Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-35.
A juvenile sunbird faces an Oriental White-eye, caught in a fleeting moment of interaction. The young sunbird's developing plumage and slender bill contrast beautifully with the White-eye's distinctive yellow-and-white appearance. Whether this was a brief territorial exchange, curiosity or simply two birds crossing paths, the moment captures the unpredictable nature of wildlife. Sometimes the most compelling photographs come from encounters we never expected.
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.
The golden hour is the most beautiful period in the wild. This photo was captured at dusk on an afternoon safari in Kanha. The golden light, the silhouettes of the chital deers! The deers were alert and they sensed a tiger nearby. Alarm calls started as the deers were looking towards the direction from which the light was falling on them. A commotion started, all the deers started dispersing frantically. Then came out the tiger from the meadows in golden light. This photo captures the anticipation of a tiger nearby and the alertness of the antlers.
Parwali, one of Corbett well-known tigers, on her morning walk along the Ramganga river (PAR). The soft winter light, white stones, and her golden coat made a beautiful frame. A peaceful winter morning in the wild.
About Photographer
An IT professional, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer
Purple Swamphens are characteristic wetland inhabitants, where their long legs and strong toes help them move through shallow water and dense aquatic vegetation. At Manglajodi, I watched this bird leap above the wetland at dusk, briefly becoming a striking silhouette against the fading evening light. The moment captured the energy and character of a bird so closely associated with the marshes it calls home.
About Photographer
An IT guy with a quest to capture the natural world. Mostly a travel and landscape photographer by passion, I started with wildlife photography in 2024. Still a student of the craft.
Jayaram bush frog rests on the edge of a leaf, perfectly poised and alert. Its vivid green coloration and specialised toe pads reflect its arboreal adaptation. The minimalist composition highlights the frog’s intricate eyes, texture and quiet presence in its natural habitat.
About Photographer
I am professionally a creative designer having more than 20 years of experience in my area of interest. I pursued Photojournalism from NYIP. I am a passionate wildlife, Landscape, Photojournalism, Nature and Macro Photographer. My profession is very demanding but despite being busy I always try to steal sometime to drive my passion for wildlife photography. I am fortunate enough that I bagged some of the recognition and awards for my click works from Nat Geo Cover Shot, 35 Awards Russia, View Bug, UN Volunteers, V-Force, SGDS, IIPA, JPC, RPA and IPC. I am also enthusiastic about promoting photography and focused on bringing out new talents amongst the mass.
The dense canopy of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary was heavy with rain, the kind of monsoon deluge that turns the Eastern Himalayan foothills into a slick, shimmering expanse of green and slate. High above the swollen underbrush, where the air was thick with mist and the smell of wet earth, a bare branch cut through the vapor. Perched along its mossy length was a sight that few ever witness: a pair of Jerdon’s Bazzas (Aviceda jerdoni), rare and elusive raptors of the sub-Himalayan evergreen forests, holding their ground against the storm. Moments like these in Mahananda are fleeting, hidden within the curtain of monsoon rain. As quickly as the interaction began, the birds readjusted, settled their feathers, and continued their quiet watch over the sanctuary, leaving behind an unforgettable testament to the raw, untamed beauty of India's wild canopy
About Photographer
Somnath is passionate wildlife photographer capturing the beauty of raw nature. Somnath works focuses the vast wildlife of southern India to Himalaya and Africa. Somnath is passionate about conservation and uses his photography to raise awareness about endangered species and the importance of preservation to raise awareness about planets biodiversity. Somnath is also Management Consultant by profession and situated in Bangalore.
The sun was up, we had given up on being able to see this famous tigress of Gothangaon, Maharashtra, till she suddenly decided to walk the path, leaving behind her four young cubs. A verdant forest, red soil showing a deeper red just after the rains, pools of water reflecting her magnificence as she took a familiar path.
About Photographer
My photography journey began nearly two decades ago. About ten years later, my focus shifted to wildlife and nature. Watching birds and animals—in forests, open landscapes, or even my own backyard—has been deeply enriching. Photography allows me to observe and understand the natural world closely, preserve memorable moments and contribute in a small but meaningful way to citizen science.
Indian roller is a generic bird seen both in Indian wild life habitat. This was shot at Pench National Park of Maharashtra. The interesting part of the shot was to get the roller in flight without any distractions in the background
Witnessing the tigress F2 with her third litter of four cubs, at eye-level, was a delight. A monsoon setting with the family sitting right in the middle of the road and the cubs all over her made for a dream-come-true sighting. 25th Sept. 2026 - Gothangaon Gate Umred-Pouni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
A male bush frog calls from a moss-covered trunk in Amboli, its vocal sac swollen to nearly the size of its body. Through monsoon nights, males call repeatedly to attract females, and the inflated sac amplifies each call so it carries through the rain-soaked forest. Photographed at night with a single flash, without handling or disturbing the frog.
About Photographer
I am a wildlife and nature photographer based in India, with a focus on capturing natural behavior and moments that reflect the relationship between wildlife and their habitats. My work is driven by a preference for observing and documenting scenes as they unfold, with minimal intervention, allowing light, environment, and subject to come together organically. Through my photographs, I aim to highlight both the beauty and quiet complexity of the natural world.
