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Prakash C J posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: Today's pic is from a vacation to Valparai in the […]

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:37:11 +0530

Today’s pic is from a vacation to Valparai in the monsoon. The streams and rivulets were full of fast flowing water. This photograph was shot from a narrow bridge as the water flowed beneath. After I set up my tripod I realised that everytime someone walked over the bridge it vibrated terribly, and vehicles would set the bridge into vibrations…

Amol Pawar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: D1 (Dotty Female 1st litter Male) Dominant Male […]

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:19:25 +0530

D1 (Dotty Female 1st litter Male)

Dominant Male of Bandhavghad (Khitauli Zone)

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This image was made in June 2023 at Bandhavghad during the afternoon hours around 04:30 pm and the light was harsh. The tiger was sitting in the water body and cooling off in 43 degrees Celsius dry heat.

D1 and Chota Bheem has…

Vibhavari Nagarhalli posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Cheetahs and a stormy evening at Mara!!! We spent an […]

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:02:51 +0530

Cheetahs and a stormy evening at Mara!!! We spent an entire afternoon and evening with this pair of cheetahs. They gave us so many great opportunities to capture their images. As the evening turned gray with storm clouds building up, rumbling thunder, bolt of lightning, and heavy rains, what a scene it was!! Cheetahs were unperturbed and…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Majestic !!!!! Satpura tiger reserve After his […]

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:17:12 +0530

Majestic !!!!!
Satpura tiger reserve

After his foiled attempt at killing , the tiger disappeared into the jungle . The guide tracked him down to this place , relaxing . I just got two shots of him sitting and then he went off to sleep . We were alone with him for 15 mins but unfortunately it only slept and there was hardly any action… Read more

Darshan Olkar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Royal Entry.Ranthambore National Reserve, November 2022.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:35:02 +0530

Royal Entry.
Ranthambore National Reserve, November 2022.

Her arrival is nothing short of. What’s that word? ROYAL! And why not! She is indeed the undisputed queen. Ruling not only the royal and magical grounds and lakes of Ranthambore but also countless hearts of wildlife lovers and photographers.

My first head-on shot opportunity of this beauty…

Bhushan Dusane posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Expression : Wild Dog Pench, MP We started […]

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:46:48 +0530

The Expression : Wild Dog

Pench, MP

We started our morning Safari and met with group of wild dogs…..pointed my camera to the group and got this expression as if he was ready to get photographed by me….

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Camera: D500

lens: 200 500

Focal length used: 200 mm

ISO: 3200 max (Auto)

Aperture: f /5.6

Shutter…

Amit Uniyal posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: T4 or Sher Khan 👑 - Undisputed king of RajajiMy first […]

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:31:20 +0530

T4 or Sher Khan 👑 – Undisputed king of Rajaji

My first and rare sighting of the King at Rajaji, it was a fruitless morning until we saw a flocks of deer on the river beds giving alarm calls, we were hopeful to see leopard, but to our present surprise we spotted the King himself, it was amazing to see deer walking him pass by without…

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Indian Pitta!!!! Pench National park Turia gate […]

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:39:54 +0530

Indian Pitta!!!!

Pench National park Turia gate

Found this very colourful small bird at Pench Tiger Reserve.
She was chirping and flying from one to another branch . Everyone focuses on the big cats on safari but it’s full of beautiful small birds .
NikonD850
Nikkor 200_500@500
f5.6
SS1/1000
ISO 800
Ev0
Aperture priority
AFC
Af D25
Matrix… Read more

Abhijit Adagule posted an update: Black Naped Monarch… Tamhini Ghat. This image was clicked […]

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:19:47 +0530

Black Naped Monarch…
Tamhini Ghat.
This image was clicked in the Bird Hide this April in the late evening and since light was very low, I was using spot metering mode to get the background complete dark and light only on the subject.

