Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-30.
Camouflaged with masterful precision, vine snake, peering through the ferns, a silent gaze. It’s eye only a hint of its presence. The moment captures a hint of the stillness and stealth of one of Western Ghats elegant predator. The reptile’s slender, leaf-like body blurs the line between plant and reptile, embodying the nature’s quiet art of deception and survival. Place: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala When: 10th June 2025
About Photographer
Hey, I’m Suchet, a wildlife photography enthusiast who loves capturing moments from the wild. I enjoy exploring forests, spotting unique species, and telling stories through my lens.
Title: Dawn Ballet Description: A breathtaking silhouette of a flock of Greater Flamingos wading gracefully in the golden glow of sunrise. Captured at Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, India, after months of patient observation and early morning waits, this frame brings together the ethereal beauty of these elegant birds with the warm hues of a southern Indian dawn. The image symbolizes serenity, perseverance, and the delicate rhythm of nature as it awakens with the first light.
About Photographer
A passionate wildlife photographer from Kerala, India, with an eye for capturing the untamed beauty of nature. A software engineer by profession and a storyteller by heart, I find my true calling behind the lens—chasing light, moments, and the silent poetry of the wild. From dense forests to serene wetlands, my work reflects a deep respect for wildlife and a relentless pursuit of framing nature in its most authentic form.
Learning lessons of life - Dead but still Alive. "In the silence of the forest even bones have lessons to teach" Born into the wild - Young Lion cub walks into the untamed path of its ancestors.With the spin in its jaws and curiosity in its stride, it carries not just a carcass but the beginnings of survival, strength & instinct passed down through generations.
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.
FREEDOM: This is my favorite macro item which we call "Crane fly". In the late winter, every day when coming back to my home after a day long schedule in school, I have to pass a small forest area. It's my habit to search road side forest to get some macro element. And doing some experiment have become instinct. These are Cranefly hanging from spider’s web silk. These are the tinniest, smallest and lightest fly I have ever seen. It has crane like long legs. With these legs they hang from web silks. This fly can be seen near forest area hanging from spider web silks. I get this fly every year from spring to before start of heavy cold. They are so light that they can fly even with light winds and noise. They vibrate with the sound of a moving motorcycle. When photographing this fly adjacent to road side, one can face this problem. Due to small in size it is very tough to identify unless sun ray fall on it. For last two years I am experimenting with 60-70 years old vintage lens adapting it with my DSLR. This is the result of that experiment. Here I have used Helios 44M-6 58mm F/2 lens adapted with my DSLR Nikon D500. Here I have shot three images one for cranefly with Tamron 90mm VC USD, second with Helios keeping camera on in Kelvin warm tone and third one with same lens in Tungsten white balance mode. Camera have merged above three images and gives me a single NEF RAW file.
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
A lioness embodies fierce strength, leadership, and control within her pride. She is a powerful hunter and protector, commanding respect through her agility, intelligence, and determination. Unlike the often solitary image of a dominant male lion, the lioness exercises dominance through teamwork, strategy, and relentless drive, making her the true backbone of the pride’s survival and success.
About Photographer
I'm Dr Brijesh Makadia, and I practice as a consulting physician in Rajkot, India. Beyond the clinic, I pursue a deep passion for wildlife photography, capturing the untamed beauty of nature with a key interest in big cats like lions, leopards and tigers.
Staying close to Gir forest, I love to photograph Asiatic Lions and share their amazing stories from the wild. I strongly believe that through evocative images, we can play an important role by creating awareness of our wildlife and inspiring others to protect the planet’s wildlife.
A Moment Between Flights | Puzhakkal Wetland, Thrissur, Kerala, India The barn swallow , a species known for its agile aerial feeding and near-constant flight, rarely pauses for long. Yet here, it briefly rests on the unlikely perch of a sunflower head a delicate pause in its tireless search for insects. This moment captures the intersection of movement and stillness, where the energy of migration meets the calm of a blooming field. A reminder that even nature's most restless travellers find brief anchors in their journey.
About Photographer
A passionate wildlife photographer, who loves to capture exquisite moments in nature.
n the heart of the grasslands, two wild Asian elephants engage in a powerful yet graceful interaction, captured during golden hour. This image, taken in the misty wilderness of Northeast India, freezes a moment of raw emotion and energy as the elephants lock tusks in what could be a playful duel or a show of dominance. Their mud-caked skin glistens under the soft morning light, reflecting their rugged journey through the wild. The backdrop of lush green and a hazy sky sets a dramatic tone, emphasizing the raw beauty and majesty of these endangered giants. Shot using a Sony A7 IV paired with a Sony 200-600mm lens, the image highlights intricate textures and expressions with clarity and depth. This frame is not just a display of wildlife behavior, but a powerful reminder of the complex lives animals lead in their natural habitat.
About Photographer
“Hi, I’m Jit — a passionate nature and wildlife photographer with a deep love for exploring the great outdoors. My work focuses on capturing the beauty, behavior, and unique moments of wildlife in their natural habitats. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunrise over a mountain range or the intricate details of a bird in flight, I aim to showcase the wonders of nature through my lens.
I believe photography is a powerful tool for storytelling and conservation. By sharing my images, I hope to inspire people to connect with the natural world, fostering respect and awareness for the environment.
From remote forests to sprawling grasslands, I’m always on the lookout for the next incredible moment in nature to freeze in time — one frame at a time.”
There’s a serene joy in watching the Indian Paradise Flycatcher glide through the air and dip into the water for a bath on a hot summer day. Its graceful, majestic, flowing tail trails behind like a ribbon dancing on the breeze.
About Photographer
Sourav Dhar, a passionate wildlife photographer from Serampore, captures the raw beauty of nature through his lens. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for the wild, he brings the untamed world to life in every shot.
a blackbuck stands tall,silent,and watchful,while a junglee hare finds calm right between its legs .a moment of quiet trust beneath the open sky. Such scenes rare and gentle ,remind you of the quite connections that shape the wild.
About Photographer
I'm a passionate wildlife photographer I've been photographing wildlife for the past 2yrs always trying to capture moments that reveal the beauty of our world
During our evening safari at Panna Tiger Reserve, nature took a dramatic turn. As we observed a majestic tiger resting peacefully in the grassland, a massive dust storm suddenly swept across the landscape. The calm of the moment shattered into chaos as strong winds and clouds of dust engulfed the area. In a startling and rare display of behavior, the tiger, clearly startled by the storm, sprang to its feet and sprinted toward a nearby tree. To our amazement, it began climbing the trunk—an unusual action for a creature known more for its power on the ground than agility in trees. Driven by instinct, the tiger appeared to seek higher ground or simply a more secure vantage point amid the turbulence. The scene was both chaotic and awe-inspiring. The swirling dust, howling wind, and the tiger’s quick, decisive movements revealed a lesser-seen side of this apex predator—its resilience and instinctive adaptability in the face of sudden environmental stress. This brief, intense episode offered a rare window into the tiger’s survival instincts and underscored the unpredictable beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat.
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