A lovely misty, moody morning at Bharatpur with a family of Sarus Cranes. We spotted the cranes through the mist… Read more Misty, moody and magical
Category: Wildlife
An action-packed frame
Indian Cormorants were fishing when one of them managed to snag a huge fish. That set off a massive flurry… Read more An action-packed frame
Teaching a juvenile
Two things about this pic that make this a very interesting capture. a. This juvenile Sarus Crane is about 4-5… Read more Teaching a juvenile
Folklore and conservation
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
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
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
