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Shamim Azam posted an update: One of those times when the subject gets too close for […]

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:26:26 +0530

One of those times when the subject gets too close for a 600mm prime.

Location: Corbett Tiger Reserve

Sony Gear: A1 and 600mm Prime

Manual with Auto ISO

EXIF: 600mm, f/4, 1/2000, ISO 2500

Stabilized with a beanbag

Multi metering

AF-C, Spot, Tracking

Processed in LRC

Sumalya Ghosh posted an update: Kalij Pheasant I took this photo of Kalij Pheasant […]

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:07:10 +0530

Kalij Pheasant
I took this photo of Kalij Pheasant in Sattal ,Uttarakhand.This Kalij Pheasant on a eye level tree branch.This Kalij Pheasant is a male bird.

Gear : ILCE 7RM5 sony, with 200-600mm f/6.3
Aperture – f/6.3
Shutter Speed – 1/125sec
Focal Length – 600mm
Exp.Bias – 0 Step
ISO – 250
WB – Auto
Metering Mode – Pattern
In the Post… Read more

Arghya Dutta posted an update: Reuploaded as per your feedbackSunbird in flight Shot […]

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:13:17 +0530

Reuploaded as per your feedback

Sunbird in flight

Shot with Nikon Zf with Nikor Z 180-600 VR lens, raw with post processing done in LR

EXIF Manual exposure

f6.3,

SS- 1/4000,

ISO – 1250,

FL-600 mm,

WB- 6250K,

Matrix metering , ev -0.7,

AF C, 3D tracking with animal detection

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips: Here's the Part 2 of the feedback. Please do comment […]

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:16:51 +0530

Here’s the Part 2 of the feedback. Please do comment below and let me know if this new format of feedback is helping you become a better photographer?
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Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Nature Showers!!!!!Canada goose in action.New jersey.As […]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:20:35 +0530

Nature Showers!!!!!

Canada goose in action.

New jersey.

As I was walking around the water, saw the Canada goose coming out of the water . I waited for her to shake of the water . As Sir says previsualisation was required to get the shot.

NikinD850

200-400@320mm

f6.3

iso800

SS 1/2500

auto white balance

matrix metering

AFC

Manual mode

hand held

processed…

Su NE eL posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Canon R6 MiiRF 70 - 200 F4 @ 200 mmf 4 SS 1/400 ISO 250Ev […]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:08:35 +0530

Canon R6 Mii

RF 70 – 200 F4 @ 200 mm

f 4 SS 1/400 ISO 250

Ev : +1

Mode : Aperture Priority

WB : Cloudy

Metering : Evaluative

Focus : Servo Single

PP in LrC.Image Cropped.

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Eurasian cootsEurasian coots are water birds with […]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:51:00 +0530

ID: Eurasian coots

Eurasian coots are water birds with a stocky build, typically found in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. They are easily recognizable by their dark grey or black feathers, white bill, and white patch on their forehead which has led to the saying “bald as a coot”.

They are omnivores and eat a variety of things…

Ahren Pinto posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A tigress rests as twilight falls...Location : […]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:24:41 +0530

A tigress rests as twilight falls…
Location : Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

EXIF:
Camera : Nikon Z5
Lens : NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S
Focal length : 800 mm
ISO : 2500
Aperture : f/7.1
Shutter Speed : 1/160
Exposure : -1ev
White Balance : 5600k
Metering Mode : Center Weight

In the dimming light of dusk, just before the evening safari ended, we spotted…

Deepak Kuchana posted an update in the group Creative (any genre): Attempted something differentIn frame – EgretCamera – […]

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:05:26 +0530

Attempted something different
In frame – Egret
Camera – SonyA6700
Lens – Tamron 150mm-500mm
ISO – 125
Focal length – 750mm(Full frame equivalent)
Exposure compensation – 0
F number – 6.7
Shutter Speed – 1/1200Sec

Ravi Banda started the discussion Travelling to Tanzania in the forum Travel Together

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:25:54 +0530

Travelling to Tanzania

Hi All, I’m planning a trip to Serengeti and ngorongoro from 21st to 28th July…Let me know if anyone would like to join…Also any tips and suggestions are most welcome…

Sukhmeet Kaur started the discussion Need Information in the forum General Chit Chat

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:52:26 +0530

Need Information

Sir course ke baad jo certificate milta kaha use hoga ,oske kya benefits hai

anand krishnamoorthy started the discussion Greetings from Singapore in the forum Introduce Yourself

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:26:19 +0530

Greetings from Singapore

Hi my name is Anand Krishnamoorthy and I’m a photography enthusiast based in Singapore. I’m a journalist by profession and work with Bloomberg here in Singapore.

My Instagram account is @blueplanettrips and my website is https://www.blueplanettrips.com/

im interested in landscape photography and also wildlife…

blueplanettrips.com

Anand Krishnamoorthy

I am a professional journalist, working in Singapore.

anand krishnamoorthy started the discussion Query on Masai Mara in the forum Travel Together

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:21:48 +0530

Query on Masai Mara

Greetings. A few of us are planning to go to Masai Mara and Serengeti for a week in October. Wanted to ask a few questions: is mid October a good time to visit in terms of witnessing the migration? Any recommendations on where to stay? Thanks

PRASENJIT NASKAR posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Title: Little Grebe.Location: Purbasthali Bird […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:49:29 +0530

Title: Little Grebe.
Location: Purbasthali Bird Sanctuary, west Bengal

Date 18/02/2024, Time: 10:10 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 5500k, No Flash, Metering mode – Multi, Focusing Point Used: AFC, Exposure…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Oriental DarterThe Oriental Darter, also known as […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:34:41 +0530

ID: Oriental Darter

The Oriental Darter, also known as the Snakebird, is a waterbird found in tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It’s a fascinating bird with a long, slender neck and a straight, pointed bill.

They are very similar to cormorants in their hunting style. They hunt for fish while their body is submerged in water. The slender…

Anish Abraham posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Purple HeronKasavanahalli Lake, Bangalore Purple Heron […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:30:07 +0530

Purple Heron

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bangalore

Purple Heron all set for the hunt. But both Purple Heron and I missed the opportunity.

Camera : Nikon D3200

Lens: 200 – 500 MM

Focal length used : 500 mm (750 due to crop factor)

ISO : 800

Aperture: 6.3

Aperture priority mode

Shutter speed : 1/1000 (for action)

White balance : flash-5400 K ( for getting…

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Face to Face (Indian White-eye)Place: […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:21:44 +0530

Face to Face (Indian White-eye)

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/4000 ,Aperture = f/5.6 ,Focal length = 500mm ,Exp Bias = -1.3 step,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…

PRASAD TELANG posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Common Tailor BirdEarly in the morning and very […]

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:54:24 +0530

Common Tailor Bird

Early in the morning and very overcast conditions. It rained frequently. Common tailor bird sat on a tree branch near my residence. It could take few snaps as it flew among the branches. (from my Terrace)

Camera – Canon 80D

Lens = Tamron 150- 600 mm (at 600 mm)’

Mode – Manual

F 6.3

SS1/800

ISO 4000

AF – 9 Point

WB 4800

Metering -…

Dishnu Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Hi @sudhir sir. I would like to request your opinion […]

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:05:14 +0530

Hi @sudhir sir. I would like to request your opinion on this. Sometimes, while post processing, when trying out white balance values on the lower side say 4300K, I get the feeling that the image that the image is a little flat. Am I making some mistake with respect to my post processing? I am sharing 2 images, both created from the same RAW…