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Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 06:04:50 +0530

Fantastic image Keyur. Really happy with the PP. The colours are vibrant and packs the punch for a beautiful frame. I love the framing part most as you have captured the perfect position of the subject in the right part of the frame and that too while bird in flight is really something which is brilliantly executed. Just one tiny suggestion,…

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Subject: Juvenile Tern

Location – NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:

Late afternoon with sun playing hide and seek behind the clouds.

Bunch of […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:24:56 +0530

Hi Basit. As much as i want to say that the processed image is good but looking at the Raw image itself i feel the birds look better in raw image and there are a few good reasons for that.

1. The colours of subjects in post processing have changed, especially in belly portion: its light coffee colour in raw whereas post processing i can see…

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Shot handheld in the outskirts of Mumbai using a Sony a7iv and a 200-600mm lens.

Shot at 10:45AM, it was bright but i had the canopy of the trees to […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:36:54 +0530

Hi Prashant. Nice capture and settings seems to be on point. However some critiques from my side,

i am not sure why you chose -3.3 step exposure as there is ambient lighting. You could have lowered the ISO in case there was overexposure and kept the EV to somewhere around -1 to -1. And also shifting the angle more towards the right side would…

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Bird name bar-winged priniya

place:doddaballapur ngarakere (lake)

time: 8:39am

nikon z6ii, 200-500lense

iso/800, s 1/1000

focal 500mm

f/5.6

5000k

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Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:41:03 +0530

@Sanjeev Madhok thank you 🙏🏻

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A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to protecting her cubs and will go to any extent to safeguard her offspring. This Tigress is Babli […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:26:13 +0530

@Ayush Sardar thank u 😊

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:13:50 +0530

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A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to protecting her cubs and will go to any extent to safeguard her offspring. This Tigress is Babli […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to […]

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:08:11 +0530

A Tigress is gentle yet fierce when it comes to protecting her cubs and will go to any extent to safeguard her offspring. This Tigress is Babli from Tadoba, walking along with her 15 year old cub. She had a fight while defending her cubs and it’s evident from the fresh wounds and blood on her body.

This photo was taken in early morning safari at…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:53:11 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy thank you 😊

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:47:14 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:07:20 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy thank you Pramod. 😀Great observation regarding the overexposed grass. will mask and reduce highlights there, hopefully will work towards a better image

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:49:01 +0530

@Sudhir Shivaram Thank you sir. With high regards and utmost respect to your advice, i have removed the part which you have rightly pointed out to be unethical and unnecessary risky on my part. As a budding photographer we are unaware of some of these basic ethics and definitely these kind of heroics can land us into trouble, even though…

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:54:37 +0530

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:54:02 +0530

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Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in […]

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:53:37 +0530

Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as it seems to be much crowded due to entry from 3 gates. This time we had a very narrow window to catch a glimpse of this cub as we had 2 gypsies placed sideways, parallel and exactly infront of us.…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:31:07 +0530

Lovely image Keyur. The composition and colours are absolutely flawless and love the eye level shot. Great going 👌🏻

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Subject: Oyster Catchers!

Location – NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:

Near evening time on a Cloudy day, these oyster catchers were flying around and […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:00:08 +0530

@Deepak Khomane thank you 🙏🏻 😀

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The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:19:08 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy thank u Pramod 😀

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The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:23:38 +0530

@PRASENJIT NASKAR thank you Prasenjit 😀

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:46:06 +0530

@Basit Alvi Thank you Basit. I shot this in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra. Yes i used a Tripod with fluid head. 😀

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The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:22:39 +0530

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The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe […]

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:01:27 +0530

The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary species like the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher also called the Jewel of Konkan. We went in search of the ODKF this season and it almost rained the entire day without a break. But the ODKF was still in…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:40:04 +0530

Hi Pramod. I think this image is very soothing and the one that goes on the canvas. Beautiful image with a complimentary background and i just love the kaleidoscope of different colours that have come together The placement of the subject is also on point. You have ticked all the boxes. Well done 👏

