Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-31.
The toss, the catch, the feast. Watching this Indian Roller master the art of the catch. The picture was taken in New Town, West Bengal in September, 2021
About Photographer
Software Engineer by profession. Passionate about Wildlife Photography.
The Armored Grazer ! There’s something about a rhino just going about its day that hits different. No drama, no rush—just pure calmness. Watching this one graze through the purple blooms was like stepping into a different world. Kaziranga’s magic isn’t just in its big cats. It’s in these quiet moments, too. The rhino’s tough, weathered skin against the softness of those wildflowers… total contrast, but also, kind of perfect ! PS: This was not shot through a drone.
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.
Gentle Giant having sip of water on his evening at BANDIPUR
Witnessed this beautiful moment of T-26 (Gabbar), the blue-eyed king of Sanjay Dubri, sitting on the edge of a Cliff. Location - Sanjay Dubri National Park Date: Feb 25
About Photographer
I’m an advertising producer by profession and a wildlife photographer by passion, I love capturing the beauty of big cats and the mesmerizing landscapes of the jungle.
Hidden among the greenery of Sundarban's tangled jungle, a Red-tailed Bamboo Pit Viper lay coiled on a branch - almost invisible under the shadows. The hypnotic gaze of the viper was unreal.
About Photographer
I'm a Management Consultant by profession and a wildlife photographer by passion - exploring the wild, connecting with nature and capturing authentic moments.
As the morning mist clung to the rainforest canopy, two Great Hornbills broke through the haze with powerful wingbeats, their yellow casques glowing like beacons against the subdued greens. The forest, still waking, seemed to hold its breath as these guardians of the Western Ghats carried seeds and stories across the treetops. Hornbills are more than just striking silhouettes in the sky — they are the lifelines of these forests, dispersing seeds far and wide, ensuring the renewal of life in landscapes that depend on them. In this fleeting moment, their flight felt like a promise: that even in veiled wilderness, the pulse of the forest continues. Place - Valparai, Tamilnadu; Oct 2024
The Snake and the Mongoose. Ranthambhore is a place you visit to capture the beautiful ancient ruins together with its majestic denizens, the tigers. But the forest always finds a way to surprise you. As we were returning from the Nalghati area in Zone 2, we came across a mighty tussle between a snake and a mongoose late in the evening. It was incredible to witness such a wonderful moment, and document it as well. The mongoose with its spoils.
About Photographer
Sushanth is a Bangalore based wildlife photographer who has been traversing India's tiger reserves and national parks for the past 15 years. His journey has taken him to over 20 tiger reserves and many priceless moments with the denizens of our forests.
Dreams, in Green ! My first trip to Dhikala, Corbett. I was hoping for a head-on tiger shot. But what I got was beyond anything I imagined. Pedwali emerged out of the dusk, nestled in muted greens, and ran straight towards us. In that low evening light, everything felt unreal – her eyes, her stride, the sheer surprise of it all. This frame feels like a dream to me. Maybe it will feel like one to you too.
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.
Male Pheasant-tailed Jacana is the primary caregiver for the eggs and chicks. This species exhibits a fascinating breeding system called polyandry, where one female mates with and lays eggs for multiple males. In a significant departure from typical bird breeding behaviours, the Pheasant-tailed Jacana has a "sex-role reversal." In this image, the father protecting his chicks from rain. Picture taken on July 2025 at Kobla, West Bengal.
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 minimal yet powerful frame of a green vine curving gracefully into the darkness, holding a single droplet of water at its tip. Captured in the Western Ghats just after a light drizzle, the shot reflects nature’s elegance in its simplest form, where one droplet becomes the universe, suspended in silence. It was clicked while waiting for frogs to emerge at night, and in that pause, the stillness offered this abstract moment, a reminder that beauty often hides in the smallest details. Place: Agumbe, When: 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.
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