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PRASENJIT NASKAR posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Fork-tailed drongo. Location: Kolkata, from […]

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:01:42 +0530

Title: Fork-tailed drongo.

Location: Kolkata, from my residence.

Date 19/09/2023, Time ; 15:00 Hrs. Camera Sony A7III, Lens 200-600, Exposure program-Aperture Priority, Focal length used: 600.00 MM, F/ 6.3, Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec, ISO-200, white balance – Manual 5500k, No Flash, Metering mode – pattern, Focusing Point Used: AFC, Exposure…

Sahaya Wineston posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Usually went for a photo walk with my friend in the […]

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:28:52 +0530

Usually went for a photo walk with my friend in the park… Saw a tree which covered with bunch of red flower with the bird moving around those… Waited for this particular movement and clicked the shot.. Since we got some patch light inside the park i have gone with multi metering mode and to capture the movement with 1/640 shutter…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I made this image of the Indian Paradise Flycatcher, […]

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:57:12 +0530

I made this image of the Indian Paradise Flycatcher, at Karnala Forest. The bird has just taken a dip in the pond below and was shaking the excess water off its body, tried the long exposure shot here to get the shake blurry keeping the eyes in sharp focus. Required a few tries to get the perfect shutter speed thankfully the bird obliged.…

kiran venkat posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Thought process: Bird behavior, to understand […]

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:17:01 +0530

Thought process: Bird behavior, to understand feeding habits.

Sunbirds have curved beaks which are ideal for feeding on nectar, fruits and small insects. A drumstick tree in the backyard with flowers were an ideal place for it’s early morning exploration for food. Based on this observation for few days, positioned myself with the camera to…

Basit Alvi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: "I walk alone" Purple Moorhen Location: Saul […]

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 07:41:57 +0530

“I walk alone”
Purple Moorhen

Location: Saul Kere, Bangalore
Gear: Sony a7iv and Sony 200-600mm lens
Shot in the morning at 7.30am

Why I shot this: I hardly get time to go to slightly far away places these days. Saul Kere is 20 minutes from my place and I go there often.
I saw this purple moorhen walking slowly and the light on it was… Read more

Sayan Banerjee posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: “Great things happen when you least expect it..!” - […]

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:58:22 +0530

“Great things happen when you least expect it..!” – Rightly said!!

Her Majesty (Sundari Tigress) 🐅
Bandipur, Karnataka (11th Jan 2022 – 07:55 a.m)

Conditions/Thoughts Process/Description :-
We started our Jeep safari early morning at 06:00 a.m.
The jungle was covered with dense fog.
Our naturalist conveyed that from the past couple of…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya PradeshTiger P151 with cubs […]

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 01:40:23 +0530

Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
Tiger P151 with cubs on Sambar Deer Kill

Currently at Panna Tiger Reserve since 31st May and have done around 18 safaris. Weather is very hot which is good for Tigers around water bodies.

We found this Tigress P151 which has 4 cubs of around 5-6 months on a Sambar Deer kill. The surroundings were very…

Prakash C J posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: This photograph was shot in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh. […]

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:35:20 +0530

This photograph was shot in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh. The sun was setting and through a gap in the clouds golden yello light bathed the valley. The sand dunes are visible toward the bottom of the picture.

Processed in LRC as follows:-

1. Used Gradient Mask to darken the skies and pushed white balance to get a more bluish tinge
2. Used…

sarvan dhadhich posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: This Tiger photo is taken in zone 1 in morning safari […]

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:55:19 +0530

This Tiger photo is taken in zone 1 in morning safari at Ranthambhore national park, we spotted this tiger sitting behind the trees & bushes, so we carefully positioned our gypsy so that we get a clear view of tiger, then i used sudhir sir’s taught handheld technique & camera settings holding my breath i took the shot, i also waited for his head… Read more

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Eternal bond!!!!! SGNP Borivli , Mumbai . While […]

Fri, 26 May 2023 13:29:37 +0530

Eternal bond!!!!!
SGNP Borivli , Mumbai .

While returning from the park, I came across this macaque baby having a gala time playing with the mom . Climbing on top and jumping . The bond between a baby and mom transcends across the species of this world .