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Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:28:46 +0530

Hi Prachi. Very lucky to have witnessed the raw nature and dominance of such magnificent beast. Please consider this as a constructive criticism, and Going by your previous work i feel this image is more of a documentary image rather than the one that goes to your profile. The background has lot of distractions especially the rock behind…

In reply to - Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds We got a tip from one of the local wildlife photographers in the area that there is a bison carcass found in Lamar valley which is one of the areas […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:29:17 +0530

Looks like its having pan after a heavy meal 😀

Good frame Sunil. The lighting is beautiful and there is good catchlight on the subject. I wish if the head was slightly more towards the angle of the camera but having said that i think its a beautiful capture. The subject position is also on point and definitely the details on the image also…

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ID: White-Throated Kingfisher

The bird in the image is a white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon chloris). It is a medium-sized bird, about 9 inches (23 […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:20:50 +0530

Beautifully done. The catchlight is on point and the subject sharpness is on point. Everything has come out perfectly in the image and even the position of the owl in the frame works very well. Just one minor suggestion is that if you are uploading it on social media you can go for a 8*10 crop ratio eliminating the right and left space in…

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Phantom of north!

One more from the series, this was taken right before the take Off, similar to the other image but in landscape orientation, […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:19:35 +0530

@Sudhir Shivaram thank you sir for your valuable inputs. Will surely try to apply the suggestions and hearing from you always makes my day. Thank you 😊

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Black winged Slit.

The magical golden hour provides an opportunity to capture some creative images. Had to go eye level and i used a bean bag […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:26:55 +0530

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Black winged Slit.

The magical golden hour provides an opportunity to capture some creative images. Had to go eye level and i used a bean bag […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Black winged Slit.The magical golden hour provides […]

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:26:23 +0530

Black winged Slit.

The magical golden hour provides an opportunity to capture some creative images. Had to go eye level and i used a bean bag while lying flat. The Slit was fishing when it suddenly caught me spying on it but I remained calm avoiding any movements and then the bird continued to graze without getting bothered.

Sony A7 R ii with…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:41:02 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy love it. Perfect 😍

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Phantom of Sky!

Calgary, Canada.

Like most I am a big fan of owls, they are so fascinating, they look so mythical and mysterious. This is a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:37:14 +0530

@SUNIL RAO thank u Sunil 😊

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:30:02 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy thank you Pramod. 😊Tried dehaze with background mask bit its creating distractions in the frame and shifting focus from the birds.

And pls check your msgs on this app. Sorry but i wasnt notified about the ones you sent but i have replied to them 😀

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:52:28 +0530

I have processed this image with same steps that i suggested and additionally increased blue saturation in HSL secondary by +15 in lightroom mobile. Let me know what you feel

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Phantom of Sky!

Calgary, Canada.

Like most I am a big fan of owls, they are so fascinating, they look so mythical and mysterious. This is a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:35:49 +0530

@Pramod Ramamoorthy Hi Pramod. This is definitely a striking image with perfect execution in placement of subject and the beautiful golden light falling on the subject. Brilliantly executed. I would like to highlight 2 things. I suggest if you can preserve some shadows on the back of the subject as it will give a more natural look rather…

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Phantom of Sky!

Calgary, Canada.

Like most I am a big fan of owls, they are so fascinating, they look so mythical and mysterious. This is a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:02:22 +0530

@Prachi Bhogan Hey Prachi. Beautiful capture. I would recommend to keep the original frame rather than cropping it. I also agree with Keyur that you can slightly correct the tilt as is demonstrated in his edit although i leave the other recommendations to suit your own style. I feel you can also experiment by increasing the exposure and…

In reply to - Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds American Bison…these beasts are cherished as they represent a successful reintroduction in the park. Back in the days they were poached and hunted […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:56:30 +0530

@Keyur Patel Hi Keyur. Thanks for the feedback. Will definitely try a vertical composition as suggested by you. Really Appreciate your valuable inputs 😊

