Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-33.
This photograph was captured in the Arabian Sea near Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep, on 29/12/2025—a region where the ocean still holds a deep sense of freedom and rhythm. The sea that day was calm yet alive, painted in deep shades of blue, gently moving under the winter sun. As we moved across the open water, a small pod of dolphins began swimming alongside the boat, effortlessly riding the waves. Among them, this individual surfaced gracefully, cutting through the water with precision and energy.
Soul of Manas Elephant on the grasslands under the foothills of Mountains of Manas National Park India This is an attempt with ICM to display the true soul of Manas. The elephants, distant mountains of Bhutan, grasslands and woodlands on a rainy overcast morning evokes an emotion which is bound to leave any nature lover spellbound.
About Photographer
Nature lover with Passion for Wildlife Photography. Tries to capture moments and create impressions to motivate conservation of wildlife
In the heart of Jhalana, Rajasthan, a breathtaking encounter unfolds. The magnificent leopard, Rana, a ghost in the foliage, makes a leap of pure power & grace. Just beyond, the silent witness of humanity on two wheels. The image perfectly illustrates the unique urban-wild interface of Jhalana, where these majestic cats live in close proximity to human activity. A testament to the coexistence that is possible when conservation efforts are successful. The picture was taken on 16th August, 2025 in the morning.
About Photographer
I am Anindita Nandi, nature & wildlife photographer. I live in Howrah ( Shibpur ), West Bengal. I have a deep passion for capturing the beauty of nature & wildlife through my lens. I love travelling to new places & exploring the unknown. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music & watching movies, and I am also very dedicated to staying fit & healthy.
SPINES AND SPORES: Don’t be afraid by seeing the sharp spines or stings? This is slug moth or cup moth caterpillar. Cup Moth larvae are often highly ornamented and brightly coloured. It has stinging spines called nettle caterpillars. A stinging slug caterpillar generally bears warning coloration and stinging hairs. These hairs can inject venom from poison sacs carried at their base that are used as defensive weapons. Reactions can range from a mild itching to a very painful sting. .We can see various types of caterpillars in our daily life from our backyard garden to jungle. Here I wanted to create eye-catchy and attractive image by combining stings with the mushroom spores. I have got this image at the forest called “SAL BON”, outskirts of Cooch Behar town. This forest is under social forestry department where I frequently go with my camera. This forest is full of flora and fauna. One of the main objectives behind my nature photography is to present nature to the people in such a way that they feel interest in knowing and understanding our nature. That's why I always want to photograph all the amazing, magical, unknown and unseen phenomenon of nature. To achieve this image I have to think and plan very hard. This is an in-camera multiple / double exposure image. Keeping the camera on a sturdy Sirui tripod I have taken both shots with Tamron 90 mm VC USD but in different places. I have used different white balance to achieve attractive colours.
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
The Ghost of the Morning Mist- Patience in the jungle is often rewarded in seconds. After tracking through the damp, cold fog of a Kanha winter morning, the veil finally lifted. As the "Tyndall effect" sent beams of light dancing through the trees, this magnificent tiger stepped into the clearing. The natural rim-lighting catches the condensation in the air and the texture of the tiger’s coat, immortalizing a perfect intersection of timing, light, and the raw beauty of the wild.
About Photographer
By profession, I serve communities through NABARD. By passion, I lose myself in the wilderness, camera in hand. Tigers, leopards, birds, and the symphony of the forest are my muse. My images are not just photographs, but chapters of an untamed story—blending patience, respect, and awe for the natural world.
This is a water snake who killed a big frog. This picture clicked from Paschim Medinipur, November 2025.
At the edge of the Sundarbans, where night gently yields to dawn, a flock of whistling ducks rises in quiet unison. They skim the river’s surface, their silhouettes cutting through mist as the first light turns water and sky into molten gold. This daily passage needs no signal—only instinct passed through generations. For a brief moment, wings, reflections, and sunrise align, dissolving boundaries between earth and air. Then the flock moves on, leaving behind still water and awakened light. In a landscape shaped by survival and rhythm, this fleeting flight becomes a reminder: even in the wildest places, harmony arrives with the morning.
About Photographer
AK Photography | Bangalore. Capturing wildlife, travel, candid etc with eye-catching visuals.
Captured at Rishop, West Bengal, this Fire Tailed Sunbird is seen charging in amidst the wreath of flowers creating a superb visual impact.
About Photographer
Myself a visual story teller and a wildlife photographer from Kolkata. My photography journey began around 2016. In my initial days I was shooting anything and every thing and I was not quite sure which area to focus on. Later on I found a strong connection with nature, birds being an integral part of it and I realised my genre of photography. Currently I am working with an MNC, but I am obsessed with wildlife photography and am striving to make a mark in it.
A longhorn beetle from Bengaluru—antennae built to read a world we cannot see.
This is From Ranthambore National Park, seen here is the tiger in front of the famous padam lake while the sun was towards the evening time and in the backdrop is visible not just the lake but also the old ruins of the fort and its remnants, reminding us of the survival of the stripes all these years
About Photographer
I am a wildlife & travel photographer whose work captures the rhythm of the natural world and the emotions hidden within it. With several photo exhibitions & photography awards my lens has explored landscapes across India, telling visual stories of wilderness, people, and places that stir the soul. Alongside photography, I am an avid writer, having contributed travelogues and narratives that reflect a deep connection with exploration and storytelling.
When away from spreadsheets and strategy meetings, you can find me deep in the wild — patiently observing, waiting for the perfect moment to unfold through my viewfinder.
For Gaurav, travel and photography are more than hobbies — they are a meditative experience, a way to connect deeply with the world and himself. Stripes of Survival: A Tiger’s World is his first book, an artistic and emotional tribute to the majestic tigers of the wild and the eternal spirit of survival they represent.
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