NikinD 850
Nikkor200-500@500
Manual mode in RAW
Matrix metering
AFC… Read more

sarvan dhadhich posted an update: At last i got to see tiger & take photo of tiger, […]

Fri, 26 May 2023 03:07:48 +0530

At last i got to see tiger & take photo of tiger, my previous 2 tours were dry & on this 3rd tour i got to see this majestic beast. I was in zone1 morning safari, as it was behind trees & shrubs i asked our guide to move gypsy for a proper spot, then i used the handheld technique as told by Sudhir sir, using back button focusing & holding… Read more

Prachi Bhogan posted an update: This was taken on a trip to yellowstone nat park when a […]

Sun, 21 May 2023 19:21:34 +0530

This was taken on a trip to yellowstone nat park when a big bison was busy grazing oblivious to the erupting geyser behind him!

Shot on nikon z6ii, 200-500mm, 1/1000, f5, ISO 640

Harshit Keshari posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Changeable Hawk Eagle shot during an early morning Safari […]

Sun, 21 May 2023 07:31:27 +0530

Changeable Hawk Eagle shot during an early morning Safari at Kanha National Park where the subject was sitting on the dry branch of the tree and had side lighting falling from the left side. Please share your comments/thoughts on the same.

EXIF details:

Camera + Lens: Nikon D7500 + Nikkor 200-500mm at 500mm Focal length

Mode: Manual +…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Olive-backed sunbird. Location - Ranganatittu […]

Fri, 19 May 2023 09:09:43 +0530

Olive-backed sunbird.

Location – Ranganatittu Bird sanctuary, Karnataka.

Nikon D7100 – Tamron 150- 600mm, 1/250s, f.6.3, ISO 800.

Mode – Aperture priority.

It was a cloudy afternoon and I saw this pretty bird playing with flowers and the background was lavish greenery. I enjoyed the bird moments for a while via view finder and tried… Read more

Munaf PATEL posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Location : south luangwa national park Camera : […]

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:39:41 +0530

Location : south luangwa national park

Camera : Nikon D500

Lens : Nikor 200-500mm

Aperture: 5.6

ISO : 200

Shutter speed : 250

White balance : cloudy

Metering : spot

Saw this female leopard in the evening safari drive on a sausage tree feeding on baboon. Sausage tree was thick and i failed to get good picture. After sometime i came back again and…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: REFLECTIONS.Shot this a few days at Bhandup […]

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:03 +0530

REFLECTIONS.

Shot this a few days at Bhandup pumping station.

I know everyone would ask me to get low but keeping in mind that there is a 3-4 feet fall off the mounds to where the birds feed. Soo getting that low angle is a real challenge.

I have got maximum low I cud get. Shot this hand held while sleeping on the ground.

Now comes the picture…

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Elephants of Dhikala, Corbett Tiger ReserveSony A1 + […]

Fri, 19 May 2023 04:32:40 +0530

Elephants of Dhikala, Corbett Tiger Reserve

Sony A1 + Sony 400mm f2.8 GM OSS
ISO 800, f2.8 @ 1/400

Key tip for wildlife photography:

Shoot in Aperture priority mode and keep the f-number to the lowest supported by the lens. Just play around with the ISO to get a shutter speed. This works 99% of the time.

All these elephant images have been shot…

Sudipta Sinha posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I am bored!Ranthambhore National Park, RJThe T120 or […]

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:44:02 +0530

I am bored!

Ranthambhore National Park, RJ

The T120 or Enead in Ranthambhore National Park. Finding a tiger could be a hit-and-miss affair. So we need to prepare in that way. Our driver and I spotted the pugmarks first on the top of a hillock. It was on the road for a distance and bygone downhill. Now, we know what to do. We circled down the…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Tarzan !!!! This was taken at SGNP in Mumbai . There was […]

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:26:33 +0530

Tarzan !!!!
This was taken at SGNP in Mumbai . There was a group of langurs busy with their acrobats . I saw one hanging from the branch and then jumping down. Realising that others will follow ,got my settings and took a burst .
NikonD850
Nikkor 200-500@ 400
F5.6
ISO 1600
SS1/500
Shot in manual
RAW format
Matrix metering… Read more