Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-13.
On this fine day i started my trail trying to find some elusive birds in the depths of the Western Ghats only to come across this beautiful green gem entangling itself from a tree branch.
About Photographer
I'm a Cybersecurity Analyst by profession with over 17yrs in the I.T field & I'm a avid animal/bird lover. I used to take really decent pictures as a kid when i used to attend parties, weddings, family functions etc. But 2020 was the year i started to take photography very seriously, during the Lockdown all i did was Work, Eat, Sleep & Binge Read, Watch videos & go through other white papers & articles by some really great globally recognized photographers. By the time the lockdown ended I had enough self taught knowledge & know hows about Photography that i started to unleash my skills.
Primary Gear: Nikon D850 coupled with 500mm PF Prime lens (My first Serious Camera Rig)
THE TOSS BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH!! I captured this remarkable moment from Purbasthali Wetlands, West Bengal, India. A WHITE Throated KINGFISHER was sitting on a perch with a Frog hunt. At first, the bird killed the hunt by its sharp beaks, moved that in its mouth for a while. At last, the bird became successful to swallow the frog totally. I made a series of the whole. This image is the last shot from that series.
About Photographer
A Nature & Wildlife Photographer based in India.
I was searching water monitor lizard to get a shot in which it will put out its tongue. I was riding a bike while searching for the lizard and then suddenly a local person called me and me "look there is a crocodile". I turned around my face and saw a monitor lizard that was looking for food and as I go near to it I saw that it was putting its tongue out. I clicked as many photographs as I can.
About Photographer
I am a Ph.D. scholar and also a wildlife enthusiast. I do enjoy to click pictures of wildlife.
During a morning boat ride in Mangalajodi ,I found a Purple Heron was trying to catch from the marshy grassland for a long time. I was also waiting to capture some moments. After a long wait suddenly the purple heron jumped and submerged its beak into the marshy area and made a vigorous attempt to drag a snake from the marsh .The heron grabbed it and tried to fly away but unfortunately missed the catch , the snake escaped. I was able to capture this moment and made this composition.
About Photographer
Eye surgeon by profession based on Kolkata ,I am purely a nature & wildlife photographer by passion. I started my photographic journey with manual SLR camera. I always try to capture moments from nature that fascinates me.
I witnessed a lovely battle between Black headed ibis and Brahminy kite over a snake in Mangajodi, Odisha.
About Photographer
I am a Nature and wildlife photographer by passion and also an IT professional. I love to be in nature and photograph mammals , birds and sometimes butterflies. I have been awarded as top 100 in 35 Awards; also awarded by 1x.com, awarded by Tamron, featured in Nikon India official page, Asian Photography Magazine, got awards in International exhibitions
My Kind Of Attitude.
About Photographer
I am a Visual effects artist by profession and wildlife photographer by passion.
The famous backwater female from Kabini, Nagarhole. Chanced upon her patrolling her territory on fine evening in 2020. This was my first trip post COVID lockdown.
About Photographer
Passionate wildlife photographer. Tiger Lover!
A leaping Black Buck was one of the images I pre-visualized while planning the two days trip to Tal Chappar, in the Rajasthan state. The first day none of the Blackbucks leaped in front of me. The good part of second day also went by without my dream getting fulfilled. Towards the second day evening they started running around and unleashed their magnificent leaps. It was a real challenge to shoot their leaping. By the time I could focus on a particular animal, it would stop leaping. Then I had to follow another one and the same disappointment again! But, at the end, I managed to capture the characteristic leaping action.
About Photographer
Jacobin Cuckoo Considered as harbinger of monsson rain in India, due to their arrival at time of initial monsson days. Lot of Story and myth surrounds this birds due to the same. This is courtship feeding of Jacobin Cuckoo pair at Outskirts of Ahmedabad, Near thol bird sanctuary. click using Nikon D3300(200-500 Nikkor)
About Photographer
I Am Yogesh Patel from Ahmedabad. Passionate about wildlife and nature. By Education i'm Pharmacist, By profession i'm Insurer and by heart i'm Photographer. Work Published in Magazine(based in USA), Image displayed at exhibition in Jehangir art gallery,Mumbai.
Great Indian Hornbills are a big, beautiful species found all over India. State bird of Kerala in the deep south and Nagaland in the far east! We visited Valparai in Tamil Nadu in the rains, and despite all the mist and cold and rain, we managed to get this bird sitting under a tree canopy!
About Photographer
A business leader who believes being in a forest to soak in nature and take back memories of the amazing experience in RAW format files is the ultimate detox for all busy professionals! :-)
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