Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-26.
A frozen moment captured at Bhigwan, where a pair of graceful Chinkaras pause in the golden grassland. The scene is made even more picturesque by the presence of a vigilant Drongo perched confidently on one of the Chinkara’s backs. A beautiful example of wildlife coexistence and the simple yet profound interactions within nature.
About Photographer
About Me
Hello! I’m Vishaka Guru G R, a passionate photographer hailing from the serene town of Palani. My lens is my compass, guiding me through the intricate tapestry of nature. By day, I navigate the corporate world as a technology consultant in a prestigious Big Four company. But when the sun sets, my true calling emerges—I become an artist, capturing the untamed beauty of the wild.
The Wild Chronicles
1. Birdwatcher’s Reverie - Birds—the winged poets of the forest—captivate me.
2. Wildlife Whispers - In the heart of the jungle, I’ve whispered secrets to elephants, tracked elusive leopards, and marveled at the intricate web of life.
3. Fashion Meets Nature - Fashion and nature collide in my portfolio.
4. Wanderlust Chronicles -Travel photography is my compass.
5. Macro Magic - Tiny worlds unfold under my macro lens.
6. Herpetological Odyssey - Snakes, frogs, and lizards
In the dense forests of Nelliyampathy, a majestic hornbill takes flight, captured in a breathtaking moment of motion. Its powerful wings spread wide, displaying a stunning array of black and white feathers that create a striking contrast against the emerald green backdrop of the forest.
A flock of sandpipers soars gracefully above a sea of flamingoes. Captured in Mumbai
About Photographer
I am a wildlife enthusiast and nature lover based in Nagpur, India. My passion for wildlife and photography has led me to explore the beautiful wilderness around me and capture unforgettable moments along my nature trails. Through my lens, I strive to showcase the stunning diversity and beauty of nature and its inhabitants, from majestic tigers to colorful birds and everything in between.
This picture had taken at Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary , located in Ballari district in Karnataka. This is Asia's first sloth bear sanctuary
About Photographer
working as photojournalist in the times of india news paper based in Mysore, Karnataka, and my passion is wildlife & bird photography, with an 20-year career. my passion for wildlife has led to actively participate in 30 to 40 rescue operations for elephants, leopards, and tigers in the region.
The courtship rituals and manoeuvres of Small-blue kingfishers are surreal to experience, with their vibrant blue and orange hues and super-fast moves they look like a beautiful blur. I particularly liked this stance where the male seems to bow-down to be accepted by the female while she, with her wings open, shows restraint and power. Something that would only do good if accepted as a norm by all living species. This shot was taken in the beautiful hill-station of Mahabaleshwar, India in 2024.
About Photographer
Self-employed Software professional, love nature, photography and travel.
This image of the Amur Falcon was taken in the Bushi dam area of Lonava, a town in, Pune District of Maharastra State, India. Every winter, thousands of these beautiful birds depart from their breeding grounds in Russia to spend the next few months in Southern Africa. Enroute, they take a pit stop across India's Western and Southern parts to refuel for the long flight onwards. And this time it was the turn of Bushi dam, in Lonavala. Getting a good closeup of this bird was not easy. I had observed that the Amur falcons feed on the insects amongst the dry grass, I had to crawl in the grass in order to get close enough and after multiple tries from morning, eventually in the evening I was able to take this photo, the falcon flew right at me, head-on as I was lying in wait to get this frame.
About Photographer
As I was growing up somewhere along the the way my fondness for the wild and interest towards photography amalgamated, thus wildlife and nature photography became my Hobby and passion, and this thirst to capture the different species on this planet has enabled me to travel a very small bit of the world in search of the biodiverse wild, that includes the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and India, and I still have a long list to cover.
The King and his Kingdom : Visiting Dhikala and not falling in love with the Landscape is highly impossible. The idea was to show the Apex predator and its territory which reflects the power of this magnificent creature and bring an awareness of not holding them in captivity. This is one of the male litters of the famous Grassland female tiger of Dhikala
About Photographer
I'm a Wildlifer with an interest in understanding animal emotions. Through my lens, I see the parallels between human and animal experience – a shared story waiting to be told. My photographs strive to spark empathy and a sense of belonging, reminding us of the profound connection we have with these magnificent creatures. This passion ignited the spark for "Wildlife Whisperers," a company built on the belief of bridging the gap between the corporate world and the natural one. As our motto says, it's about Connecting the Corporate World to the Natural One.
When lighting strikes in your life only once I was so lucky to have this mom taking her young one across a the road on a evening drive in Satpura national park
About Photographer
Erwin’s dedication, passion and commitment to all things wild make him one of the better naturalists in Satpura. His knack for sightings especially for big cats makes him an absolute asset to have when on safari. , Erwin has spent have spent 5 Years in Kanha National Park studying and understanding tiger behavior and now based in Satpura Tiger Reserve His passion for wildlife started early in life as he grew up in Jabalpur which is the entry point to many famous national parks like Kanha.He has been awarded the best Naturlist of the year 2023-2024 by Toft tiger It was his childhood dream to be a naturalist and expedition guide and now he has achieved what he dreamed about as a kid. Erwin spent considerable time in the wilderness ever since he was young, this brought him close to photography as well. His passion for photography enabled him to work with various filming teams in Kanha to make documentaries, this also helped him understand the flora and fauna of Central India better.
Flying Shot of a Spotted Owlet ,Shot On Sony A9 with FE 200-600 mm. Location :Kuniyan,Payyannur
About Photographer
Wild Life Photography is all about keeping myself active and to find new dimensions of my photography skills.
Capture it all ,frame your life create memories thats all about it.
