Amber Sharma Blog

Exposing Chhota Rajan Close Aide Abu Sawant Passport Details

2017-07-01T23:38:00.000+05:30

Underworld Don Chhota Rajan Finances and Business is Managed By His Close Aide Gangster Santosh Mahadev Sawant Alias Abu Sawant. For the First Time Exposing His Passport Copies and Travel Visa Details Which Never Came into The Public Domain.

Abu Sawant is traveling on Indian Passport which was issued from Singapore and Valid till 2019 and Passport number is Z1954214

After the arrest of Don Chota Rajan Abu Sawant is Handling All His Business Along With Chota Rajan Wife Sujata Nikalje Who is Also Known As Nani in Underworld.

These papers are the part of 'Life Of Mafia" series which 5 episodes. Life of Mafia series about Underworld Don life and Business.

Life Of Mafia is Investigative Docu Drama Series based which will bring eye opening revelations about Underworld Dons, stories which never heard.

Chhota Rajan Legal Business Agreement Papers Expose

2017-05-13T09:11:00.000+05:30

In Investigation Docu Drama Series You Need Lot of Research and Papers to Support it. With The Help Of Team and People Who Work Behind The Curtain,

I am Exposing Legal Business Of Underworld Don Chhota Rajan. Who Was Portrayed as Hindu Don By Media.

Chota Rajan Was Doing Legitimate Business in his wife name. In The Video you will see sale and purchase deed and power of Attorney's.

Abu Salem Fake Passport Copies Teaser of TV Series Life Of Mafia

2017-04-02T10:29:00.000+05:30

Underworld this name attracts every one towards it,people have curiosity to know how it works, underworld is the world which is kept secret their personal life from common people. This time I decided to create a series on Leaders of Mafia syndicate. To show personal life of under world dons . Its a series of 12 episode which cover Indian Mafia Russian Mafia and South East Mafia.

I am sharing teaser link , in this video I revealed about the 3rd episode, the 3rd Episode is based on Abu Salem and about his fake passports. Though these fake passport never came to public domain and I am bringing it exclusively for the 1st time, in video you all will see his fake passport copies.

Interview with Underworld Don Chhota Shakeel September 2016

2016-09-22T10:50:00.003+05:30

Mafia life, a life which attracts by most people towards it to know the life style owned by underworld dons.Movies shows they live in a massive fortress with lot of beautiful girls around them.

I thought to do a docu feature on personal life of Mafia from around the world,for the same I interviewed Underworld Don CEO of D Company and right hand of Dawood Ibrahim Mr.Chhota Shakeel.

In this interview I talk about his thinking,his business and his life style.

While talking to him for the 1st time I found him very polite and he answers each and every question without raising issue on it. I wonder if Mafia can be polite in Nature why cant be others.

Listen my telephonic conversation with Chhota Shakeel, where he talks about his personal life, childhood memories and his love towards cricket.

He also talk about Chhota Rajan Drug business. He also talked about dealing with Lalit Modi of Rs. 1000 crore (One Thousand Crore)

Listen One and Half Hour (1 Hour 30 Mins) Interview on Youtube Link as below

I did this interview right after Bakra Eid Month of September 2016

How To Do Low Key Photography With Single Light

2016-02-10T09:30:00.001+05:30

Low key photography , a photography which shows very dramatic looking image and has story behind it.

Low key photography images often created by portrait photographers bringing expressions to life.

Even Fine Art Photographers also uses low key while creating artistic figure nudes. People often think that for low key photography requires studio and lot of set-up for it, but it can be done any where any time no matter its indoor or outdoor location

I prefer shooting low key with single light available like table lamp, light coming from over head tube light/ bulb or using sun rays coming from small window.

The above image is clicked in a room with all lights off only using table lamp for creating the dramatic environment.

I am giving away few tips for those who want to try their hands on low key photography

1- decide your concept and think about it how you want to portrait it, every image should has story behind it.

2- look for a available light source and place your subject (model / fruits / car etc what ever you want to shoot) near or below the light source. Adjust your subject placing according to the light required on subject. In above image I needed light over the half body, so placed table lamp little far from subject and adjusted the angle of light by titling the head of table lamp.

