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Muzaffer Iqbal posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: In Flight _ White Throated KFSony a7iii, 200-600mm […]

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:35:00 +0530

In Flight _ White Throated KF

Sony a7iii, 200-600mm @ 600mm

f6.3, 1/5000, ISO 1600, Ev 0, WB Auto, Metering Pattern

AF-C, Lock ON AF Expandable Spot

Stabilization on Lens – Panning

LR Editing, Heavily Cropped

Jahnabee Pandey posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Young and younger tuskers.. Photographed this in Dhela […]

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:23:11 +0530

Young and younger tuskers.. Photographed this in Dhela zone of Jim Corbett last Dec. It was an almost sunset setting….cropped this one vertically.. wanted to display only the two from the herd.. they were matching their steps and it looked quite good that way. Waited a long time for them to cross the trail.

Settings

Shot on Nikon Z8, Nikkor…

Aneesh Vellanki posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Here is my first intentional bird (Indian […]

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:58:23 +0530

Here is my first intentional bird (Indian roller/palapitta) photo i took (getting the 200600G lens opened this door for me). This was captured at Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, early March’24 as were making our way towards the exit when our guide spotted it sitting on this branch. I am sure there could be a better way to post process this to…

Abhijit Adagule posted an update: Couple of Indian Wolf in the early morning in the […]

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:14:52 +0530

Couple of Indian Wolf in the early morning in the Grassland of Bhigwan with the perfect sunlight.

Camera: Sony a1

Lens: Sony 200-600mm

ISO 400
focal length 273 mm
aperture f5.6
shutter speed 1/4000s

Susavan Aditya posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Vernal hanging Parrot.captured in Pune […]

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:31:25 +0530

The Vernal hanging Parrot.

captured in Pune Maharashtra.

This image was taken at around 9:30 am.

just half an hour before it was raining and then sky cleared and beautiful sunlight came out..

Exif –

1/1250

ISO – 320

matrix metering

500mm

Aperture Priority

Nikon D850

500mm f4

Govind Ranade posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: I am sharing further processed and cropped image, which […]

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:30:06 +0530

I am sharing further processed and cropped image, which I did to remove distractions in the photograph. I have already posted earlier, this full image, which was shot at Tadoba on a sunny afternoon.

My camera is Nikon D7500. I used Matrix metering, used sigma 150-600 mm lens at 310 mm, AF-S mode, used aperture priority at f/5.6, Shutter…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Peregrine Falcon.This was shot in Mount Abu Rajasthan. […]

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:19:23 +0530

Peregrine Falcon.

This was shot in Mount Abu Rajasthan. I made a special Trek to get this shot it took me around 4 hours total trekking and around 45 mins of complete silence till the male and female both came to check up on me. After which I got a good show of aerobics from both but this pic stands out as the best because to have the head turn…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Early Morning PhotographyID: Great EgretLocation: […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:52:11 +0530

Early Morning Photography

ID: Great Egret

Location: Mandya: Karnataka

This photo was taken in Paddy Field around 6:00 a.m. The plan was to shoot a complete ground level Picture, but also, I was concerned that I might scare this guy and miss the shot.

The SSS bird photography course taught me how to approach birds, and I was able to photograph…

ashray baru posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Photo Description: I was searching for a good close-up […]

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:06:22 +0530

Photo Description:
I was searching for a good close-up shot when I had already captured several habitat shots. Then, this Indian Pond heron appeared. It was focused on studying the water, likely searching for fish. The sunlight was perfect, casting a warm glow on the bird’s back from the left side. I used this natural light to capture…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Red-breasted Nuthatch - On a Rainy Drizzle DayWhile […]

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:29:55 +0530

Red-breasted Nuthatch – On a Rainy Drizzle Day

While I initially set out to photograph the Belted Kingfisher, I couldn’t resist seizing the opportunity to capture common birds in uncommon weather :).

Sony A6400 – 200+600G

Exposure Bias Value: -0.3
Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Time: 1/640
Flash: Off, did…

Dr.Naveen Sajjan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: After waiting for so many days I found the nest […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:14:58 +0530

After waiting for so many days I found the nest of Coppersmith barbet near my house… It used to come in the morning to feed its baby.. I captured it in the morning around 8 am…

NIKON D5200

Sigma Lens 150-500mm

Aperture priority

ISO 1600

SS 1/1000

Exposure -0

F 6.3

AF- C

Matrix metering

White balance Auto

Hand held

Edited in Lightroom.

