Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-27.
The Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul) is a small, solitary, and elusive wild cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. Also known as the manul, it has a thick, smoky-gray coat with white tips, a flat face, and a stocky build. Reaching lengths of 50-60 cm (20-24 in) and weighing 2-4 kg (4.4-8.8 lbs), it is well adapted to the harsh, high-altitude environment. Pallas's cats are skilled hunters, feeding on small mammals, birds, and gerbils. Due to habitat degradation, human persecution, and climate change, they are listed as Near Threatened. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect this unique and fascinating species. As a photographer I was amazed seeing this species in the wild
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.
The hangman's noose Agumbe, Karnataka During a visit to the Agumbe rain forest we happened to come upon a green vine snake in a bush nearby. It was perched vertically in a striking position, on looking further we realised that there was a cricket frog nearby, the vine snake was waiting for the right moment to strike, after a few seconds the inevitable happened, the vine snake struck at the frog like lightening, its fangs gripped the frogs head tightly as if the the frog was sentenced to hang until death courtesy of the hangman in this case the green vine snake.
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.
Spotted Owl The photograph, taken with a Sony A1 camera paired with a Sony 200-600 mm lens, highlights the owl's sharp details, from its striking yellow eyes to the intricate pattern of white spots on its brown feathers. The high-resolution shot beautifully showcases the bird’s alert posture and the serene environment of Kerala's wilderness.
About Photographer
IT Manager by profession Wildlife Photographer by passion
FRUIT BAT HOME ....
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.
Caption- Whirlpool Tiger-T124 Ridhi's Cubs Place- Ranthambhore National Park, Zone 3
"Emerald Sanctuary: A Jumping Spider's Hideaway" An enchanting image captures a jumping spider (scientific name: Salticidae) nestled inside a rolled-up banana leaf tender. The leaf, shaped like a natural tunnel, glows with a vibrant green hue as sunlight filters through. Delicate raindrops on the outer surface of the leaf glisten, adding a magical effect as the sunlight passes through them.
About Photographer
Photography is a Combination of meditation and solace that calms me down
It is a joy to see how a Darter dives into the water and comes up with a fish impaled on its dart-like beak. It then flicks its prize into the air and swallows it in one go with the fish head entering first. I felt as if the proud Darter wanted to show the trophy by holding it high before taking home
This was my first ever tiger captured during my Corbett trip in Feb'20, the main focus was to portray the subject with its habitat through my lens.
About Photographer
I am a person who loves to walk in nature and enjoy every moment of nature, a wildlife enthusiast, and a Photographer.
Deccan ground gecko ?? ( Cyrtodactylus deccanensis ) Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) : : From the recent workshop of Herping photography at Amboli . It is found in the northern Western Ghats of India. It has been found from northern Maharashtra, with a habitat range possibly extending to southern Ghats.
About Photographer
I am a person who loves to walk in nature and enjoy the every moment of nature. Nature is always ready to share with you something if you understand her.A petrochemical engineer who done his part of job for more then a decade in the field of petrochemicals and refinery now make photography as a profession for the lifetime and doing photography professional works. I select my passion as a profession.