3- Most important to understand is camera settings, ISO should be on lower side it should not be above 200, if higher the ISO then higher the grains.

Though new technology camera like Sony which allows higher ISO with less grain for these types cameras higher ISO can be used, but the settings I am mentioning here are for those cameras which does not support higher ISO with lower grain and same setting can be used for Manual cameras using Negatives and transparencies.

4- Metering Mode should be on spot metering, reason behind it spot metering only evaluates the light around your focus point and ignores everything else.

5- Shutter Speed- shutter speed varies depending on environment but it should not be above 1/200s even some time I have clicked low light in 1/5sec. The above image I have posted is on shutter 1/5.

When to use high shutter, when you have too much extra light in surrounding areas which you want to get rid then use higher shutter speed.

6- Aperture, if scene is still brighter with surrounding light (outdoor) then use narrow aperture like f/13 or higher depending on light environment, if you shooting indoor then use aperture between f/5.6 to f/9

The above tips will help you to understand the basic of low key photography, the more you click the more you experiment with camera and location the more you learn.

Shooting Silhouette Fine Art Photography

2016-02-09T14:51:00.001+05:30

Fine Art Photography is creative subject, most of the time it fine art is about artistic figure nudes. In Fine Art Photography photographer convey story from each and every image photographer clicks.

I always prefer shooting in natural light no matter how strong or low light is, I never use any artificial light source like studio lights etc whenever I am doing photography.

In Fine Art most of the time I shoot Silhouette with the help of natural light. The above image is clicked in a room with only light source from window.

To capture Silhouette at its best here are the few tips.

1- Decide a your subject and visualize it in your mind before clicking.

2- Stand against the light source

3- Do not use Flash

4- Shutter speed around 60s to 100s

5- Aperture f/9

6- Spot Metering Mode

7- ISO 160 to 200

8- Centre Focusing

9- Temperature around 4800K

Shooting Milky way Night Photography Guide

2016-02-09T14:19:00.000+05:30

Digital Cameras are taking photography to new level. New technology in cameras making photography more easier job in comparing to Manual Camera which uses Negative or transparencies as media.

Technology in cameras are making photographers to relay more on post processing of image rather than knowing the camera. I have heard Panasonic has introduced the camera in which you can decide the focusing area in post processing, so no matter how your picture is when you clicked it, but you can do what ever you want in post.

Due to digital cameras night photography has become more easier and lot of photographers are taking part in Night Photography.

Here are the few tips for budding photographers who want to try their hands in night photography.

1st you need to know when is no moon night (Amavasya Night) check it in Hindi Calendar sky should be clear no clouds or smog in the sky. At midnight reach at higher side it could be Water Head Tank or hill etc.

Place you camera on tripod. Lens should be wide enough I prefer shooting on 24mm lens.

Settings for camera ISO 1250 sometimes people go for ISO 1800 but I prefer 1250 for less noise in image. Put your lens on Manual focusing and lens should be on infinity mode, if your lens does not has infinity mode then use live view mode of your camera with highest number of ISO and wide open aperture, this will help you to see a star clearly on your live view mode and than focus, once you focused then follow the below steps

Aperture should be wide open it should f/2.8 if you are using normal lens then it should be f/3.5 for f/3.5 ISO should be 1600.

Move your dial to manual and fix the shutter speed on 24 or 30 sec.

click few images and do post processing in any software.

Shooting Raw or Jpeg Difference

2016-02-09T12:21:00.000+05:30

Teaching photography to others is mind-storming work. Every day technology is changing so does the art of photography is changing. Now every one is photographer since mobile phones coming with high mega pixel camera which made every one a photographer.

I am shooting in Raw since I have started photography almost decade from now.

But I often ask by others, why I always shoot in Raw though Jpeg can give same results. People even says Raw takes lot of space where as Jpeg takes less space. For example large Jpeg files is 8MB and Raw is about 28MB so in 3TB hard-disk Jpeg file will be around 3,76,000/- and Raw 1,05,000/- that means to many people they can store more images if they shooting in Jpeg.

I have decided to put comparison between shooting raw and Jpeg. For others to understand the difference between Raw and Jpeg.

