Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-31.
Mushroom Magic! Mushroom spores shining like stardust against the torchlight. Just as plants use seeds, mushrooms use spores to reproduce and spread their genetic material to new locations. Photo taken in Goa, India in October 2023
About Photographer
I love exploring forests for frogs and snakes. Want to create awareness for saving wildlife through my photography.
About Photographer
Meet Indraniil R Mukherji a passionate wildlife photographer capturing the intricate beauties of nature's most elusive subjects. through my instagram handle @wildcliickks i share my dedication to wildlife photography
This picture has been taken from a boat in Panna Tiger Reserve. There was a confirmed news about P141 and her cubs on the river bank feasting on the sambhar kill. We had gone looking for them on the previous day during evening but they were hiding because of the repeated movement of boat. In my morning safari I went straight to the boat as I wanted them in the morning light. Cubs were playing around the rocks when I reached the spot. And while playing one of them decided to take a break on this rock making it a dream frame for me with the morning warm light falling on the cub.
About Photographer
I am a wildlife photographer, and trying my hands on travel and landscape photography too. Born in Himachal Pradesh and brought up in Punjab, living in Mumbai. I love to travel and find my peace in jungles and Himalaya. Have been to many places , hence carry a knowledge about different cultures and living styles from India and abroad. A nature lover at heart, trying to showcase the beauty of this planet through my photos.
This image was taken at Koblar Bill during July. The Pheasant tail Jacana fathers are known to be fierce protectors. They tend to hide their little ones under the hood of their features as the monsoons approach and it starts pouring. Here is one such instance when the Jacana chick rides on its fathers back and peaks through his features.
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.”
The elusive Collared Cat Snake, a rare jewel of the Western Ghats, captured under the veil of Agumbe’s rainforest darkness.
About Photographer
I'm an IT professional based in Bangalore. In addition to my tech career, I’m a wildlife photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of nature.
Captured in the heart of Ranthambore National Park, home to some of India’s most majestic tigers. The young sub-adult tiger in the frame is one of Tigress Riddhi’s cubs, beginning to explore life while still carrying curiosity of youth. The swampy stretch seen here is a classic summer retreat for tigers — a mix of cooling water, fallen logs, and tall grasses that provide shade and camouflage. Such habitats are vital for their survival, offering both relief from the scorching heat and a safe space to rest while remaining hidden. The image reflects the perfect balance of strength and serenity, a tiger poised within its natural landscape. Taken with Canon R1 400MM
About Photographer
IT professional, Photography is passion
Long tailed shrike and the setting sun Made this image near by lake to my home in Dharwad.
About Photographer
Macro and Wildlife photographer from Dharwad, karnataka. Basically a Nature lover with a keen interest in the behavioral aspects. Images published in BBC Wildlife, Natgeoyourshot, Natgeoindia, Asian photography magazine, Candy mag, wild Sojourns and more.
Enter the dragon - In the wetlands of Mangalajodi, Odisha, a Purple Heron waited silently among the reeds. With a sudden strike, it caught a large Indian Bull Frog, which leapt in vain to escape. What followed was a patient display of skill—the bird tossing and turning its prey again and again, trying to position it just right. For over ten minutes the struggle continued, water droplets sparkling in the air, until finally the frog slid down the Heron’s throat. The marsh returned to silence, holding within it the timeless rhythm of survival.
About Photographer
I am a photographer with 13+ years of experience in Nature & Wildlife photography and outdoor photography like street, people, places, etc. Photography came to me naturally. I have visited many times to almost all the National Parks & Sanctuaries of India and many other places of wildlife importance. I have also visited many places to capture different festivals, celebrations, traditions, the activities of people with varied culture and also got many opportunities to photograph different tribes of India. I am competent in capturing good quality images. My love for nature, wildlife, people and my thirst for visiting new places has driven me towards photography.
this backlit portrait of the Anamalai Spiny Lizard (Salea anamallayana) isolates its most striking feature—its jagged dorsal spines, silhouetted like ancient armor. Endemic to the southern Western Ghats, this elusive agamid thrives in montane shola forests and tea plantations at altitudes of 1700–2300m. Its spiny scales not only aid in camouflage but also deter predators. As an insectivore, it plays a vital ecological role by regulating arthropod populations, maintaining balance in fragile high-altitude ecosystems. This image, captured in Munnar rain forests with deliberate torch placement to accentuate the spines alone, pays homage to the lizard’s evolutionary artistry and its quiet guardianship of the forest floor.
About Photographer
Techie by Profession and Amateur Photographer for the Love of Nature capturing Wildlife Poetry through my Lens!
Mama’s little tiger..! So lucky to have captured this tender moment between a tigress and her cub. A mother’s love, fierce and protective. Witnessing this bond in the wild is truly magical. This tigress and her cub are a beautiful reminder of the power of family. A moment frozen in time, natures at its finest.
About Photographer
Framing beauty in simplicity…
Wildlife enthusiast | biker | golfer
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