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Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: In the quiet darkness of a night safari at Bhigwan, […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:07:26 +0530

In the quiet darkness of a night safari at Bhigwan, this ground-dwelling bird , the Indian night jar ,became less a subject and more a moment of revelation. To photograph it, I had to lie flat on the earth — lowering myself into its world, into its level, into its silence.

From there, the night changed. Every blade of grass became foreground…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update: Subject: Savannah sparrowLocation: Abbortsford, […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:31:50 +0530

Subject: Savannah sparrow

Location: Abbortsford, BC, Canada

Conditions/Thought process:

This image was taken at a tulip farm near the end of the tulip season. I observed a few sparrows hopping among the flowers, and this particular sparrow decided to perch and pose beautifully on a deheaded tulip.

Equipment: Sony A6700 + 200-600

– f6.3
– 1/1250 sec –…

Kiran Tuppad posted an update: i forgot to remove UV filter before...This is the first […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:27:16 +0530

i forgot to remove UV filter before…This is the first one pic after removing …thanks sudhir sir for inputs

camera-canon,Lens-150-600mm

ISO-800,0.0ev -F6.3

Aperture mode,1/3200s

Prabhu Sambath posted an update: Sony miv 24 to 70mm oss zoom lensUsed APSC mode to reach […]

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:15:28 +0530

Sony miv

24 to 70mm oss zoom lens

Used APSC mode to reach

So, 135mm, ISO 100, F7.1, 1/250S

Day time around 9′ o clk in direct sunlight

Background blur edited and original file in comment

Jpg format

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips: And here's the part 2 of the […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:05:23 +0530

And here’s the part 2 of the portfolio review:
https://www.loom.com/share/2f166b73b5ff4ab8975ed670e47661ba

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips: Hello All,Back from a long 5 weeks back to back […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:21:09 +0530

Hello All,
Back from a long 5 weeks back to back workshops with some amazing sightings and learnings for the participants.
Here’s part 1 of the next round of review.
https://www.loom.com/share/46e23f4645a94d94babbbcf434f05a27

Sourav Mallick posted an update: Last week’s stress and routine finally pushed us toward […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:39:17 +0530

Last week’s stress and routine finally pushed us toward the forests, and so we headed to Murti for a short escape. Near the Lataguri Beat Office, a safari gypsy preparing for Gorumara changed our plans instantly. Soon, we were on an evening safari toward Jatraprasad Watch Tower.

The forest welcomed us quietly — peafowl, barking deer, wild…

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: A pair of owlet tugged away in the tree, as I try […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:31:41 +0530

A pair of owlet tugged away in the tree, as I try to approach them they both make eye contact one even ducks a little to make sure it gets a good look at me 😃

Had a do some heavy removal of branches but tried not to loose the emotions of the scene.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/500 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 800mm | …

Amol Chaturvedi posted an update: Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, […]

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:19:24 +0530

Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Info: Aperture-Priority AE, 1/1000, f 5.6, Evaluative Metering, Exposure Compensation -2/3, ISO 1600, Camera EOS 100D, Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, Focal Length 250.0mm, White Balance Daylight, AF Mode AI Servo AF, Drive Mode Continuous shooting, Technique Handheld.

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Puffin courtshipNikon d7200Nikon […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:48:35 +0530

Puffin courtship

Nikon d7200

Nikon 18-140mm

1/500

f/6.7

ISO 140

112mm

single point AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Atanu Saha posted an update: Jigrail from Rajaji National Park. Camera: Sony A7V […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:57:46 +0530

Jigrail from Rajaji National Park.

Camera: Sony A7V with 200-600mm

Focal Length: 291mm

ISO: 1250

Aperture: 4.9709

Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Sec

F value: 5.6

White Balance: Auto

Metering Mode: Pattern

Exposure Prog: Manual

anand gganu posted an update: I picked up this hobby post my retirement in 2009. I […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:27:52 +0530

I picked up this hobby post my retirement in 2009. I started with Nikon D200 coupled with Nikor18- 105 lens which came with the kit. I purchased a Tamron 70 – 300 lens for wild life photography. I switvhed over to D7000 & purchsed a Nikor 150 – 500 telescopic lense and gave my old camera to my son in law. I purchased a Z6 – mark ii about two…

Amol Chaturvedi posted an update: Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:53:40 +0530

Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Info: Aperture-Priority AE, 1/1250, f 5.6, Evaluative Metering, Exposure Compensation -1/3, ISO 1600, Camera EOS 100D, Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, Focal Length 178.0mm, White Balance Daylight, AF Mode AI Servo AF, Drive Mode Continuous shooting, Technique Handheld.

Sai Krishna Rupesh RAYAPUDI posted an update: HI, I am unable to post the image and i am […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:31 +0530

HI, I am unable to post the image and i am getting unsupported media error. Can support team help me out of this.