I clicked a complete black image One in Raw and 2nd in Jpeg from my camera Canon 60D, to click complete black image I just shot it with camera cap on it. The settings I use to click the image is Shutter 1/400s and ISO 100. At a very 1st glance it looks the same like twins, no difference can be spotted in these 2 images which came straight out of a camera. (Left Image is Jpeg and Right Image is Raw)

I used Adobes light Room (Trail version) for editing these 2 images. I used same settings in post for both the images and settings I used were Exposure by +5, Contrast -62, Highlights +21, Shadows +52 and Whites 64. The quality outcome for these 2 images were not equal. (Left Image is Jpeg and Right Image is Raw, both image are cropped)

In Raw image more details can be seen with less noise and whereas in Jpeg it shows noise with less details, it means we can not control the Jpeg in post for better results.

If ISO was 6400 then Jpeg will show lot of noise with less details. Though its impossible to believe that these 2 images look identically same when they come out from camera but after post they look so different. Shadows can look inconsistent and discoloured if you do extra processing. On the other side Raw has very uniform noise across the whole frame.

Now you can see the comparison between Raw and Jpeg which help help you to decide shooting Raw or Jpeg . Its your choice what you want to shoot Raw or Jpeg but I still insist So Shoot Raw for better results.

High Key Photography From Natural Light Source

2016-02-05T13:52:00.000+05:30

High Key Photography a subject to me to create creative photos out of it. My speciality is to use natural light source in photography, I do not use any studio lights for creating my work. High Key Photography can be done through available light source. 

In this picture I used light coming from a window and used white bed sheet as reflector to get more light on face and surrounding areas.

Bed sheet light created a dramatic effect on face. later in Light room decreases the contrast and add bit of saturation and it gave me desired shot. 

Documentary On Sharks

2011-11-10T10:20:00.000+05:30

China Town

Hi Every One, hope you all must be doing great.

I am updating my blog since gap of 8 Months, my last post was in Feb. In these 8 months lots of things happened to me and for few 3-4 months I was in depression and was taking too much of stress. Some how things got better and I started working on new projects.

My new project is on Sharks, Underwater world always fascinated me since my child hood and sharks I always want to see and photographs them. They are so beautiful once you see them you become more eager to see them again and again.

My project is all about sharks fin soup and shark fishing, every year 70 million sharks (as of 2010) sharks killed for fins. Sharks fins soup is delicacy and often severs in weddings and banquets,as a luxury item in China.

My journey starts from New Delhi, I went to Siliman and Surin National Parks at Indian Ocean. While talking to other people who are working for shark conservation I was very shock to hear that every year number of sharks is decline just because of shark fishing. And I was very much surprised to see in a national park area more than 100 fishing boats was fishing and rangers on island least bothered about fishing boats. Fisherman gets 200$ for per shark they catches and every fishing boat come back to dock with at-least 15-20 sharks.

I did diving at these national parks and seen lots of marine life,corals was great and honey comb eels was beautiful. Sharks often seen at 18-20 meters below but the sharks was photographed by our video-grapher Tony at 37 Meters and while photographing the sharks was just running away from us and later went into the cave.

After finishing diving I went to China Town to have a look of restaurant serving sharks fins soup. While visiting the place I found each and every restaurant has shark fins and bird nest soup costing 100$ and above.

One of the restaurant I visited they were serving Black Tip Shark Fin Soup. Black Tip and White Tip sharks are very much rare to see and only few thousand has left in the oceans around the world.

If shark fishing is going to continue we will loose all sharks from ocean and sharks is like Tiger of oceans. If no sharks then no corals ,if no corals then nothing will be left. And i finally we will see sharks in books or in museum, this is the time when we should stand up for a cause and bring awareness about illegal shark fishing and shark fin soups.

Promo of Wildlife and Nature Documentary

2011-03-10T10:35:00.000+05:30

This the promo for documentray which I have directed, please see the video and comment on it thanks

Snow Leopard Documentary Shoot January 2011

2011-02-26T15:00:00.000+05:30

With Team

On 14^th jan 2011, reached leh by early morning flight from Delhi, we were having 12 bags out 9 was in luggage check in, reached leh at 7:30 AM, went to collect the luggage from luggage belt ,but came to know our luggage has not arrived, as that luggage has low clothing, camera equipments and vegetables and chickens.

