Pipeline Road, Gamboa, Panama
Bird of the Day: Double-toothed Kite
Pipeline Road, Gamboa, Panama
Conservation Tourism
Bird of the Day: Ruddy Ground-Dove – Female (El Cuyo, Mexico)
Bird of the Day: Pale-billed Flowerpecker (Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka)
National Geographic Delivers
Image Courtesy: national geographic
Once again, National Geographic delivers mesmerizing high definition captures of nature in its new film documentary “One Life;” always looking out for ways to demonstrate the awe-inspiring power present in the natural world, “One Life” is bursting with unbelievable slow motion shots and incredibly detailed images.
Bird of the Day: Scarlet-rumped Cacique
Gamboa, Panama
Alleppey – Kerala
Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Alleppey, situated at the south-western tip of the Vembanad Lake, is famous for its criss-crossing canals, lakes and lagoons, and is popularly known as the “Venice of the East.” Tourism is its primary industry, which has revitalized the area and given a new charm to the entire district. Continue reading
Exploration Invitations
During travel to national parks and wildlife areas, apart from concentrating on mammals, birds and local fauna, it’s always good to absorb and document the flora and habitat as well. Kanha is a very beautiful park and the habitat is what makes it special. The early morning mist especially provides a lot of opportunities to make creative images. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Turquoise-browed Motmot Pair
Ek Balam, Mexico
Bird of the Day: Yellow-throated Bulbul
Hampi, Karnataka
Thekkady and Kumily – Kerala
Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Kumily is a plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, the home of Kerala’s first promotion of environmental tourism. Both Thekkady and Kumily are situated in the Periyar Valley, making them a convenient base to explore the beauty of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Dusky Grouse
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Salticidae
Image Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org
Salticidae, better known as jumping spiders, are a curious family of spider that comprises ~13% of the order. They are best known for their two large anterior median eyes flanked by a smaller set, giving them exquisite vision, as well as their ability to jump distances many times the length of their own bodies. Their unmistakable body structure, most notably the enlarged cephalothorax, makes them an easily recognizable family; and due to their reliance on vision to hunt prey, Salticidae are primarily diurnal hunters.
Kanha National Park Canon Tutorial
This is one of my favourite images from Kanha National Park. Half the work of a photographer is being a keen observer of your surroundings, always being on the look out for pleasing compositions wherever you are.
In many images the background makes or breaks the subject. The reddish meadows of Kanha in the background and the evening golden light made this image for me. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Sword-billed Hummingbird
Yanacocha Reserve, Ecuador
Idukki District
Idukki Dam Catchment area; photo credit: Ramesh Kidangoor
Idukki is one of the largest district in Kerala, covering 13 percent of the state’s total area. With rugged mountains, dense forests and three big rivers, Idukki generates one third of the state electricity. But the district is more famous for its natural beauty; numerous trekking trails, stunning views and diverse wildlife make it an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Osprey (Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka)
Future Perfect
An important tip in image making is a photographer’s ability to visualize the shots before clicking the camera. Take some time to study the subject and see what you can do with it.
Early mornings are the best time for these kind of creative shots when there’s play of shadow and light combined with mist or fog. During the drive in Kahna National Park I saw the rays of light falling on areas of shadow across the safari track. I asked the driver to stop and waited for some subject to enter the frame. This scene is good by itself, but a subject in this light creates a powerful impact on the image. Of course, a tiger entering the scene would be the jackpot. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: White-winged Dove
Sonoran Desert Museum, AZ
Kerala Named Among Top 10 Holiday Destinations
Fort Cochin; Photo credits: Manoj Vasudevan
Known as “God’s Own Country”, Kerala is one of the most beautiful states in India. Lonely Planet apparently agrees by citing it among the World’s 10 best destinations for a family holiday in 2014. The Lonely Planet award for Best Family Destination was bestowed at the World Travel Mart in London, the leading trade event attended by industry representatives from around the world. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Blackburnian Warbler
Los Cedros Reserve, Ecuador
Organikos 