Pied Kingfishers are found throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. It’s a common sight near bodies of water, from rivers and lakes to ponds and streams.

Key…

Basit Alvi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Shot handheld in the outskirts of Mumbai using a Sony […]

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:28:35 +0530

Shot handheld in the outskirts of Mumbai using a Sony a7iv and a 200-600mm lens.

Shot at 10:45AM, it was bright but i had the canopy of the trees to play with when it came to light.

I saw these beautiful bulbuls on a perch and waited for them to look towards the left. The right side was pretty cluttered so did not want to include that. Luckily…

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to […]

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:08:11 +0530

A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to protecting her cubs and will go to any extent to safeguard her offspring. This Tigress is Babli from Tadoba, walking along with her 15 year old cub. She had a fight while defending her cubs and it’s evident from the fresh wounds and blood on her body.

This photo was taken in early morning safari at…

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 […]

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:59:29 +0530

𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒔𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒓

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru

Jun 2024

Bird ID: Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

The female PK was in the mood for a wing show to flaunt her beauty. The male is bowled over and moves closer. But she isn’t impressed yet! So she moves up as soon as he goes closer.

There was decent sunshine falling on the…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue - Gull - […]

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:12:54 +0530

Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue – Gull – Calgary, Canada

This shot was taken in a marshland called Frank Lake, which is filled with waterfowl. Ever since I first visited this place, I envisioned capturing backlit shots like this. I couldn’t stop thinking about the potential images I could create.

I woke up at 3 AM and made it to the lake…

PRASENJIT NASKAR posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Cotton pygmy Goose.Location: Purbasthali […]

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:31:05 +0530

Title: Cotton pygmy Goose.
Location: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary, west Bengal

Date 18/02/2024, Time: 10:07 Hrs., Camera Sony A7III, Lens 200-600, Exposure Program-Aperture Priority, Focal length used: 600.00 MM, F/ 6.3, Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec, ISO-640, white balance – Manual 5421k, No Flash, Metering mode – Multi, Focusing Point Used: AFC,…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips: If you have just started photography, then please do […]

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:21:45 +0530

If you have just started photography, then please do go through this feedback as it will help you immensely:
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Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Not so cunning fox! As we were heading towards the […]

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:29:32 +0530

Not so cunning fox!
As we were heading towards the lodge for the night i saw this red tailed fox walking along the road at a distance and i got down from the car and sat on the road side to get the low angle shot. As i was shooting i encountered a very strange behaviour from this fox. He saw me and kept walking straight in my direction to… Read more

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…

sounak das posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: brilliantly colored migratory bird, the Indian Pitta, […]

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:41:53 +0530

brilliantly colored migratory bird, the Indian Pitta, also known as the “Navarangi,” meaning “nine-colored bird,” showcases a stunning combination of green, blue, black, white, and orange in its plumage. Characterized by its short tail, stout legs, and a distinctive coral-red vent, it is easily recognizable. The bird measures about 18 cm in… Read more

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A splash of blue to brighten your day: Blue Jay On my […]

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:56:39 +0530

A splash of blue to brighten your day: Blue Jay

On my family trip to meet my brother in Atlanta, found this bird near the bird feeder in his backyard. It was a cloudy day and since the backyard is surrounded by trees , the light was less but seeing the birds of North America , I could not miss the opportunity to…

Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: American Robin in snowfall. The idea was to create […]

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:15:47 +0530

American Robin in snowfall.
The idea was to create an environmental picture with this beautiful bird perched on a branch in snowfall. It’s like a scene from winter wonderland. Besides this bird was very comfortable in my presence as I was trying to shoot sitting on the ground on roadside to get a low angle. It kept flying at me and I had to… Read more

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update: IMPORTANT TIPS FOR POSTING IMAGESI would like to share […]

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:37:22 +0530

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR POSTING IMAGES

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

You need to mention if you have followed the below checklist before posting image on this platform. If not, your image may be removed. This is a learning platform and we want to focus on that. Thanks…