Temperature in leh was minus 18 degree Celsius.

I had made the complaint to airport manager he replied due to over load luggage will arrive tomorrow that is 15^th jan 2011.

A night we stayed in leh and I had unbearable headache due to the altitude sickness, had some brandy and went for sleep, later in evening had something to eat and went for sleep, again.

I Am With Mr.Greg (Director Of Photography)

Next morning had breakfast and feels better than last night, after breakfast I went to airport from there I came to know some luggage has arrived from delhi and now it is at Air India cargo office at Fort Road in Leh. Went up there for collecting the luggage and after collecting it, we started our journey to ullay for snow leopard documentary shoot, on the way I found lots of people playing ice hockey on frozen Indus river, shot some pics there for a while. The journey started again, reached nimo which 35km from Leh and Nimo has sangam (where 2 different rivers meet) I decided to shoot sangam of River Zanskar and Inuds. I walk down near to rivers, start shooting time laps of river, I had 3 cameras with me decided to put 2 other cameras on different location to get better time laps of both rivers, placed to cameras on the location, while coming back I was walking on frozen part of river, somehow the frozen ice got brooked and I fell down into the river, I was half in river for 4-5 mins till my crew took me out, I was frozen like anything barely I can walk some crew members took me to the car and help me out to change my clothes and try to keep me warm, I have walked on frozen river many times during treking,but it never happened to me, as it was 1^st time when I fall into the river after ice broke down, I was shocked. After changing my clothes crew put me up into the 3 blankets and started the journey to ullay as they want to reach there early and want me next to fire.

View From 15800 Feet's Above From Sea Level

It took 3 hours to reach ullay I was welcomed by the best snow leopard tracker Mr.Norbo, me and my crew are going to stay at his house, Norbo house will be our base am for snow leopard documentary shoot. Ullay is situated at 14000 feet’s above from sea level and has 4 house with population less than 20 people. When we reached to ullay the temperature was mius 20 degree and less oxygen to breath.

After falling down in river I need to be next to the fire, crew lit the fire in our room I sat next to it covered with many blankets, later had dinner with team and decide for next day, at 9pm we went for sleep.

Next day (16^th jan 2011) we wake up 6am , had breakfast at 7 and started our journey for snow leopard search at 8, we walked for 6km to reach the valley where a snow leopard mother lives with its 3 cubs, we placed our telescopes and started our search for snow leopards, we find some ibex climbing the mountains. We spend 2 hours and moved further on the way we found snow leopard made a kill of male ibex (9 years old ibex) few days back, also we find the rock where snow leopard had scratching his body, seen some his hairs stuck in rock, it was exciting, we spend all day there but saw no sign of snow leopard we started our journey back to our base camp with hope that we will see something coming days.

Next day was very tough for us as we have to climb till 15800 feet’s above from sea level, the toughest trek I have done in y life, the steeply mountains with knee full snow makes us hard to reach on the top, it took us 3 hours to be on the top of hill, we stayed there till 4pm but we saw nothing just a dropping of snow leopard, from top of the mountain the view was fantastic we capture lots of time lapse in our camera. While coming down from top of hill we saw group of ibex try to shoot them but they were far away. After coming back to our base camp we had dinner and went straight to bed as we were so tired that we can even think to talk each other.

Night Shot (Shot Taken at 8:30 PM)

Next day I decided not to a track this day, we just want to relax and shoot some local birds since late morning till evening we were busy shooting birds, when night arrives I decided to play with my camera and clicked some nice night shots.

In 5 days we saw no snow leopard even no pug marks, hard luck for us, hope we going to see something next coming days.

Winters Arrived But No Snow Fall

2010-12-24T17:22:00.000+05:30

December is almost most going to over but there is no snow fall on Indian Mountains. It is getting cold, but where is the snow fall.

From Feburary 2010 onwards I am waiting for Snow Fall, as soon there is snow fall I will leave for documentary shoot of snow leopard near tibet border.

