Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-32.
A poignant visual narrative highlighting the precarious position of wildlife in shared landscapes. A magnificent male Blackbuck, a species legally protected in India, races across an open field while a human figure aggressively pursues it. The moment encapsulates the conflict between conservation laws and on-the-ground reality, where the freedom of the wild is perpetually under threat.
About Photographer
I am a painter specializing in surreal and abstract art, with my work exhibited internationally and honored with accolades like the International Brooklyn Award. Alongside painting, I have been working in commercial photography, capturing compelling visual narratives. Recently, I’ve developed a deep interest in wildlife photography—a passion instilled in me since childhood by my parents. Exploring nature through my lens allows me to merge my artistic vision with the raw beauty of the wild, creating images that tell powerful stories beyond the canvas.
This photograph was captured in March 2025 at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Every wildlife photographer dreams of a perfect head-on shot, but nature often has its own surprises. On this rare occasion, two very different species— a Sloth Bear and a Jungle Fowl—appeared together in the same frame, both offering a head-on view. Witnessing and capturing this unexpected interaction was an extraordinary moment, showcasing the unpredictable and magical side of the wild. This image reflects the beauty of patience, timing, and the wonders nature reveals when least expected.
About Photographer
I am a passionate wildlife photographer driven by a deep respect for nature and an endless curiosity for the wild. My journey began with capturing the unnoticed details of the natural world, and over time it grew into a commitment to document rare behaviors, raw emotions, and the untamed beauty of wildlife. From macro encounters with venomous snakes to powerful moments between territorial birds and elusive mammals, I strive to tell authentic stories through my images. Patience, perseverance, and a love for the outdoors guide every frame I create. Through my photography, I aim to inspire awareness, appreciation, and conservation of the incredible wildlife that shares our planet.
On a rainy monsoon night in Wayanad, while I was out hunting for a subject. I bumped into this charming little tree frog — Rhacophorus lateralis, a.k.a. the “leaf ninja.” The moment it sensed me, it froze mid-hop. That split-second pose made for quite the frame!
A leopard is an expert hunter but even the perfection has lot of failures hidden behind the success. This moment was from one such failed attempt. Or rather a clever survival tactics on display from the Sambar cub. The cub was chased by Leopardess from forest and the cub came running towards this waterhole and jumped into the water to survive the moment and was successful in that as well. This moment from Rajaji national park is one of the best wildlife moments of my life.
About Photographer
A full-time software engineer and a passionate wildlife enthusiast. I rekindled my wildlife journey in January 2025, starting with the breathtaking forests of South India. Witnessing big cats in their natural habitat fuels my love for the wild, while capturing birds in action is another favorite pursuit of mine.
I photographed this Indian paradise flycatcher mid-bath while splashing vigorously in shallow water in Binka, Odisha, in April 2025. After waiting patiently through the summer morning for this exact moment, it finally happened – the flycatcher's graceful bathing ritual unfolding in perfect light, a rewarding end to hours of anticipation.
About Photographer
Software Engineer by profession. Passionate about Wildlife Photography.
Unintended Predator In the dry grasslands near the desert edge, a feral dog carries a young spiny-tailed lizard in its jaws. This species—an endemic ground-dwelling lizard—has already seen its numbers fall due to habitat loss, illegal trade, and disturbance. But a quieter threat has emerged: free-ranging and abandoned dogs. With no natural role in this ecosystem, they hunt out of instinct and opportunity, adding pressure to native species already fighting to survive. Conservation is not only about protecting charismatic megafauna; it often begins with acknowledging the invisible casualties of human neglect.
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.
Young and curious sub-adult male leopard in Bandipur national park. This leopard was sitting on a rock for a while before making an unsuccessful attempt to hunt.
You are under CCTV surveillance: The elephants are often seen in water, try to cool their body from excessive summer heat. The elephants were enjoying at the waterbody by grassland. The elephants were not aware about the presence of tiger who was hiding itself in the thicket of grassland besides waterbody and was watching the activities of elephants hiding inside tall grasses. The photo was taken on April 2023 at Bandhavgarh National Park, MP, India.
About Photographer
I, Sudip Das born and brought up in West Bengal (India), an electrical engineer by profession and a nature & wildlife photographer by passion. My photography journey began when I visited for the first time in Jim Corbett National Park, India in 2015. Since then, I am carrying my passion towards wildlife photography also take care of nature in conservation side as well.
I believe that photography can be a powerful vehicle for storytelling of nature. My mission is to raise awareness and change minds about not only the extrinsic beauty of animals, but also their intrinsic worth.
This was the most beautiful thing I have witnessed. The day was about to end and we were stationed at the lake in a hope for a glimpse of the Royals near the lake as the movement was hinting that Riddhi or her cubs might approach the lake. Anticipations were high if any of the tiger will reach the banks of lake before we head out. Time was running out. Suddenly the male cub walked in and headed to the bushes and after a few minutes the female cub walked the same path and headed towards the bank of the lake. Male cub appeared from bushes and approached the female and suddenly they broke into this game of nudging each other. They both sat down looking at each other and our driver reminded us that it was time to head out. It was heartbreaking to leave them like this but there are rules to be followed and I was thankful that I got to see this brother sister duo together.
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.
A love story written in the wild - where togetherness means survival, and every moment is lived on alert. The moment i saw them together, I knew it was a frame not to be missed - two souls, perfectly inclined toward each other. Place: Kanha National Park. Date: 10/10/2025.
About Photographer
Traveller and passionate wildlife photographer, discovering the beauty and essence of life in nature's incredible stories.
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