Thanks in advance

SUNIL RAO posted an update: Across the quiet grasslands beneath a pale blue sky, a […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:06:21 +0530

Across the quiet grasslands beneath a pale blue sky, a lone Asian elephant wanders with unhurried grace, as if carrying the memory of ancient forests in each step. The earth softens beneath its weight, holding stories of journeys long past, while the tall grasses bend gently, whispering to the wind. In the distance, a line of trees stands… Read more

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Red deer stagNikon d7200Sigma 150-600mm […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:07:34 +0530

Red deer stag

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/800

f/6.3

ISO 800

450mm

matrix metering

EV: -1.0

single point autofocus

AFC

Dr.Archana Belekar posted an update: The iconic yellow cab of New York . Last time I had […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:18:51 +0530

The iconic yellow cab of New York . Last time I had clicked the cabs but always felt it lacked the punch . So this time , I tried it differently and tried panning shot . This was taken during a family visit while doing all the touristy things. Many failed attempts with a few decent one like this .

nikon d 850, 18-35 mm @18mm,f4.5 , iso 50,…

Amol Chaturvedi posted an update: Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:10:34 +0530

Location: Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

On International Leopard Day (03 May 2026), we celebrated the quiet genius of the wild.

Rana (in pic) is the famous dominant male leopard at Jhalana Leopard Reserve in Jaipur, often referred to as the park’s poster boy or “king”. Known for his bold, relaxed, and camera-friendly nature, he…

Tinu Sule posted an update: I am not able to access my course material which i have purchased

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:10:25 +0530

I am not able to access my course material which i have purchased

Priyadarshan Muthal posted an update: Sitarampeth, Tadoba, 1-5-2026 6-23am, sony a6600, […]

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:24:46 +0530

Sitarampeth, Tadoba, 1-5-2026 6-23am, sony a6600, 200-600mm lens at 600mm 1/1250sec, f10, iso 640, meter evaluative, focus mode AF-C, zone focus area, auto white balance

Kunal Sinha posted an update: MUSHKOH VALLEY (LADAKH)D7500, 200-500 mmA Priority, f […]

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:41:08 +0530

MUSHKOH VALLEY (LADAKH)

D7500, 200-500 mm

A Priority, f 6.3

440 mm

1/8000

ISO 800

Spot metering

AF-C

Post processing : NX Studio

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update: 𝘼 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣Tungabhadra backwaters, […]

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:01:27 +0530

𝘼 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

These Wagtails were actively moving around in the fresh grass patch near the shore. I lay down for an eye-level view, visualising vibrant yellow standing out with the large, lush green patch forming a creamy layer in front and behind. The head turn and lighting…

Saathvik Anjan posted an update: Cell phone photography using google pixel 10 […]

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:13:15 +0530

Cell phone photography using google pixel 10 pro

Location: mukteshwar

Shutter speed: 1/800
Aperture: f1.6
ISO: 24
Focal length: 6.90mm

Edited in snapseed

Basit Alvi posted an update: Saw this Lioness in our evening Safari on the first day […]

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:54 +0530

Saw this Lioness in our evening Safari on the first day in Masai Mara. The lionesses were on a hunt and I saw this individual flanking and taking a different position. The eyes still locked on the target.

Shot using a Sony A7iv and 200-600mm Sony lens

I lowered the camera placing it outside the vehicle, rotated the screen and shot this

F/6.3, Shot…

Pranay Teja posted an update: Golden Guardian of The Gold Tree.Subject in frame: […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:13:03 +0530

Golden Guardian of The Gold Tree.

Subject in frame: Weaver Ant

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 07 Mar 2026, 08:19 am

Gear: Sony A6700 + Tamron 18-300 F3.5-6.3

Exposure: Manual with Auto ISO, 1/1600s, F10, ISO 1000, -2 EV, Multi-Metering.

Focal length: 90mm (135mm FF eq), Handheld.

Focus: AF-C, Tracking Expand Spot, Back button focus.

White…

Birendra Kumar posted an update: On Last Sunday had Opportunity to visit to the Village […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:15 +0530

On Last Sunday had Opportunity to visit to the Village “Mana – The First Village of India” in the district of Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India.

Exif info:

Camera: Canon 600D with Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens

Aperture Priority, Aperture: f/22

FL: 40mm

Auto Shutter Speed: 1/80s

Auto ISO: 160

Evaluative Metering

Exposure Compensation: -0.3

Edited in Canon-DPP 4.0

Manya Baldha posted an update: In Frame : Asiatic LionLocation : Gir National Park

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:31 +0530

In Frame : Asiatic Lion

Location : Gir National Park

Camera model : EOS 5D Mark IV

ISO Speed : 1250

F-stop : f/6.3

Exposure time : 1/320 sec.

