Bird: Fire-Tailed MyzornisChallenge:The photo which I consider to be one of my favourites is that of a ‘Fire-tailed Myzornis’, which was captured in the Eaglenest Sanctuary in western Arunachal Pradesh. The photograph was shot in January 2007; while leading a birding trip to Eaglenest. The magnificent bird was seen near Bompu camp at 6000 plus feet. It was desperately … [Read more...]

Bird: Plain PriniaChallenge:In this particular frame, I found this Plain Prinia in the reeds, bathing in the beautiful morning sunlight. It was trying to gather nesting material to build its nest. Aware about the fact that Prinia’s are small and swift birds, I knew I will have a hard time to get the perfect frame I wanted. A long wait ensued, and after countless minutes I … [Read more...]

Bird: Plain PriniaChallenge:In this particular frame, I found this Plain Prinia in the reeds, bathing in the beautiful morning sunlight. It was trying to gather nesting material to build its nest. Aware about the fact that Prinia’s are small and swift birds, I knew I will have a hard time to get the perfect frame I wanted. A long wait ensued, and after countless minutes I … [Read more...]

Insect: DragonflyI am a strong believer of the school that a photograph does not replace a thousand words, instead, what an image does is “evoke emotions” in the viewers mind. It is this emotional aspect that attracts the viewer’s attention and makes the picture communicate. In short, it is art and  art only.Challenge: Ripples and reflections. Though a dragonfly image could … [Read more...]

Insect: DragonflyI am a strong believer of the school that a photograph does not replace a thousand words, instead, what an image does is “evoke emotions” in the viewers mind. It is this emotional aspect that attracts the viewer’s attention and makes the picture communicate. In short, it is art and  art only.Challenge: Ripples and reflections. Though a dragonfly image could … [Read more...]