Photography

A greater yellownape woodpecker in the Himalayas

During a roadtrip in the Kumaon Himalayas, I was lucky to get a few shots of a greater yellownape woodpecker (Chrysophlegma flavinucha) in interesting light. In India, the greater yellownape is found mostly in the North and the East. I have seen them at 6,000+ feet in the Himalayas as well as in Corbett National [...]

2023-10-25T17:11:55+05:30September 5th, 2023|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , |

Catwalk – approaching tigress in Ranthambore National Park

Catwalk - black & white fine art portrait of an approaching tigress from Ranthambore National Park, India. Some time back I had a lucky tiger encounter in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan. My vehicle was the only one in front of this tigress as she walked towards us, so I could keep on reversing and shoot [...]

2023-09-19T12:51:45+05:30July 11th, 2022|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , |

Noori, a beautiful tigress from Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Once upon a time, Maya, the Queen of Tadoba National Park, used to be my favourite tigress. She had blessed me with some unforgettable encounters and many a catwalk when I would do those 2500-3000 km roadtrips from Bangalore to Tadoba and back. But in the last few years, we have become distant, and there is [...]

2023-09-19T12:55:25+05:30April 13th, 2022|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , |

Hunting leopard – a huge male from Corbett National Park

A rare leopard sighting in Jim Corbett National Park. Given the profusion of tigers in Corbett (it has the highest number of tigers and the highest density of tigers in the world), the leopards have been pushed out to the peripheries and buffer zones. This was a serendipitous and a rare sighting in the Jhirna [...]

2023-09-19T12:57:28+05:30December 26th, 2021|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , |

Bison Chronicles | Mist and Rain, Pangot, Kumaon

Friday morning. Was feeling restless. The heat and dust and traffic of Gurgaon can sometimes be overwhelming. Decided to leave office early, around 3 pm, and drive away. To some place where I could immerse myself in nature. Called up the manager of KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nugam) Sigri Camp, he said that yes, a [...]

2023-09-19T12:59:50+05:30July 30th, 2018|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , |

Red-rumped swallows in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu

A few photos of red-rumped swallows. Had again driven to my favourite jungle resort near Masinagudi, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu. This place is in Sigur Plateau which is contiguous to Mudumalai and Bandipur National Parks, and an important wildlife corridor between Western and Eastern Ghats. Sigur plays a critical role in the migration and  [...]

2023-09-21T17:55:45+05:30April 5th, 2018|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , |

Roadtrip with Condé Nast Traveler and Land Rover to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam

I had gone on a roadtrip with Condé Nast Traveler India (https://www.cntraveller.in/) and Land Rover (https://www.landrover.in/index.html) to raise awareness about the stunning biodiversity of North East India. We used the very capable Discovery 5 and Discovery Sport SUVs to travel across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. I am a Toyota 4×4 guy, but I was impressed [...]

2023-09-19T13:16:13+05:30February 15th, 2018|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Evening abstraction – impressionist bird photos

I have been continuing to experiment with abstract wildlife shots. No, one doesn’t have to put away the camera after sunset if one is not carrying a tripod. The multi-hued dusk sky, dark shadows, and twilight colours reflected on water make for some interesting photo opportunities. Getting such shots is a matter of: Planning (e.g. [...]

2018-01-21T23:35:52+05:30January 21st, 2018|Categories: Photography|Tags: , , |
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