Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-27.
the picture is clicked at grasslands of Bhigwan
About Photographer
An actor. Environmentalist by education. I love photography especially the wild life, nature ,birds. Have huge respect for all the bird photographers out there for the patience they require to capture one moment. Never professionally learnt wildlife photography learning through mistakes. Given a choice I would love to spend more time in jungles and observe the diversity
Serenity in the morning - As the golden rays of the morning sun lighten up the mist, the darter appeared to be enjoying this serenity. This beautiful scene was captured at Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka.
About Photographer
Wildlife enthusiast and photographer
This image is of a cat snake hanging on a branch. By placing the flashlight below it, I was able to get this frame. Since it was raining that time, the water droplets can also be seen.
About Photographer
I'm a wildlife and nature photographer from India but currently residing in the UAE.
This Bold Leopard was walking on the forest track and was approaching towards our jeep safari at Bandipur National Park. This sighting can never be forgotten as we were only the jeep to witness this, It did scent marking and was hugging to the tree, where in we felt as if it was showing us, this is mine and dare to do anything. This was seen repeatedly done for close to 3 times. I have captured multiple photos during this sighting, but never seen this kind of pose wherein it was felt that it is carrying the tree and was feeling its closeness.
Two weaver ants carrying different sized cargo during colonial movement. Location - Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat
The Lion-Tailed Macaque, native to India's Western Ghats, is one of the world's most endangered primates, with fewer than 4,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss due to deforestation and human encroachment has critically endangered this species, which relies on undisturbed forests for survival. This image captures a rare, intimate moment between a mother and her baby, symbolizing the fragility of their existence. The mother’s protective embrace, with her baby nestled in her fur, reflects not just maternal love but also the precarious state of the species. The survival of the Lion-Tailed Macaque depends on urgent conservation efforts to protect its dwindling habitat. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the need to preserve the natural world, not only for the survival of this species but for the well-being of all life on Earth.
About Photographer
Hi, I’m Hiren Khatri, a naturalist, researcher and photographer with over 12 years of experience. My journey in the natural world has led me to work on some fascinating projects, including research on the “Red Panda in the Eastern Himalayas” and a “radio telemetry study on cobras in Thailand”. I’ve also had the privilege of sharing my knowledge as a “naturalist at a respected lodge”, helping guests connect more deeply with nature. In the process “I have published 9 research articles in International Journals”.
My photography is an extension of my work as a biologist. I’ve always been driven by a desire to capture the intricate beauty of wildlife and share it with others. My photos have been featured in reputed magazines and have even caught the attention of the Government of India, for which I’m truly grateful.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to conservation. I hope my images inspire others to appreciate and protect the incredible wildlife that surrounds us.
Mom spiders sometimes becomes very protective towards their offsprings. This particullar brettus jumping spider mom was protecting her babies underneath a leaf. I found this individual at Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary, South 24 Parganas.
About Photographer
A wildlife enthusiast at heart, a disciple of rocks by profession. I received my doctoral degree from Jadavpur University, and after a one-year project at University of Tokyo, I am currently working at IIT Kanpur as a Project Post-doctoral fellow, trying to understand the conversation of rocks under high pressure-temperature, buried far beneath the surface of the Earth. While my brain is looking down under, my heart revolves around Mother Nature, flies with the butterflies, roars with the tigers and chirps with the birds. I am a passionate wildlife photographer, with a special interest on macro, specifically on butterflies. I was involved with many photographic organizations in the past, and currently I am working in the Wiki Loves Butterfly Project, collecting and presenting photographs, information, and knowledge about butterflies for mass awareness and conservation.
DJ's sub-adult female cub with a fawn kill.
About Photographer
I am a wildlife photographer, and trying my hands on travel and landscape photography too. Born in Himachal Pradesh and brought up in Punjab, living in Mumbai. I love to travel and find my peace in jungles and Himalaya. Have been to many places , hence carry a knowledge about different cultures and living styles from India and abroad. A nature lover at heart, trying to showcase the beauty of this planet through my photos.
Extreme Encounter - Indian funnel spider is a species of spider that is native to India. As the spiders are family of predatory. Specialize in hunting flies, Insects, etc. Their remarkable speed, agility, and powerful web make them formidable predators in their ecosystems.
About Photographer
I am a media professional and passionate about nature photography.
Over a decade, I found myself influenced to nature and conservation of nature elements.I started my photography journey at the age of early 20s.Being born and raised in heritage family where my day is surrounded by chirping bird dancing butterflies, my creativity, perspectives and story teeming through images got no end to it.
I visit most national parks and wildlife habitats to understand emotions of wildlife and planet earth. I believe in Story which every Image has in its own way.
The Hunt Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra On a safari in Tadoba Tiger Reserve we happened to encounter the famous tigress Maya, barely visible, in a patch of large grass bordering the lake, we soon realised that the tigress was in stalking mode. Close by was a sambar deer along with a young fawn. The mother sambar deer was alert and suspected trouble near by, suddenly the tigress gave a mock charge towards the mother sambar deer, it escaped, but soon the mother sambar deer realised that the tigress was not after her but it was the young sambar fawn that was on the tiger's mind. Next the tigress chased the fawn into the lake and then the inevitable happened.
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.
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