Exposure program : Manual

Metering mode : pattern

Focal length : 250 mm

Keyur Patel posted an update: Subject: OspreyLocation: NJ, […]

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:07:47 +0530

Subject: Osprey

Location: NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:
Cold freezing temp late afternoon, sun almost about to set with cold temp sky on opposite side had bluish pink color.

saw this Osprey sitting on top of tree. they sit for very long time waiting to hunt around dusk. I placed camera on wooden support and waited for almost an hour in…

Aniruddha Bhattacharyya posted an update: Shot on iPhone 16 pro edited using Lightroom mobile.120mm, […]

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:32:13 +0530

Shot on iPhone 16 pro edited using Lightroom mobile.

120mm, f 2.8, 1/100s, ISO 64

Pench, Rukhad

Riddhirup Sahoo posted an update: My first safari at Kanha National Park, Madhyapradesh. […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:46:15 +0530

My first safari at Kanha National Park, Madhyapradesh.

SONY ILCE 6600

SIGMA 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG DN CONTEMPORARY

Manual mode | Handheld | 215.7 mm

f/5.6 | 1/1000 | ISO 1600

Metering: Multi-segment

WB 6200

Adobe lightroom

Kaustav Chetia posted an update: Standing alone yet unhurried — a silk cotton tree in first […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:51:45 +0530

Standing alone yet unhurried — a silk cotton tree in first bloom holds its ground against the vast, misty grasslands of Kaziranga.

Camera SONY ILCE-6100
Lens 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3
Lens(ext): Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Lens at 200mm f/5.6
FL-35mm 300
WB Manual
Metering Multi-segment
Exp.Mode Manual
ISO 400
Shutter 1/1000
Aperture f/5.6
Exp.Comp. 0…

Sunil Singhal posted an update: I am facing a lot of issues of bouncing autofocus […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:25:50 +0530

I am facing a lot of issues of bouncing autofocus while using the Contemporary Sigma 150-500 on R8. Please help me overcome this issue Regards

Kunal Sinha posted an update: LADAKH (Landscape)D 7500, 18-140 mmA Priority : […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:35:02 +0530

LADAKH (Landscape)

D 7500, 18-140 mm

A Priority : f 9

1/800

18mm

ISO 125

Matrix metering

AF-S

WB : 6204 K

Post Processing : NX Studio

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: I saw a big flock of Eurasian Spoonbill flying. There was […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:43:11 +0530

I saw a big flock of Eurasian Spoonbill flying. There was so much dram in various parts of the flock and I knew I would be able to isolate a few to create a surreal image, here it is let me know what you think.

Canon R8 with RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9.0 IS USM

1/6400 sec at f9

Aperture Priority | Handheld | 481mm | EV 0 | ISO 1600 | WB 7200 |…

Gaurav Patil posted an update: Tried using a creative tight crop on a resting mallard. […]

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:19:11 +0530

Tried using a creative tight crop on a resting mallard. Let me know what you think

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/1000

f/6.3

ISO 1000

600mm

single point

AFC

matrix metering

EV: 0

Manya Baldha posted an update: Grace before power.Camera model : EOS 5D Mark IVISO Speed […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:12:34 +0530

Grace before power.

Camera model : EOS 5D Mark IV

ISO Speed : 6400

F-stop : f/6.3

Exposure time : 1/200 sec.

Metering mode : pattern

Focal length : 400 mm

Abhimanyu Dawar posted an update: While I was walking around The Sultanpur National Park […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:29 +0530

While I was walking around The Sultanpur National Park I found a lot of dragon flies hovering round an area. I have always been fascinated by them and wanted to click one in flight, which is a very challenging task. This one just sat on this isolated tall grass blade and I found this to be the best opportunity for a minimalistic photo. Tell…

Kunal Sinha posted an update: LADAKH (LANDSCAPE)Nikon D 7500, 18-140 mmAperture P, […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:09:18 +0530

LADAKH (LANDSCAPE)

Nikon D 7500, 18-140 mm

Aperture P, f 7.1

1/1600

26mm, ISO 125

Matrix metering

AF-S

WB : Cloudy

Post Processing : NX Studio

Akshayaram Srinivasan posted an update: Shot on Nikon Z5ii + Tamron 50-400mm f 4.5-6.3 lens. […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:09:09 +0530

Shot on Nikon Z5ii + Tamron 50-400mm f 4.5-6.3 lens.

Location: Pench

400mm + f 6.3 + 1/250 s + 0 ev+ 4570 k + matrix metering

Mahul posted an update: Hello Sudhir Sir,I’ve been an avid follower of your work […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:11:25 +0530

Hello Sudhir Sir,

I’ve been an avid follower of your work and ideology in photography (not only wildlife).. I’ve purchased the All-in-One learning package as well.. My work-life commitments, till date I’ve not been able to converge the training, but I’m extremely hopeful to get it done shortly afterwards..

