Close-up Shot of Great Hornbill
Date: 12th May, 2024.
This Great Hornbill pair was sitting on this tree a few meters away from me. Shot this beautiful close-up shot of this pair in rain, putting my camera gear at risk! It was worth it.
Sunrise On Kanchenjungha in Rishop, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India.
Date: 22nd October, 2024.
Took this shot of the majestic Kanchenjungha at dawn when I woke up and was blessed by this view. Not everyday you get to see the whole range visible to the naked eye without a trace of clouds from Rishop. I'm grateful to nature.
Green-tailed Sunbird in Lava, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India.
Date: 12th May, 2024.
This tiny Sunbird flew straight at me and sat on this branch. Shot this beautiful photograph that showcases its colors, patterns and habitat! It was collecting nector from the flowers nearby.
Cloudy Mountains of Lava, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India.
Date: 20th October, 2024.
Photographed just after the rain stopped and the white clouds surrounded the mountains around Lava. The cold & misty mountain's essence remains in this photograph!
Portrait Shot of Seagull
Date: 28th December, 2024.
When this Brown-headed Gull took flight, I quickly snapped this portrait at the perfect time that beautifully showcases its wings, patterns and colours! This one was in its non-breeding plumage.
Foraging Shot of Blue-winged Minla
Date: 13th May, 2024.
While walking along the forest trails near Mairungaon, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, I heard and noticed a flock of Blue-winged Minlas feasting on some type of wild Raspbery!
Close-up Shot of Tickell's Leaf Warbler in Lava
Date: 20th October, 2024.
This tiny Warbler flew straight at me and sat just in front of me while I was hidden in foliage. Shot this beautiful photograph that showcases its colors, patterns and cuteness in sunlight!
Green-crowned Warbler in Ladam Road, Lava
Date: 21st October, 2024.
While walking the trail, I noticed movement near me on the cliffside bushes. Waited there for some seconds and this tiny beauty appeared in front of me! Gave me just enough time to shoot before disapearing into the undergrowth.
Taiga Flycatcher Close-up Portrait
Date: 14th April, 2024.
An incredible moment it was when this little flycatcher came and sat on this twig just in front of me. Shot this beautiful portrait showcasing its breeding plumage (the orange throat patch). I'm grateful to nature. Photographed in Mandarmani, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India.
Red Crab Close-up Shot
Date: 14th April, 2024.
I laid down on sand and waited for this one to come out of its hole in the sand. After waiting some time, It appeared and I snapped this photograph that beautifully showcase its bright red colour, eyes and habitat!
Plum-headed Parakeet in its natural habitat
Date: 29th December, 2023.
Spotted this beauty, sitting deep inside the canopies in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India. It was very hard to photograph as it was moving so fast in the dense canopy from tree to tree. Somehow managed to photograph this image that showcases its beautiful colors, dense canopy and its natural habitat!
White-browed Bulbul
Date: 29th March, 2024.
Spotted this uncommon species of Bulbul in Egra, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India. Very few are aware of this species. It forages in the undergrowth and rarely comes out without reason.