Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-30.
A Tigress which was known for her Eye's beauty at Nimdella Buffer zone at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve was hyped for her boldness before we entered the park on the safari. While we entered the park there was news over spotting a tiger and was curious it should be much hyped Tigress and luck favored we indeed got to witness Nayanthara - The Tigress patrolling among the greens. More than a close portrait wanted to have a picture showing the environment.
About Photographer
Techie by Profession and Amateur Photographer for the Love of Nature capturing Wildlife Poetry through my Lens!
Two Pheasant-tailed Jacanas engage in a fierce territorial fight during the breeding season. Though typically peaceful, these elegant birds become highly aggressive while defending nesting areas. Captured in the wetlands of Bardhaman district, West Bengal, this moment showcases the dramatic side of their breeding behavior.
Bred in Chaos ! A maze of rot and roots, thorns and dark corners. Dead trees that provide the perfect hideout. This is the tiger’s world. This is where it lives — and thrives. It was incredibly satisfying to spot this tiger in what I would call its unfiltered home. It’s unforgiving, tough — but it works for her. Watching her navigate that landscape like it was nothing was something else. As far as the photography is concerned, this frame goes against most of the traditional rules — the subject shouldn’t be in the clutter, there shouldn’t be distractions, and so on. But this is real. This is what I saw. And this is exactly what I felt like photographing. Wildlife photography shouldn’t only be about the perfect creamy bokeh backgrounds, perfectly isolated subjects, and serene landscapes. The jungle and its inhabitants aren’t going to pose for you. What you see here is the reality. And the reality is: Tigers are bred in chaos.
About Photographer
I’m a wildlife photographer based in Bangalore, India, with a deep focus on documenting Indian wildlife in its truest form. My interest lies not just in capturing striking visuals, but in telling honest stories—of the land, the light, the silence, and the lives that exist within it.
Over time, I’ve moved away from chasing clean, polished frames. I’m more drawn to the wild as it actually is—unpredictable, imperfect, and deeply real. I believe that every encounter, no matter how fleeting or chaotic, holds something worth paying attention to.
My approach is simple: observe more than I shoot, and stay honest in how I present what I see. It’s not about perfection—it’s about staying true to the moment, and letting the wild speak for itself.
This image of a kingfisher was captured in Purbasthali,Bardhaman, India. The kingfisher swiftly tossed the fish, and I had to freeze the moment perfectly when the fish was exactly between the kingfisher's beaks.
About Photographer
Coming from an orthodox Bengali family from Kolkata, India, I recognised my passion for photography much later after I hit my 30s. Prior to that I was only an IT employee working for various MNCs for more than 12 years. I discovered my fascination for photography, especially for bird shots when I visited a bird sanctuary with a photographer friend in 2018. I immediately decided that I would want to delve deeper into the world of birds and wildlife.
So I began working on my gear. Started from Canon Rebel-T5 with Tamron 150-600,
currently I possess Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500 for my genre of photography.
With birding and wildlife comes a lot of traveling. So I started visiting remote Himalayan districts and forests in search of exotic birds and wild animals. Some days prove to be very fruitful and rewarding while some are not worth the time and energy invested. As it's the mantra of wildlife photography. No matter what, patience is the key till you find your lucky day.
Human-Tiger Conflict- It is an perfect example of Human-Tiger conflict, during my jeep safari in Junona buffer of Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve (TATR) on 30th morning, '25, I saw one of the cub of 'Collarwali' had put a plastic/ paper like cover in her mouth.As there is village surrounding the area it is evident that someone throws this in the jungle without thinking the consequences. But it is the responsibility of the locals as well as villagers to keep the jungle and animal habitat free of garbages.
An intricate colony of fungi, that becomes a stage for a microscopic gathering of a dozen of flies dot its surface. Its elegant wings shimmer subtly against the textured white caps, forming an unspoken bond between the decay and life. This photo portrays the contrast between stillness and movement, symmetry and chaos, where decomposition births a thousand small interactions. Place: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala When: 10th June 2025
About Photographer
Hey, I’m Suchet, a 17 year old wildlife photography enthusiast who loves capturing moments from the wild. I enjoy exploring forests, spotting unique species, and telling stories through my lens.
I am not a huge fan of potraits, but when the king walks towards you and comes so close, you can’t resist. Here’s the dominant male christened Parsapani from Madhai, Satpura Tiger reserve.
Reaching new heights On a cool morning in December 2024,an Indian White-Eye hovers beautifully while feeding on nectar in West Bengal,India.
About Photographer
Teacher by profession and passionate nature and wildlife lover and photographer.
Choti Tara and her 2 Subadult female cubs had killed an Indian Gaur in Tadoba Pandrapauni. This subadult female was just in slumber mode post her meal and we got great opportunity to click her behavior during our recent tour to Tadoba in May 2025
"In a Wide, Wild World" In the vast, sun-scorched landscape of India’s Thar Desert, a male Toad-headed Agama proudly displays its electric blue throat patch—a vivid expression of dominance during the breeding season. Shot using an ultra-wide-angle manual lens, this image places the lizard in dramatic context, emphasising both its scale and the emptiness it calls home. The wide perspective brings out the textured sands and expansive sky, capturing the raw beauty of life surviving in extremes.
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.
