Mammal: TigerChallenge:Wildlife photography is a challenging task. It requires passion, perseverance, skill, patience, time, and of course money. This portrait was a result of a tiger cub, barely 15 months old, suddenly emerging from the bushes. He was cleaning his mouth with his tongue. In fact, the kill was hidden in the bushes so the cub was quite aggressive and started … [Read more...]

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: 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...]