Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-29.
Traditions at Odds The Aran Festival reflects the Adi tribe’s deep cultural traditions, where hunting has long played a role in rituals and sustenance. Species like the Grey Peacock-Pheasant and Kalij Pheasant are part of these customs, highlighting the evolving dialogue between heritage and conservation in an ever-changing landscape.
About Photographer
Hiren Khatri is an award-winning wildlife photographer, naturalist, and eco-tourism curator with over a decade of experience. Holding an MSc in Environmental Sciences, he blends scientific expertise with photography to craft compelling narratives that connect people with nature. From studying Red Pandas in the Eastern Himalayas to tracking cobras in Thailand, his work has been featured globally and published in leading journals. An accomplished researcher with nine international publications, he also shares insights through wildlife magazines. As a designer and mentor, Hiren curates immersive nature-based experiences that inspire conservation, strengthen community efforts, and foster a deeper appreciation for wildlife.
Protective Mother A tigress with her 3 tiny tots came at the center of the foggy trail in Kaziranga National Park, India. Suddenly a huge rhino came in behind from the thicket out of nowhere & was charging towards tiger family. With sense of threat the brave tigress turned back with loud roar and kept cubs behind her. The rhino forced to deviates its direction to avoid conflict. Mother plays a crucial role in protecting her cubs from any kind of potential threat in any situation. This brave and fearless mother is the inspiration for all of us. Not only that all mothers in the world are superhero, and no heroism is greater than motherhood.
About Photographer
I, Sudip Das born and brought up in West Bengal (India), an electrical engineer by profession and a nature & wildlife photographer by passion. My photography journey began when I visited for the first time in Jim Corbett National Park, India in 2015. Since then, I am carrying my passion towards wildlife photography also take care of nature in conservation side as well.
I believe that photography can be a powerful vehicle for storytelling of nature. My mission is to raise awareness and change minds about not only the extrinsic beauty of animals, but also their intrinsic worth.
Dream come true, I have been waiting for years to witness a devil's bird what they call, A Spot bellied eagle owl and finally i got it in Nagarahole Coorg side, it was with a hare kill, its incredibly rare to watch an owl hunt right in front of us in the day time
About Photographer
Grew up watching the jungle book, always inspired by the beauty of mother nature since childhood . An avid leopard lover, passionate about freezing pictures since 2016. I love to balance habitat and the subject in my pictures
Here you can see a snail enjoying the spores released by bracket mushroom with it's tentacles. This is my pre planned project work. In our area in rainy season mushroom can be found everywhere. I just imagined the whole scene and done after many trials.
About Photographer
Anirban was born in Royal City Cooch Behar, India. By profession he is a High
School Teacher in Mathematics. From the beginning of his photography he is very
much affectionate with Mother Nature.
He has got Awards, such as
1) GOLDEN TURTLE Nature Photo Festival–Moscow
2) DJ Memorial Photography Competition–India
3) Nature in Focus - India
4) 1st Award, Sanctuary Wildlife Photographer of the year –India
5) The Wild Lens Photographer of the Year – USA
6) Close Up Photographer of the year – UK.
7) Champion in China Wildlife Image and video Competition-Chinese
National Geography
8) Memorial Maria Luisa– Spain
9) ASFERICO – Italy
10) International Nature Image Festival – FIIN– Portugal
11) Festival International Nature Namur – FINN– Namur, Belgium.
12) National Wildlife Federation Award Winner– Virginia, US
13) Environmental Photographer of The Year(EPOTY) –UK, London
14) Aart Maestro Award Winner “Earth We Share Season India
15) WILD SOJOURN NATURE AWARDS 2024 - INDIA
Federal dogs hunting the Demoiselle crane. Todays world this is the most dangerous tscenes happen in our natural habitat areas. The federal dogs going wild hunting birds and other species infact human babies too sometime.
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.
One of the many breathtaking landscapes of Kaziranga! Shot with Nikon Z9 +Nikon Z 70-200mm Many friends ask me aren’t you bored of going to the same jungles again and again? I tell them its very simple: In the wilderness I find my soul attached closer to nature. Everything is so pure, free from judgement and full of peace; just like this moment captured in Golden dusk at Kaziranga National Park.
About Photographer
Being a dentist by profession, my journey into wildlife photography began as a hobby, a way to unwind and reconnect with the wild. Over time, it evolved into something deeper. I've spent countless hours tracking animal behavior, studying natural habitats, and waiting for that moment when everything aligns into a perfect synchrony of light, action and emotion.
For me, it's not just about creating beautiful images, it's about telling real, untamed stories and encouraging people to see the wild through a more captivating manner. Photography allows me to capture the natural world and share the magic, one frame at a time.
As dusk began to settle over Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in April 2022, I was about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. During my third afternoon safari, as we were heading back to the resort, my jeep driver suddenly stopped and motioned toward the dense bushes. There, I caught my first glimpse of Lara, a magnificent tiger, hidden within the foliage. Before I could fully process the scene, she stepped onto the open road, walking straight towards us in a breathtaking roadshow. Alone in the wilderness, we watched as Lara marked her territory, her claws carving deep into the trees. I quickly framed this regal moment with my wide-angle lens, capturing her raw power and beauty against the vast landscape. As she disappeared into the forest, the world seemed to pause, leaving me awestruck and speechless, deeply moved by her untamed grace and the overwhelming majesty of nature in its purest form.
About Photographer
I'm Tanmoy Das Karmakar from Kolkata, West Bengal. I've started my wildlife Photography from 2018. Later on I found my passion and interest in birds and wildlife photography, especially action moments. From the beginning I participated in many photography contests and exhibitions and regularly followed others photographers' work in Facebook and Instagram. Then I made a wildlife photography channel and contacted some of my photographer friends and went to various national parks, bird sanctuaries, and photography exhibitions with them. I visited many national parks and bird sanctuaries for photography. Gradually I became an expert in birds and wildlife photography and till now I'm learning photography from Google as well as many reputed photographers. I believe there is no end to learning. Till now I'm trying to improve my photography skills to better and continue pushing boundaries in the world of photography. I'm thankful to my parents for supporting me a lot in my wildlife journey.
Pallid Harrier -Male I captured this beautiful bird on the outskirts of Bhigwan. Known to roost in grasslands, these birds usually arrive late in the evening when the light has almost faded. On one such evening, this bird arrived a little earlier than usual, giving me the perfect opportunity to photograph it in flight.
Desert Specter: Scorpion's Ethereal Glow! As night falls, the Thar Desert transforms into a realm of mystery. Desert scorpion emerges to stalk the sands of the Thar Desert glowing under UV light.
About Photographer
I love exploring forests for frogs and snakes. Want to create awareness for saving wildlife through my photography.
Photo of a female Leopard in the rain from Kabini Forest, Karnataka, India. I was on an evening safari in the Kabini forest, it was raining moderately and we continued to search for our luck to spot some wild animals. As we moved further into the forest we heard the alarm call by deers and stopped our vehicle and waited patiently. We were looking into the direction of the call but had no luck. After waiting some more time we moved further and luckily we spotted this beauty in the tree. What a sighting it was, my first ever Leopard sighting that too in the rain. After seeing us she was still sitting in the tree and we maintained a safe distance without disturbing her. And the rain intensity started increasing and she closed her eyes for a moment when I captured this beautiful photo, a photo in which the elusive beauty looks like sleeping in the rain.
About Photographer
A passionate wildlife photographer, who loves to capture exquisite moments in nature.
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