Exif information:
Camera:Sony a1.
lens: Sony 200-600mm.
Focal length used: 600mm
ISO: 250
Aperture:… Read more

Bhushan Dusane posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Flying Peacock The image is taken at Umred Karhandala, […]

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:17:51 +0530

Flying Peacock

The image is taken at Umred Karhandala, just after we started morning safari. we spotted few peacocks sitting on tree. being low light. I was not prepared to capture any action shot. all of sudden I saw movement.

Generally I keep camera in Aperture priority in such situation, that day it was on manual.

I pushed speed above 1/…

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

Abhijit Adagule posted an update: Malabar Pit Viper (Green Morph)… Amboli, Maharashtra. This […]

Fri, 26 May 2023 03:02:04 +0530

Malabar Pit Viper (Green Morph)…
Amboli, Maharashtra.
This image was clicked during misty monsoon evening in the rainforest of Maharashtra in August, 2022. I was using a wide 35mm lens along with micro lens only with an intent to capture the entire habitat along with the subject..

Exif information:
Camera:Sony a1.
lens: Tamron 35mm.
Focal… Read more

Subhadip Sengupta posted an update: Coppersmith Barbet Bengali Name: Basonto-Bauri Captured […]

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:42:24 +0530

Coppersmith Barbet
Bengali Name: Basonto-Bauri
Captured at Hooghly, West Bengal

Device: Nikon D5300, Nikkor 70-300 mm Lens

Am an entry level learner of photography. So, feedbacks are much appreciated.

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…

Ratheesh PB posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: GREEN WINE SNAKE LoC: MANNAVAN CHOLA I was trekking in […]

Wed, 10 May 2023 02:46:31 +0530

GREEN WINE SNAKE
LoC: MANNAVAN CHOLA
I was trekking in to the world largest shola national park situated in Kanthalloor.
In the forest entry point suddenly my guide stopped me and pointed something special in the lush green bushes .
A green wine snake , challenges I faced to shot him that it was sitting in a camouflage background and… Read more

Sushant Panda posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds:

Tue, 09 May 2023 15:02:29 +0530

Prakash C J posted an update in the group Black & White photography: This pic was shot in Copenhagen, on a weekend […]

Tue, 09 May 2023 14:28:34 +0530

This pic was shot in Copenhagen, on a weekend sightseeing during the summer. I happened to peer over the parapet and noticed this person trundling down the stairs. I had just enough time to squeeze of a few shots, while composing the shadow diagonally across the frame. I thought of calling this one ‘Diagonal Delivery‘

Keen eyed folks will…

Rakesh Chamoli posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Aethopyga - sunbird Chilla Haridwar range […]

Tue, 09 May 2023 13:34:00 +0530

Aethopyga – sunbird Chilla Haridwar range Uttarakhand May’23. Evening time around 4:00pm got a lucky chance wherein the Sunbird gave me ample time to shoot it for several minutes after waiting of several minutes.
Camera: canon 90D
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm
Focal length: 600mm
Aperture: f6.3
Shutter Speed : 1/3200s
ISO : 1600
WB : 5400
Metering Mode:… Read more

Ratheesh PB posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: GREATER PAINTED SNIPE FLIGHT MODE LoC: […]

Tue, 09 May 2023 13:16:37 +0530

GREATER PAINTED SNIPE FLIGHT MODE
LoC: Palakkal Thrissur
Shot was taken in the morning golden hour. We are in search for this special guest and I prepared for a flying shot as he usually hides in the paddy bushes and more vigilant than us .
Camera modes I selected carefully like shutter speed , focus mode to pre prepare myself for the flying… Read more

Basit Alvi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The toss! This was shot in Basai Wetlands, Gurgaon. I […]

Sun, 07 May 2023 17:58:43 +0530

The toss!

This was shot in Basai Wetlands, Gurgaon.

I had just reached the wetland when I saw this kingfisher fly past me with something in its mouth. It flew to a nearby post and I could capture the moment.

I generally don’t like man made objects in my images but i could not stop myself this time.

The light was decent and i used single… Read more