Hope we will get some snow in January 2011. The Project I am doing this is all about Musk Deers and Snow Leopards both are endangered mammals.

Lets hope for the best.

Wishing You All Merry Chirstmas and Happy New Year 2011.

Snow Leopard Clip

2010-09-29T09:38:00.003+05:30

In Search of Snow Leopards. A Documentary on Snow Leopard Expedition. Documentary All About Tracking The Snow Leopard At The Altitude of 15000 Feets From Sea Level. During The Month of Dec, Jan and Feb When Temperature Goes To Minus 20 to 35 Degree.

Directed By Amber Sharma (also known as Mowgli) Produced by Mowgli Productions Pvt Ltd. Association With Nature Trails India (a brand of Nature Trail Tours India Pvt Ltd)

Royal Tiger Of Bandhavgarh B2

2010-09-07T19:49:00.001+05:30

Male Dominant Tiger B2 : The Fight between father and the son marked the end of the ruling King 'Charger' was the son of the three males of Mohini. The Name of the Crown Prince was B2 called by the locals. They were the male sons of Mohini, the most dominant amongst the three was B2. The Other males B1, and B3 were not so much highlighted. B2 ruled the territory of the charger for a long period, while B1 and B3 satisfied themselves with the region outside the Tala range. B-2 inherited with qualities of Charger more than B1 and B3.

A Road Side Local Fortune Teller Of Pattaya, Thailand

2010-06-30T10:22:00.000+05:30

After attending Film Award Night at Bangkok, I went to Pattaya for Holiday and for my Scuba Diving Certification.

My scuba diving class start early morning and finishes at 2:30 in afternoon after that I was free. Pattaya is Famous for Night Life so there is not much to do in afternoon till evening.So I use to sit at beach and have some beers with burgers.

One evening I was walking on beach road, I saw a lady sitting at footpath with some playing cards, charts and some other cards. I stop by and start looking at her, she asked me to sit,she was with other customer and come to know she is fortune teller who tells about your future through playing cards,charts and other different set of cards. I sat there and watch it for while. When she got free she told me I should know about my future. I am always curious to know about my future.Its not only me who want to know about future,its with every on in the world. She charge me 20 Bhat

After paying her 20 Bhat she asked me to shuffle the cards and later she made 3 decks of it and asked me to select any 2 decks. I did the same and select the 2 decks of cards, after looking at 2 selected deck she told me I will be marry with 2 girls, the selection of cards goes for 20 min and every time after shuffling the cards I always get the same cards, 2 queens (Diamond and Hearts). Later she shows me me the chart and said in earlier life you were a chicken and now in this birth you are Snake and Running behind the success, which is true as I am always running behind the success and money.

If any one visiting Pattaya, I would say try her to know about your future she is known as Mamma and Sit on beach road opposite Pizaa Hut. I have attached the pictures as well.

Shuting Down The Tiger Reserves of India

2010-05-02T12:33:00.000+05:30

NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority Of India) wants to shut down the 37 Tiger Reserves (National Parks) of India for tourist.

They say due to the Tourism in the National Parks or Tiger Reserve. The number of Tiger is declined.
I do not think by stopping the tourist, it will increase the number of tigers. It will be better if they create the corridor among 2 national parks. For example corridor between Ranthmbore and Kela Devi Wildlife Sanctuary. This will give more space to Tigers to breed and will have large number forest to survive.

Goverment of India should put their effort in creating the corridor not shutting down the jungles.

Think about it and give me your views

Wildlife Photography Work Shop at Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Park May 2010

2010-04-18T15:05:00.000+05:30

India’s One of the best destinations to spot and photograph the elusive Tiger, Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Parks are the best in the business .

Come join team of Film Makers, Photographers and Wildlife Enthusiasts to explore the tracks and the fortress of Bandhavgarh National Park and Kanha during 25th May - 30th May 2010. The

Photo Tour will be aimed at providing better opportunities to learners and newbies with a lot of on and off the field learning through:

1. Informal discussions, Knowledge sharing sessions and slide-shows.
2. Talks and presentations on relevant subjects.
3. Reviews and feedback evening sessions.

