Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-35.
A little flash of orange and purple in the monsoon forest. This Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher paused with its catch, one wing raised, giving me a glimpse of a moment that lasted only a few seconds
About Photographer
By profession, I'm a software developer. By passion, I'm a wildlife photographer. While weekdays are spent building software, weekends belong to forests, wetlands, and the pursuit of untold wildlife stories. Through my photographs, I aim to capture genuine moments that reflect the beauty, behavior, and spirit of the natural world.
Liquid Diamond Crown: The golden light of a January 2026 morning broke over the glass-like waters of Mangalajodi. A female Northern Pintail drifted peacefully into an open channel, a quiet subject against the foggy marshes. Suddenly, the stillness shattered. With an explosion of raw energy, she began to bath, vigorously beating her wings. The shutter fired, locking focus on her expressive eye as a magnificent halo of liquid diamonds exploded into the air around her. It was a perfect millisecond where chaotic motion met elegant composition, capturing the vibrant, beating heart of the winter wetlands. In Frame : Northern Pintail Location: Mangalajodi, Odisha Time : January, 2026
About Photographer
By profession, I am a software engineer at JPMorgan&Chase, but my true passion lies in wildlife and avian photography. I view the lens not just as a creative tool, but as a powerful medium for conservation. My vision is to capture the raw elegance and fleeting behaviors of the natural world, using visual storytelling to foster a deeper empathy for wildlife and advocate for a better, more sustainable world. Through my imagery of pristine ecosystems and fragile habitats, I aim to highlight the delicate beauty of our biodiversity and inspire a collective responsibility toward its preservation.
Born to Ambush. Barely twenty-four hours into the wild, this day-old Bamboo Pit Viper (Craspedocephalus gramineus) emerges fully equipped for survival. Captured head-on in the dark understory, the fragile neonate holds a resolute defensive poise, its piercing gaze and sensitive loreal pits already primed to read thermal signatures from the shadows.
About Photographer
I am Abhishek, work in a leading fintech company with a deep passion for wildlife photography. My photography journey is driven by a love for capturing the raw beauty of nature, from elusive predators to delicate bird species. Having traveled extensively across India's wilderness, my work aims to tell the stories of nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures while advocating for wildlife conservation. I was honored as a runner-up in the prestigious Sony BBC Earth in Focus contest, and I continue to explore new frontiers in photography, blending my love for adventure, astrophotography, and wildlife.
