Here are the pictures selected by the Jury for the Collection-35.
Emerald Wraith: I photographed this moment with the feeling that I was witnessing a quiet, almost mysterious encounter between a wild snake and the deep forest. The snake is the clear subject, resting naturally on a moss-covered tree trunk, but I wanted the image to show more than just the animal. Its pale green body, marked with earthy brown patterns, blends beautifully with the moss and the surrounding forest, creating a strong connection between the subject and its habitat. I deliberately kept the snake low in the frame and allowed a large portion of the soft, blurred forest to remain above it. This gives the photograph a sense of depth and makes the snake appear as if it is slowly emerging from the wilderness. The curved body forms a gentle visual rhythm across the frame, while the direction of its head and flickering tongue adds a feeling of movement and curiosity. The dark branches in the background naturally lead the eye towards the snake without taking attention away from it. The shallow depth of field was important to me because it separated the subject from the busy forest and transformed the background into soft patches of blue, green and silver light. The cool, blue-green atmosphere gives the image a quiet and slightly mystical mood, almost like a scene from a hidden world that exists beyond our everyday view. The wet moss and subtle highlights suggest the freshness and humidity of the forest, adding another layer of natural beauty. I particularly like the contrast between the sharp texture of the snake's scales and the soft, dreamy background. Every scale catches a little light, revealing delicate patterns and giving the body a three-dimensional appearance. At the same time, the moss-covered bark provides a rich natural foreground and helps frame the snake without looking artificial. From a photographer's point of view, I wanted to avoid making the image feel like a simple wildlife record. My intention was to create an atmosphere—something that makes the viewer pause and imagine the silence, moisture and hidden life of the forest. The composition is simple, but the combination of curves, textures, colour and negative space gives it a quiet visual strength. The snake's calm posture makes the scene feel peaceful rather than threatening, and the cool tones add to its mysterious character. For me, this photograph is about camouflage, patience and the beauty of wild creatures in their natural surroundings. Nature often hides its most fascinating stories in places where we normally do not look, and sometimes photography is simply about being patient enough to discover one of them. In this frame, I tried to preserve that feeling of discovery—a fleeting glimpse of an elusive forest dweller surrounded by an emerald world of moss, trees and soft light.
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
Eyes in the Shadows - During a night trail in the forests of Matheran, a juvenile Bamboo Pit Viper rests quietly among the foliage. Its vivid yellowish-green camouflage, striking vertical pupils, and unwavering gaze reveal the quiet beauty of one of the Western Ghats’ nocturnal predators.
About Photographer
IT Sales Leader | Birds & Wildlife Photographer
Amit Valsangkar is an IT Sales Leader with around 20 years of experience in Enterprise Applications Sales, helping enterprises drive growth through digital transformation and technology innovation.
Outside of work, Amit is a passionate Birds and Wildlife Photographer, known for his keen eye, storytelling perspective, and deep connection with nature.
His work has been recognized and featured by leading platforms on Instagram - such as NatGeo Traveller India, NatGeo HR, IN Awards, Elite Raptors, Your_Best_Birds, Photo_Raptors, Canon HRvstka, BNW Features, Indian Wildography, Canon India, and Raw All India.
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Heera, the regal leopard of Rajaji National Park Uttarakhand, carries himself with a boldness that rivals even tigers. Sighted over a relatively fresh kill across the scattered pebbles of a dry riverbed, he exuded an aura of fearlessness—his piercing gaze almost challenging us as we watched. A magnificent predator, unapologetically dominant, and a true embodiment of the wild’s untamed spirit.
About Photographer
Prasad Appukkuttan Ph.D. is a dedicated Medicinal Chemistry researcher committed to advancing the development of novel medicines that hold promise for improving human health. Beyond the laboratory, he is an avid nature and wildlife enthusiast, with a passion for capturing rare and unique moments in the wild. His dual pursuits—scientific innovation and a deep appreciation for the natural world—reflect a life driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make meaningful contributions both to science and to the beauty of our planet.
CROSSING THE MIRROR Striking the balance between LAND,WATER & AIR in the heart of ARAVALLI Wilderness RANTHAMBORE TIGER RESERVE
About Photographer
A Passionate wildlife photographer capturing the raw beauty ,spirit & stories of the wild
Wings of Freedom An Indian White-Eye flies away one december morning at West Bengal,India.
About Photographer
Teacher by profession and passionate nature and wildlife lover and photographer.
The snow leopard is an amazing animal, but its home is just as special. This habitat shows why they are called the ghosts of the mountains. A perfect habitat shot of a snow leopard in the wild.
About Photographer
An IT professional, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer
Common kingfisher- Nature's master angler at work. This was photographed in Kobla, West Bengal, during July 2025.
About Photographer
Software Engineer by profession. Passionate about Wildlife Photography.
You learn to expect nothing from otters. They are fast, skittish, and always leaving. At Ranganathittu, the river gave us something rare. Four smooth coated otters surfaced together in the fog. They stayed. One watched us directly. The others held close, low in the water. The morning light was flat and soft. No bank, no trees, just water and mist and four faces. A family that chose to stay still long enough for one frame.
About Photographer
Based in Pune, I photograph wildlife across Indian forests and Africa. The time I spend in the field shapes how I see animals, not apart from their habitat but inside it. I am building Asili Safaris to share the space with photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Between the wild and the quiet For a fleeting moment in the wilderness of panna, the Tiger reveals a side, we often overlook. With its jaw stretched wide in a yarn, the forest formidable predator appears unguarded, caught between moments of rest and awareness. Framed by tall grasses and the rugged textures of its surroundings. This simple gesture becomes a reminder that beyond the power instinct and mystique we associate with the tiger lies a living animal following the quiet rhythms of its own existence. In the wild, not every remarkable moment is about the chase or the hunt. Sometimes it is the smallest most ordinary gesture that allows us to see the extraordinary creature behind the legend.
About Photographer
I am a civil servant based in Chhattisgarh, with deep rooted inclination towards wildlife from childhood. What started as curiosity gradually evolved into a passion for observing and documenting the natural world.
I am particularly inspired by the subtle rhythms of nature- moments of stillness, behaviour, and interaction that often go unnoticed. Through my images, I aim to reflect not just beauty of wildlife, but also delicate balance that sustains it.
I believe wildlife photography carries a responsibility-to represent nature truthfully while fostering respect and conservation. Through my work, I seek not only to document what is seen, but to evoke a deeper connection with what is often felt but rarely noticed in the wild.
Once upon a quiet morning, two blue tailed bee-eaters found themselves sharing a moment above the green fields. One arrived with a tiny gift held gently in its beak,The other waited patiently on the branch, creating a lovely “love in the air” scene. The bright green, golden, blue, and orange colors of the birds stand out beautifully against the soft background.
About Photographer
Through my photographs, I try to capture the beauty, behavior, and emotions of wildlife in their natural habitat. Every journey into the wilderness is an opportunity to learn, observe, and tell a story through a single frame.
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