Some of the features of the Tour:

1. Up to three or four people in a Safari vehicle which can otherwise accommodate 6 pax, aiming at maximum comfort while balancing the economics.

2. Co-ordinate safari experience with on the field learning

3. Experienced staff of Guides and Driver for every vehicle.

Cost Includes:-
- 3 night’s hotel accommodation on Twin/ Triple Sharing at Kanha and Bandhavgarh
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Photographic guidance by Tour Leaders.
- AC Transportation for Transfers as per the itinerary
- Assistance during transfers
- 4 Jungle Safaris each at Kanha and Bandhavgarh by Exclusive jeep with Naturalist & Guides.
- Entrance Charges, Guide Charges, Jeep Charges.

Cost Not Includes:-
-Elephant Safari (Tiger Show)
- Train or Flight Tickets
-Expenses of Personal Nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls
-Anything not mentioned in the above inclusion.

For more information and queries please write to promotions@ambersharma.net or call 09818734947

Photo tour cost: Rs.13500/- Per Person for Kanha and Rs.13500/- For Bandhavgarh Rs.1500/- Extra for Transfer from Kanha to Bandhavgarh inclusive of taxes. For Indian Nationals only. Park Entry Fees - Varies for Foreign Nationals.

How To Become A Good Wildlife Photogrpaher.

2010-04-01T13:14:00.000+05:30

Dear All

Lots of people ask me a one common question that is how to become a wildlife photographer. So I thought to write about. Go through the article below:

If you love observing animals in their natural habitat and photography, why not combine your two passions and pursue a career as a wildlife photographer? After all, what could be better than getting paid to do something you love? Continue reading this guide for tips and information on how to become a wildlife photographer.

If you've found yourself inspired by the amazing animal photographs in National Geographic and other wildlife publications, you may have considered becoming a wildlife photographer. Many wildlife photographers travel around the world taking photos of different species in their natural habitats. Although getting that perfect shot can be a personally and financially rewarding experience, doing so can take hours of waiting, not to mention hundreds, or even thousands of less than perfect shots.

Step 1: Is It For You?

* Wildlife photography may seem like a glamorous and carefree occupation—who wouldn't want to travel the world and take photos of animals? However, the job can be difficult and dangerous as you may have to spend long hours of waiting in the hot sun to get that perfect shot and may potentially be dealing with aggressive animals.

* Before you go out and spend thousands of dollars on camera equipment, ensure that you are suited to the career of wildlife photography. If you can, consider interviewing a professional wildlife photographer for an honest first-hand account of what the job entails.

Also ensure that you are willing to:

1. Work odd hours, including very early mornings and very late nights
2. Learn about different species of animals
3. Put yourself in potentially dangerous situations
4. Travel extensively
5. Work as a freelancer and promote your own work
6. Spend several hours, or even days, in an animal's habitat, waiting for them to appear
7. Subject yourself to potentially harsh weather conditions
8. Spend thousands of dollars each year on equipment and supplies
9. Learn about photography and stay up to date with the latest techniques and technology

Step 2: Get Equipped and Educated

* Naturally, as is the case when pursuing any type of career in professional photography, you'll want to ensure that you have a camera capable of taking the highest quality photos.
* In addition to a camera, you'll likely also need:

1. A tripod
2. A selection of different lenses
3. Lighting equipment
4. Camouflage blinds

* Once you have purchased your equipment, ensure you know how to use it by reading your owner's manuals and practicing the techniques described therein. If you have not already done so, you may also want to consider pursuing formal education in the field of photography to learn the basics of photo composition, lighting, framing, depth of field and the like. If you prefer practical learning, you can also contact professional wildlife photographers and asking if they would be willing to take you on as an assistant or intern.

Step 3: Practice

* After getting the basics down, your next step is to get out there and practice using your equipment and taking shots of wildlife. The more practice you get using your camera, equipment and different photography techniques, the better you will become at your craft.

* Some areas where you may be able to find wildlife to photograph include:

1. Zoos
2. Bird or wildlife sanctuaries
3. National or state parks
4. Beaches
5. Your own backyard or home, if you have pets

* When dealing with wildlife, especially animals in a natural setting, be sure to respect them. Keep in mind that some animals may be dangerous and even seemingly timid animals, such as deer, may charge if threatened. Try not to startle or encroach upon the animals—remember that you are a visitor in their environment, not the other way around. One of the most important, and at times, frustrating aspects of wildlife photography is waiting for the animals to come close enough to get a good photo of them.

