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Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:40:27 +0530

Congratulations sir

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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 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:32:02 +0530

@ssp-support

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Oriental pied hornbill

Place: Rongtong/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/640,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update: Oriental pied hornbillPlace: Rongtong/West […]

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:56:02 +0530

Oriental pied hornbill

Place: Rongtong/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/640,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1step,

ISO =1600,WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Rongtong forest/West Bengal. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure was adjusted,…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:45:28 +0530

Excellent

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Portrait of a Vernal Hanging Parrot clinging delicately to a millet stalk, captured in the serene agricultural landscapes. Shot in a very rainy afternoon light.

Location: […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:43:21 +0530

Sir, Thank you so much for the feedback and review

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Sharing the feedback in the new format. It’s going to be more stringent to help […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:23:08 +0530

Sir, pfa for unedited version

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Moments in Wild(Oriental pied hornbill)

Place: Rongtong/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/125,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update: Moments in Wild(Oriental pied hornbill)Place: […]

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:25:59 +0530

Moments in Wild(Oriental pied hornbill)

Place: Rongtong/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/125,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1step,

ISO =400,WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Rongtong forest/West Bengal. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:35:01 +0530

@Keyur_CuriousCreature Thank you for your feedback

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Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/800,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:10:14 +0530

@sudhir Thank you Sir🙏

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Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/800,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0530

@sudhir Thank You So much Sir🙏

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Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/800,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Spotted OwlPlace: Kolkata/West Bengal/IndiaGear: Nikon […]

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:51:51 +0530

Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/800,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1step,

ISO =320,WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kolkata-Rajarhat/West Bengal-Hand held. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure was adjusted,…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:41:22 +0530

@sudhir Thank you Sir for your feedback

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Home Alone( Spotted Owl)

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/400,Aperture = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:56:36 +0530

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Home Alone( Spotted Owl)Place: […]

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:42:56 +0530

Home Alone( Spotted Owl)

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/400,Aperture = f/6.3,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -2step,

ISO =800,WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kolkata-Rajarhat/West Bengal-Hand held. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:07:11 +0530

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:39:07 +0530

@samar kshetri Thank for the feedback,I Will upload the raw

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The Red-crested pochard(Mr.& Mrs)

Place: Purbashali/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2000,Aperture […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:26:33 +0530

@avinash-kamtikar Thank you

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The Red-crested pochard(Mr.& Mrs)

Place: Purbashali/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2000,Aperture […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Red-crested pochard(Mr.& Mrs)Place: […]

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:13:25 +0530

The Red-crested pochard(Mr.& Mrs)

Place: Purbashali/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2000,Aperture = f/7.1 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -0.7 step,ISO =1000,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Purbasthali/West Bengal-Hand held from a boat. In the…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Spotted OwlPlace: Kolkata/West Bengal/IndiaGear: […]

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:25:09 +0530

The Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1.0 step, ISO =800,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kolkata/West Bengal-Hand held. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure was adjusted,…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:18:46 +0530

@Rahul Rautela Thank you

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The Watchful Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/9 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:58:28 +0530

@Prachi Thank you

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The Watchful Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/9 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:13:27 +0530

@Saameyd1 Thank you

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The Watchful Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/9 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:44 +0530

@parameshwaran-chitoor Thank you

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The Watchful Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture = f/9 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Watchful Spotted OwlPlace: […]

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:02:30 +0530

The Watchful Spotted Owl

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…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Osprey With Catch Place: […]

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:43:03 +0530

The Osprey With Catch

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 =800,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Purbasthali/West Bengal-Hand held from a boat. In the…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Nature's call Place: Purbashali/West […]

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:19:17 +0530

Nature’s call

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 =800,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

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

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…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: National Bird Of India(The Indian Peacock)Place: […]

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,…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:09:33 +0530

@Harjit Thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Red Munia(Male)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:42:50 +0530

@Rajadurai Thank you

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Red Munia(Male)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/3200 ,Aperture […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Red Munia(Male) Place: Purbasthali Bird […]

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:59:23 +0530

Red Munia(Male)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/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 = -1 step,ISO =1600,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal. The shot was taken from a hide, and…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:14:22 +0530

@Harjit Singh Thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Red Munia(Male & Female)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:55:55 +0530

@Mukesh Foflia Thank you

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Red Munia(Male & Female)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Red Munia(Male & Female)Place: Purbasthali […]

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:30:25 +0530

Red Munia(Male & Female)

Place: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2500 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1 step,ISO =1250,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary/West Bengal. The shot was taken from a…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:27:37 +0530

@Prachi Bhogan Thank you

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Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:55:39 +0530

@vishwanath-neelannavar Thank you

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Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:39:37 +0530

@Ayush Sardar Thank you

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Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:29:48 +0530

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:06:55 +0530

@SUNIL RAO Thank you, above 300mm aperture change to f/6.0 and f/6.3. It could be f/6.0, I kept 6.3 for the foreground flowers.

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:56:48 +0530

@Su NE eL Thank you

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Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Tailorbird & FlowersPlace: Kalyani/West […]

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:01:43 +0530

Tailorbird & Flowers

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 460mm ,Exp Bias = -0.7step,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…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:47:26 +0530

@bjphotography thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

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 […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:05:44 +0530

@jmsuneelgmail-com 👍

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

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 […]

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…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:33:14 +0530

@Ayush Sardar Thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Mr. & Mrs. Sunbird

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2500 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:04:40 +0530

@Harjit Thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Mr. & Mrs. Sunbird

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

Shutter Speed = 1/2500 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Mr. & Mrs. SunbirdPlace: Kalyani/West […]

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:02:10 +0530

Mr. & Mrs. Sunbird

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

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

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

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…

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:18:33 +0530

@Ali Mohd Thank you

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Fantails

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/1250 ,Aperture = f/5.6 ,Focal length = 500mm […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:05:51 +0530

Thank you

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Fantails

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/1250 ,Aperture = f/5.6 ,Focal length = 500mm […]

Pinaki Ghosh posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:53:21 +0530

Thank you

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Fantails

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/1250 ,Aperture = f/5.6 ,Focal length = 500mm […]