Thought of writing this mail on the need…

Kaustav Chetia posted an update: An Assam Roofed Turtle claims its sun-warmed throne — a […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:48:33 +0530

An Assam Roofed Turtle claims its sun-warmed throne — a solitary sentinel on driftwood, while Kaziranga’s ancient waters flow silently beneath.

The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) is a critically endangered species, making this photograph genuinely significant beyond its aesthetic beauty. Kaziranga’s wetlands and ox-bow lakes (beels)…

Ankit Agarwal posted an update: Male gibbon with a Michael Jackson pose. Lifted shadow […]

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:50:09 +0530

Male gibbon with a Michael Jackson pose. Lifted shadow over greens to give a more artistic look instead of complete back and white.

Exif –

Gear – Sony A6700 + 200-600mm

Focal length – 216mm

Shutter Speed – 1/800s

Aperture – f6.3

ISO – 400

Exposure compensation => +1.3ev

WB – 5200K

Focus mode – AF-C (tracking expand spot)

Mode – Manual with auto…

Ajai Pisharady posted an update: The golden hour in the grass lands of Dhikala […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:25:23 +0530

The golden hour in the grass lands of Dhikala provides beautiful photographic opportunities, with some luck of course. We were all set to capture the moving herd of elephants with the reservoir and orange sky in background. But one gypsy coming from other side spoiled all our shots as elephant herd stopped moving in the direction we expected.…

JAYKUMAR CHAUHAN posted an update: I PERSONALY ALWAYS LIKE THIS MOMENT BUT THIS IS […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:02:48 +0530

I PERSONALY ALWAYS LIKE THIS MOMENT BUT THIS IS SPECIAL

PENCH TIGER RESERVE

SONY ILCE-7RM5

FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS

400 mm

1/1,250s,f 5.6,ISO 640

Jitendra Reddy posted an update: Little GrebeCamera: Sony Alpha ILCE-6600 & FE 200–600mm […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:04:41 +0530

Little Grebe

Camera: Sony Alpha ILCE-6600 & FE 200–600mm f/5.6 – 6.3 G OSS

Focal Length: 400mm (Equivalent to 600mm APSC Crop)

Exposure Bias: –0.3 EV

ISO: 200

Aperture: f/5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/1600 Sec

White Balance: Daylight

Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average

Exposure Prog: Aperture Priority

Exporsure Mode: Manual

Colour Space: sRGB

SUNIL RAO posted an update: Her mighty paws in silence lie, no urge to hunt, no need […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:27:23 +0530

Her mighty paws in silence lie, no urge to hunt, no need to try,

For even fire must sometimes yield,

And rest within the water’s shield.

Exif information:

Camera: Nikon Z8

Handled Shot

Exposure Program: Aperture

Lens: Nikon 70-200mm

Focal length Used: 200mm.

ISO:2500

Aperture: F6.3

Shutter Speed:1/2000

White Balance: Manual – 5300k

Metering:…

Sudarshan K posted an update: Location: Kasaragod(Kerala)Camera: Canon R50Lens: […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:41:57 +0530

Location: Kasaragod(Kerala)

Camera: Canon R50

Lens: RF 100-400

Focal Length: 400mm

Aperture: F8

Shutter speed: 1/500s(hand held)

ISO: 1600

Metering Mode: Evaluate

White Balance: AWB

Focusing Mode: Servo

Focus Point: Singlepoint AF

0ev

Edited in Lightroom Mobile

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙚Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand | Apr […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:28:46 +0530

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙚

Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand | Apr 2026

Bird ID: Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) | ತುರಾಯಿ ಪನ್ನಗಾರಿ

Moment of a Crested Serpent Eagle in a moody pose. Though it was above eye level, the background and lighting were very good for capturing these moody moments.

Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200-500mm lens,…

Gaurav Patil posted an update: A chaffinch singing surrounding by foliage. Let me know […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:14 +0530

A chaffinch singing surrounding by foliage. Let me know what you think!

Nikon d7200

Sigma 150-600mm C

1/800

f/6.3

ISO 1000 auto

600mm

AFC

single point autofocus

matrix metering

EV: 0

ashray baru posted an update: Camera information:Shot on Sony A7IV + 100 – 400Aperture […]

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:23:06 +0530

Camera information:

Shot on Sony A7IV + 100 – 400

Aperture priority mode

Shutter speed – 1/400

f/5.6 333mm

ISO-125

Multimetering

Autofocus — AF-C

Focus area: expanded flexible spot

exposure compensation: 0

WB – 5500K

Edit – Lightroom classic + Photoshop