Dr.Naveen Sajjan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Last week while travelling from Koppal to Ilkal I […]

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:09:24 +0530

Last week while travelling from Koppal to Ilkal I captured this kingfisher which was sitting on perch… I kept focus point on right side of the frame to capture the bird so that I get good space on left side of the frame…

NIKON D5200

Sigma Lens 150-500mm

Aperture priority

ISO 500

SS 1/2000

Exposure -0.3

F 6.3

AF- C

Matrix metering

White balance…

Jayachandra Bendi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Great Egret taking off swiftly.post processed […]

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:10:10 +0530

Great Egret taking off swiftly.

post processed in lightroom.

Exif info:-
Camera-Canon 80D
Lens- Sigma 150-600mm, f5 – 6.3
Mode- Shutter Priority
Method- Hand held
Metering- Partial
Exposure compensation – 0
ISO-160
Aperture-f6.3
Shutter speed-1/1250s
WB-Day light

Focal Length – 435 mm

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Curious stripes!!!!! Dahisar West, Mumbai. After […]

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:31:25 +0530

Curious stripes!!!!!

Dahisar West, Mumbai.

After a disappointing morning looking for birds , I decided to focus on the squirrels which were moving around . Whether foraging for food, exploring their surroundings, or simply indulging their inquisitive instincts, squirrels embody a zest for life that serves them well in their quest for… Read more

devendra mishra posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Was at Dhikala, Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand on 16 […]

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:30:16 +0530

Was at Dhikala, Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand on 16 Feb 2024. Sharing one of the shots from the trip. Would request for suggestions for improvement. Since the subject suddenly appeared too close, I used my standby camera to get it in the frame.

Gear: Nikon D750, Lens 120mm

SS: 1/1250

A: 5.6

ISO: 500

WB: 5000K

Exposure compensation:Zero

Editing in LRC

Amol Chaturvedi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Jungle Babbler Location: Biodiversity […]

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:17:36 +0530

Title: Jungle Babbler
Location: Biodiversity Forest Govindpura, Jhotwara, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Description: Tried to capture catch light in the eyes of one of the Seven Sisters (Jungle Babbler) in the park.

EXIF INFO:

Camera Model Canon EOS 100D

Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE

Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000

Av(Aperture…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Blue Throat!!! Shot during a morning exploration of […]

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:42:10 +0530

The Blue Throat!!! Shot during a morning exploration of Navi Mumbai wetlands. Tried to go for the eye-level shot. Shot handheld and post-processed in LRC and Photoshop.

Camera: A7miv

Lens: Sony G 200-600

Mode: Manual

Metering: Spot ( linked to focus point)

Exposure: 0

ISO: 640

White Balance: Manual (5500k) readjusted during…

Nakul Dhawasker posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Grey headed Bulbul, shot in the evening around 5:30 […]

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 07:14:14 +0530

Grey headed Bulbul, shot in the evening around 5:30 pm.
Place -Ponda , Goa
Date 9th February 2024,
Gear Nikon Z9, Z400 f 4.5.
ISO 1600, Matrix Metering, Aperture priority , 1/1250, F4.5/400mm

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Macro Photography: Crab Spiders!!!!! Crab spiders, scientifically known […]

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:35:05 +0530

Crab Spiders!!!!!

Crab spiders, scientifically known as Thomisidae, are a fascinating family of arachnids known for their crab-like appearance and hunting behavior. These spiders are adept at camouflage, often blending seamlessly into their surroundings to ambush prey. They have flattened bodies and sideways-moving legs, resembling crabs,… Read more

Basit Alvi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Colours and lights Location: Saul Kere, Bangalore Saw […]

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 07:42:27 +0530

Colours and lights

Location: Saul Kere, Bangalore

Saw this sandpiper on the lake in good light. I also liked the small plants around it and thought of creating this frame.

What I wanted more was some action but unfortunately that did not happen.

This is handheld, shot from almost eye level.

Gear Sony A7iv and 200-600mm… Read more