Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-14.
In her abode, the queen looking up to the heavens. On a cool afternoon in Kabini, just as we started our safari, we were blessed to catch up with all the lazyness and emotions of this beauty.
About Photographer
An avid traveller, trekker, wild-lifer, sportsman and an autodidact, enthusiast photographer.
Snow Leopard in its territory.
About Photographer
Based in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh I started photography as a hobby but soon it turns into passion and now I am full time professional photographer having many awards, publications and projects. I have won "Colours of Macao" Photography Contest organized by "Nat Geo Traveller India" in 2016. Won “Artistique” Photography Contest organized by “Asian Photography Magazine” under the theme Black & White, 2017-18. Received 1st prize on winning the “7th National Photography Competition” from Mr. Jual Oram minister for Tribal affairs in 2018. I Went to Srilanka for a Photography assignment with National Geography Traveller India and Vivo, March 2019. Again I went to Gujarat for a Photography assignment with Gujarat Tourism May 2019 & October 2019. I have won the "Vision 2020 Photo Competition" A wildlife photo contest by the "Pangolin Photo Safaris" - Botswana, South Africa, May 2020. Best Photographer Runner Up” in “Gujarat Travel & Tourism Excellence Award 2021” by Gujarat Tourism.
Blackbuck is also known as Indian antelope. It inhabitats grassy plains and lightly foresed areas. The herd of blackbuck consists of an adult male and numerous female. The female blackbucks are very caring and they take care of their young ones with utmost care. This image was shot in Talchapar India.
About Photographer
Mrs. Darshan Ganapathy an avid traveller and wildlife photographer. YPS and FIP member, I am a Coffee planter staying near Madikeri, Karnataka. I have participated extensively in salons for close to three years. My favourite photography genres are landscapes, travel and wildlife.
The Screamer Spotted Owlet screamer during its flight
About Photographer
IT Manager by profession Wildlife Photographer by passion
I saw two weaver ants fighting over a small insect. Upon going near I realize it was fire ant they were fighting for. The fire ant strikes back its sting and gave a strong fight for life, but in the end lost to weaver ants.
About Photographer
I am a nature and wildlife photographer. More specific Swamp tiger chaser. Exploring the Sundarban "The Mysterious Mangrove" is my passion. Resort owner by profession.
Wildlife in Deserts of Rajasthan. The Chinkara (Indian gazelle), state animal of Rajasthan got shelter in an abandoned hut. A unique habitat shot showing healthy interrelationship between humans and the wildlife.
About Photographer
By profession I’m Professor in College education. My subject of specialization is Foods and Nutrition. I had a fascination for birds since my childhood but never thought of clicking them until 2016. And since then the journey continues.
Here's a picture of a mother elephant protecting her calf. I tried to compose it in a different way where the mother elephant's limbs acts as a natural frame
About Photographer
I'm a wildlife and nature photographer. Have been into photography since the age of 13.
It's Preening Time!!!! : A Pallid Harrier (a winter migrant ) perched on a rock and preening before taking flight towards there roosting spot in the grasslands of Hubli, Karnataka in the evening .Every year we see hundreds of harriers coming to there wintering ground here. And we often see them roosting in groups like 10-15 individuals together . They stay here till the beginning of the summer season i.e till late march.
Golden Species Two of the most common species of Indian forests. A spotted deer between two peacocks is a common sight in Dumna Nature Park at Jabalpur but people often seem to ignore their beauty. This image shows that even the most common species of Indian Jungle are as beautiful and important as a tiger or leopard.