The Sarus Crane is one of the few birds that have benefitted from traditional folklore, in so far as their… Read more Folklore and conservation
Category: Travel
Panning
The basic idea in panning is that you pan (track the subject) your camera, at a relatively slow shutter speed… Read more Panning
Creative license or distorting reality?
These two images are illustrative of the tussle that goes on in my mind as the learning process continues. Is… Read more Creative license or distorting reality?
Penelope and the shroud
The Eurasian Wigeon goes by the scientific name of Mareca penelope. The specific penelope is a reference to Homer’s epic poem… Read more Penelope and the shroud
The whispering whoosh of a zillion wingflaps
There is something fascinating about flocks of birds as I have been discovering lately. My friend, Saravanan Janakarajan, our guide,… Read more The whispering whoosh of a zillion wingflaps
2018 – a year of birdies & eagles
I had been feeling for a while that my golf game is finally reaching a level that probably warrants a… Read more 2018 – a year of birdies & eagles
You are what you eat
The word ‘flamingo’ comes from the Latin word ‘flamenco’ which means fire, and refers to the bright colour of the… Read more You are what you eat
A critically endangered species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies species on a scale ranging from LC (Least Concern), NT (Near Threatened),… Read more A critically endangered species
Flight
You didn’t need faith to fly, you needed to understand flying.” (Richard Bach, 2006) I have always struggled with in-flight… Read more Flight
A berry good frame
A photography is not just about the subject but about the frame in its entirety. The female of the Dark-rumped… Read more A berry good frame
