Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-30.
A bronzed-winged jacana father gracefully strides across wetland, showcasing his remarkable parenting. Two tiny chicks are nestled snugly among his back feathers, their heads just visible as they peek out from behind his wings. Meanwhile, a third chick toddles beside him, its oversized feet tiptoeing across the water plants, closely following its devoted father. A beautiful glimpse into the jacana’s rare role reversal, where the male takes full charge of parenting. This picture was captured in Purbasthali, West Bengal on August, 2024.
About Photographer
Software Engineer by profession. Passionate about Wildlife Photography.
Beauty in golden light… Amur Falcon in Sunset Silhouette
About Photographer
I am Sameer Kunden, the founder of In and Out Impression Pvt. Ltd. an entrepreneurial venture established in 2004 With a passion for media, events, and printing solutions, I have successfully served over 30+ corporate clients nationwide.
Photography Journey: My photography journey began a decade ago in 2011, starting with school friends and evolving into a lifelong passion. Wildlife and portrait photography are my preferred genres, with a special interest in capturing the diverse bird species of India. I have documented over 700+ bird species and capturing Tigers in their natural habitats.
Passion for Photography: Photography fuels my creativity and allows me to continually improve my skills. The support and appreciation from friends and family inspire me to push boundaries and explore new horizons in photography. My dedication to this art form drives me to strive for excellence with each click of the camera.
The Patronus Charm - This beautiful stag appeared from the misty forest in Bharatpur. For a few seconds, we were both surprised to see each other. It felt just like seeing Harry’s Patronus. I quietly took this photo, trying not to scare him away
About Photographer
I am Abhishek, work in a leading fintech company with a deep passion for wildlife photography. My photography journey is driven by a love for capturing the raw beauty of nature, from elusive predators to delicate bird species. Having traveled extensively across India's wilderness, my work aims to tell the stories of nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures while advocating for wildlife conservation. I was honored as a runner-up in the prestigious Sony BBC Earth in Focus contest, and I continue to explore new frontiers in photography, blending my love for adventure, astrophotography, and wildlife.
Amidst the golden grasslands and beside a serene river, a tigress leads her cubs with quiet confidence through the heart of the Indian wilderness. Captured during a fleeting moment of natural harmony, this image tells a story of strength, protection, and the untamed beauty of the wild. The warm sunlight, vibrant landscape, and the majestic presence of the tigers together create a powerful composition that celebrates both the fragility and grandeur of wildlife. Place Panna National Park, Exposure bias: -0.7 step, Shutter speed 1/8000 sec, ISO - 500, Focal Length -70 MM, F 2.8, Metering – Pattern.
About Photographer
passionate to wildlife photography, love nature, traveling, gardening, and by profession a COP.
Nothing before the Himalayas. A Himalayan Griffon Vulture gliding effortlessly over the vast Himalayan basin. Soaring from the rocky heights it calls home, over green meadows and toward a distant water stream below. I tried a minimalistic approach to capture not just the bird, but the vertical span of its world, from perch to prey, from silence to sustenance. (Humble request to the viewers, kindly view this image on a larger screen.) Ganderbal, Kashmir.
About Photographer
I’m Ayan Biswas from Helencha, West Bengal. For me, wildlife photography is more than just a passion. My deepest interest lies in observing animal behavior, emotions, and survival instincts in their natural environment. Through my lens, I try to give a voice to the voiceless, a call to protect what’s still wild and untouched.
Flight of Glory is how I would describe this image. Taken this year during Spring in the valley of Bhaderwah in Kashmir , this beautiful Himalayan beauty Yellow Billed Blue Magpie was gliding around in the wee hours of the morning in a lush green private field with little yellow flowers here and there....I was at eye level and wanted to get that perfect angle where I can capture its beautiful blue and black feathers and tail. But after a couple of attempts I realised I need to position my self a little higher than this beauty to be able to get the full wingspan. So I hiked up to the edge of the road coming as close as possible and overlooking the field where finally I got the perfect angle of its flight when it took off from the branch and glided all around very close to the grasses giving me the shot i was waiting for.
About Photographer
A passionate wildlife and nature photographer with a proclivity towards capturing intense emotions and freezing moments of action.
CATERPILLAR IN CHAOTIC LIGHT: This is a very busy frame of chaotic lights with a caterpillar. This is very rare Red slug moth caterpillar resting on weeds. But the mystery is back light movement. I always try to create eye catchy, colourful and attractive images to impress people towards Mother Nature. The moving motion in the background is due to the speedy movement of tiny paddy flies. I frequently used to go in village to get fresh air after my school. In urban life there is lack of greens and full of air pollution. One day I was seating near a paddy field and observed some tiny flies movement over the ripen paddy plant. This shot was taken near a ripen golden paddy field. After 3 pm when the sun started setting down slowly, I observed these very small sized flies flying chaotically just over the ripen paddy plants. These flies can be found when paddies become ripen. But these flies can only be seen when you are facing Sun (in front of you) and light falls on the flies. I planned a dramatic and eye-catchy image. I have used in-camera multiple exposure technique to achieve this eye-catchy image. I have taken the first shot of small caterpillar in anti-light with Tamron 90 mm VC USD and then changed the lens 200-500mm to get the images of flying flies some in high and some in slow shutter speed.
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
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