Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-34.
This was such a fascinating moment! An elephant and her calf walk through the riverbed unaware or perhaps aware of the tigress peeking from the foliage. She waited for them to cross and only then was able to come out of hiding. Dhikala Zone, Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve.
About Photographer
It’s always been my dream to be a wildlife photographer. When I was 15 I bought my first camera but I never got the chance to go to a national park. A few years later, I went to my first national park and never looked back ever since. I’m an amateur photographer who is still learning but I’m definitely glad that I’m following my passion and doing what I love!
The Galaxy Frog is one of the rarest and most elusive amphibians of the southern Western Ghats, found in the forests around Munnar. Named for the striking blue, star-like spots on its jet-black body, it is an evolutionarily unique and vulnerable species, making every sighting a truly extraordinary wildlife experience.
About Photographer
I am a passionate wildlife enthusiast and photographer, deeply driven by the thrill of the wild and the stories it holds. My journey into the natural world is fueled by a constant desire to observe, understand, and capture the raw beauty of wildlife in its most authentic form.
ragbag lake in Ranthambore stand witness to reminiscences of the Rajputs and Mughals in the remnants of the forts and the banyan tress. These are now inhabited by tigers. Photohraphes is a Riddhi’s sub adult male cub which is a promise for the future.
About Photographer
Nature lover with Passion for Wildlife Photography. Tries to capture moments and create impressions to motivate conservation of wildlife
CIRCLE OF PROTECTION: Under the jungle canopy I captured a rare intimate moment of maternal devotion. This female Twig Spider stands guarding over her amber egg sac, slender form normally lost to mimicry. By positioning myself backlight against the damp air, a fleeting optical phenomenon occurred: a brilliant circular rainbow flare erupted around her. This natural refraction transforms a scene of camouflage into a cosmic arena encircling the hidden mother with a shield of light and bokeh. To make this dream like, eye-catchy and thought-provoking image I have used Nikon D500 paired with Tamron 90 mm VC USD and old vintage lens Helios 44M-4 58mm F/2.
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
Suspended by a thread of sunlight, the Tailorbird pauses its weaving for a momentary sip of nectar. Precision in every beat, grace in every flutter. Usually busy stitching leaves into cradles, the tailorbird trades its needle-work for a moment of liquid gold. It hovers at the flower’s edge—a tiny, feathered ghost haunting the petals.
About Photographer
In a search of peace and love. Mother Nature is the best way to reach there.
I don't call myself a photographer, I want to be the witness of every gift shared by our Mother Nature.
Through the void of the midnight forest, a sliver of emerald descends. Her world is one of focused geometry: the sharp point of her snout, the horizontal slit of her watchful eye, and the rhythmic flick of a tongue tasting the heavy, humid air for the warmth of a sleeping bird. To the creatures below, she is just another branch. To the forest, she is the green ghost—a strike that begins and ends in a heartbeat. Shot - Western Ghats April 2026
About Photographer
Hi,
I am passionate about any subject that is on my frame. It can be wildlife, nature, birds, reptiles etc...
I live in Bangalore and forest is a sanctity for me.
While its time of afternoon everyone gets feel lazy and they need some peace , such as animals also feels that when i was in Gir national park peak time of afternoon and hot sunny weather a Lion couple was enjoying their peace and calm love towards eachother that moment was great to capture for me.
About Photographer
Wildlife is a feeling and i love to feel every moments of forest..
Master of disguise I was in Goa, in search of some wildlife in the night like frogs and insects. I noticed something was glowing in the tree trunk, and on a closer look it was a Lichen huntsman Spider perfectly blending amidst the lichen on the tree trunk. I decided to check the spider on day light which would make it show the level of camouflage it is. I took the same trail in the day light, reached the spot, but to my surprise, I couldn't find the spider. I thought it had moved away. I was closely observing the entire tree trunk, but I couldn't find the spider even in the nearby stumps. After spending some 20 minutes of close watching inch by inch, I found the spider still on the same spot resting. I wanted to record the camouflage of the spider and made this tight close-up image that shows how it blends with the lichen on the tree. Subject: Lichen huntsman spider (Pandercetes celatus) Location: Goa, India. Date: 24th Nov 2024
'She crossed...but her heart stayed behind ' This moment was not just a sighting, it was an experience. In the Sundarbans, we saw a tigress trying to cross the river with her cubs during high tide. The cubs were scared because of too many boats around. Twice she tried, and twice she went back. The third time, she had no choice and crossed alone. This picture is from the other side of the river, where she stood looking back at her cubs. She was calling them, almost like crying. As a mother, that moment felt very emotional to me. Somewhere we realized that while we were busy capturing this moment, she was going through fear and urgency. Maybe there was danger behind… maybe she was trying to protect her cubs. This was not just wildlife photography… it was a reminder of what they go through because of us. January '26 at Sundarbans
About Photographer
A Homemaker by role and a passionate nature photographer. Exploring the wild through my lens brings me joy and peace. My work was published in the first edition of 'Quantraz' coffee table book.
The Silent Message - Photographed in Kabini, Karnataka, during the summer, this tiger paused beside a tree to scent-mark its territory. Such behaviour plays an important role in communication, allowing tigers to signal their presence and reduce direct confrontations with rivals. I waited quietly as the tiger approached, and the moment unfolded naturally in soft evening light. Rather than a portrait, I wanted to capture a behaviour that is fundamental to the life of this elusive predator and rarely witnessed in such a calm, unobstructed setting.
About Photographer
A wildlife photographer dedicated to capturing authentic moments in nature. My work reflects a deep respect for wildlife, blending patience, precision, and storytelling to reveal the beauty and behaviour of animals in their natural habitats. I especially enjoy photographing animal behaviours in unique lighting, with a particular love for backlit frames and wide habitat shots that place wildlife in the context of their environment. Through my images, I aim to preserve the untamed spirit of the wild while inspiring others to appreciate and protect the natural world.
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