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Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ???????????? […]

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:54:15 +0530

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Ranganatittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

November 2023

Bird ID: Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae)

I was in the watch tower and this bird was foraging in the patch of bamboo trees next to it. Its vibrant blue made it not too difficult to spot among the…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: My first attempt at creating a habitat shot during […]

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:29:54 +0530

My first attempt at creating a habitat shot during sunrise. The subject is a Chinkara with a Drongo riding on its back at Bhigwan grassland. I generally get confused when there are a lot of elements in an image, but here, I have tried to keep it as simple as possible. Shot with a Manual White Balance of 10000 kelvin and post-processed…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Crested Hawk EaglePanna Tiger ReserveSony A1 + Sony FE […]

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:38:16 +0530

Crested Hawk Eagle
Panna Tiger Reserve

Sony A1 + Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS
ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/8000
Multi Metering -2.7 EV
Manual WB 5800K
AF Area Mode: Tracking with Single Point AF

This is a low key image where we choose a subject with a spotlight on it with the background in shadow area. In case of Multi Metering mode (Evaluative / Matrix), the…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery Witnessing […]

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:22:46 +0530

Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing skills. Discovered through a serendipitous encounter with a fellow nature enthusiast, this hidden gem is a back water area where the beauty of wildlife thrives undisturbed.

Camera Settings:-
Nikon Z9

Abhinav Sharma posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I have been working on my post processing off late and […]

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:47:14 +0530

I have been working on my post processing off late and am experimenting with color grading to create moody and cinematic looks on still photos. Here is a portrait of a Swamp Deer from Kanha, basking in the morning sunshine.
Nikon D500 with 200-500mm
1/600, f5.6, ISO320

Aishwarya Nair posted an update: Backyard Guest - The Oriental Magpie […]

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:59:39 +0530

Backyard Guest – The Oriental Magpie Robin
Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala

On a cloudy day, I walked into my room and noticed the sweet call of a usual guest – Oriental Magpie Robin, in my window which eventually flew and rested in the grill adjacent to it. That was the first time I decided to capture it, as it usually flies off quickly. The… Read more

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher!! Shot from a hide located […]

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:03:57 +0530

The Red-Breasted Flycatcher!! Shot from a hide located at Tamhini, Maharashtra. Shot during Sunset, the hide predominantly has lesser light which results in higher ISO. I wanted to capture the bird in action of taking a dip in the pond. Although on Tripod I had a high shutter speed to freeze the action. The image is Post-processed in LRC…

Prakhar Mishra posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Flamingo Flamboyance..!! Location- Bhigwan Bird […]

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:09:32 +0530

Flamingo Flamboyance..!!
Location- Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra
Month- December'23

We started our boat ride somewhere around 4pm, headed straight to Flamingo point. This group of Flamingos was slowly walking in synchronization.

Situation- The sun was a bit harsh, and was pointing towards Flamingos (rear side). I was directly facing… Read more

Anil Janapareddy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Camera Model: Canon EOS 90DLens: Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 […]

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:32:51 +0530

Camera Model: Canon EOS 90D
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS
Shooting mode: Aperture -priority
Aperture value: 6.3
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Metering mode: Evaluative Metering
Ev: 0
ISO : 2500
AF area select mode: Zone AF, Manual selection
White Balance mode: Custom

Location: Ameenpur Lake, Hyderabad

It was nice evening, noticed this bird [Long…

Karthik Shashi posted an update: Green Bea Eater - Backlit Mode For the benefit […]

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:41:34 +0530

Green Bea Eater – Backlit Mode

For the benefit of beginners, a write up on how I took this picture:
1. Observed that the bird was repeatedly coming back and sitting on this branch.
2. It was about 3.30 in the afternoon and the light was against its landing position.
3. It was a perfect moment for a back light shot.
4. At first I watched… Read more

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Indian-Paradise Flycatcher!! Shot from a hide […]

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:58:42 +0530

The Indian-Paradise Flycatcher!! Shot from a hide in Tamhini, Maharashtra. The bird was shaking off excess water after dipping in a pond below. The light was falling on the subject from the right side which I had accentuated in post-processing to give multi-dimensional feel. The image is primarily post-processed in Lightroom Classic, but I…