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:55:41 +0530

@Archana Belekar Thank you 😊

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:55:23 +0530

@HARJINDER SINGH thank you 🙏🏻 😊

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:12:02 +0530

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Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Usually the buffer time between morning and […]

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:08:46 +0530

Usually the buffer time between morning and afternoon safaris is for relaxing and recouping but on the contrary, i prefer to scratch and search the trees and bushes near the safari gates. One may find birds and on many occasions i have been able to sight and capture these beautiful birds in their natural habitat and it provides great…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:20:48 +0530

Hi vijay. Nice attempt and great capture. The subject is in sharp focus and you have patiently managed to capture the head turn shows that your thought process was perfectly executed. Few things i would like to provide as a feedback.

1. I feel the shutter speed of 1/2000 was not really required in this case as the subject is resting and not…

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Bhola aka Hazare | Tadoba
I was able to capture this shot with the great help of another safari guide who provided information about the sighting […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:12:56 +0530

@SUNIL RAO here’s a moody/ alternate edit of the same. Pls review what you feel about this?

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The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!

Bhola/Hazare who is assumed to have killed 3 locals at Nimdhela Buffer of Tadoba Tiger reserve. Had a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:50:20 +0530

Very nice composition and good processing done in this image. The colours appear very pleasing and it’s a beautiful image overall.

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Fly together

Varthur Lake, Bengaluru

May 2024

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)

Capture from a weekend visit to the lake. […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:27:28 +0530

@SUNIL RAO Thank you Sunil. Yes I completely agree with your observation and will try to see if the background can be diluted or corrected in any way.

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The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!

Bhola/Hazare who is assumed to have killed 3 locals at Nimdhela Buffer of Tadoba Tiger reserve. Had a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:02:35 +0530

@Vijay Venkataramanan thank you 😊

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The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!

Bhola/Hazare who is assumed to have killed 3 locals at Nimdhela Buffer of Tadoba Tiger reserve. Had a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 May 2024 06:59:08 +0530

Raw image

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The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!

Bhola/Hazare who is assumed to have killed 3 locals at Nimdhela Buffer of Tadoba Tiger reserve. Had a […]

Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!Bhola/Hazare […]

Mon, 27 May 2024 06:57:40 +0530

The current Controversial tiger of Tadoba!

Bhola/Hazare who is assumed to have killed 3 locals at Nimdhela Buffer of Tadoba Tiger reserve. Had a chance of Getting this head on pic In early morning winters of Dec 2023, after a unsuccessful attempt to bring down a Mighty Indian Gaur.

Captured with Sony A7 Rii with sony 200-600mm

Aperture…

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:20:42 +0530

Thank you sir for your Valuable inputs. I will try to improve on the points you have listed and definately the images are good but still “wow factor” is missing in the images. I myself felt this and knew that I am stuck at a certain point and not making progress beyond that. I was wondering where I was limiting myself. So I will try to go back…

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My detailed inputs for you:
https://www.loom.com/share/3dafe418553a474ea7ff60d97e184df3?sid=c6f077fb-5440-4b24-aa07-fdb2029e5f09

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 May 2024 14:40:26 +0530

@Sanjeev Madhok yep 😀

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One of the best gift of God, Jal (Water). The Western Ghat ranges recieve rainfall, aplenty during monsoon and that transforms into the diverse […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 May 2024 14:40:04 +0530

@Manoj Sri thank you 😊

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One of the best gift of God, Jal (Water). The Western Ghat ranges recieve rainfall, aplenty during monsoon and that transforms into the diverse […]

Sayed Muzamil posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 May 2024 11:36:40 +0530

@Vijay Venkataramanan thank you Vijay for your kind words. Definitely agree that in can crop in from the top, but also noticed that due to extreme heat haze in summer noon, the details on spotted deer were not that clear. So cropping more only caused not so sharp deers in the frame. Also I wanted to show some habitat with grass, but definitely…

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One of the best gift of God, Jal (Water). The Western Ghat ranges recieve rainfall, aplenty during monsoon and that transforms into the diverse […]