Step 4: Build a Portfolio and Seek Employment

* Although your ultimate dream may be to work as a photographer for National Geographic, be aware that most of the magazine's photographers have worked for years in their field to become respected and accomplished photographers. Many wildlife photographers work as freelancers, selling their photos to magazines, newspapers, websites and other publications.

* Once you have taken a collection of impressive wildlife photos, arrange them into a professional portfolio. Then, either submit individual photographs to parties that may be interested in them, or approach a specific publication with your portfolio. Part of the challenge of securing employment as a wildlife photographer is convincing others that they are in need of and will benefit from your services.

Conclusion

* Becoming a wildlife photographer can be an enjoyable and rewarding career for those who are suited for it. However, it is also a challenging occupation, as you will have to be patient with your subjects and spend much of your time traveling and waiting for animals to enter your camera's field of view. Especially when you are just starting out, you will have to prove your talents to potential employers and buyers by promoting yourself demonstrating that you have what it takes to provide them with high quality and engaging photos.

Article Courtesy. Mahalo

Widlife Tiger Photography Workshop April 2010

2010-03-14T11:01:00.001+05:30

Our 3 day Safari Experience workshop at Pench National Park (MP) has all the ingredients for a truly special workshop days. We have exclusively arranged an amazing 2 days of photography and animal encounters built around the parks enormous, landscaped animal enclosures.

The day begins at 5am with a Tea/coffee and briefing and then we embark on a morning of true safari photography in Open jeeps. Our small groups of only 8-12 delegates are driven off road to achieve the very best views of the animals. The Drive highlights include; Tigers, Langurs, Sloth Bears, Sambhar, Spotted Deer, Barasingha & more then 250 species of birds.

Every Jeep will be accompanied by the forest guides / Naturalists. They will aim to put everyone in great spots for pictures, and the animals can be photographed at close quarters with very natural backgrounds thanks to the extremely large enclosures.

The afternoon is on leisure in wildlife resort followed by the lunch. The evening safari will start at 3:00PM will be back by 6:00 in evening to resort.

The 3 day workshop is fully inclusive of park entrance, jeep charges, guide charges, breakfast, lunch, dinner and photographic tuition.

Save our Tigers.

The participation money will goes for the well fare of local people as this the supporting amount and it will goes to Planet era Foundation. Building up and school for children lives near by the national park area.

Itinerary For Wildlife (Tiger) Photographic Workshop.

April 2-Arrive Nagpur- We will leave for Pench National Park by Non Ac Vechiles. (2 hours Drive)s

April- 3 - Early morning and afternoon game drives in the park, returning to the lodge for lunch each day. The morning safari will initially concentrate on looking for Tiger pug marks on the track and listening for alarm calls from the Chital, Sambar deer and Langur monkeys, indicating they have spotted a Tiger (or other predator) on the move. We carry a flask of tea and snacks into the park, as there are a few places where it is possible to stop, stretch legs and enjoy the refreshments. We will visit a central point in the park each morning where the park rangers will have received news of any Tiger tracking by Elephant. If the mahout's (elephant handler) tracking has been successful there is a chance to ride on the Elephants and experience a never forgotten view of the Tigers in their habitat. Back in our jeeps we continue our game drive before returning to our lodge. Time is now available to explore the lodge grounds or simply relax. After lunch we re-enter the park by jeep looking for wildlife and Tigers. Just before sunset predator activity increases, Tigers, Leopards and even Sloth Bears may be spotted. Returning to our lodge there is time for a shower before dinner. the evening chorus of the Mottled Wood Owl in the branches of the Sal trees and packs of communicating Jackals begins. On one of our days we will also visit "Elephant Camp" to watch the mahouts preparing elephant sized chapattis and if you wish you can help feed these to the hungry Elephants. Nights at The Celebration Van Vilas.
April 4- We make an early morning start for Nagpur to catch train for onward journey

Tour will be lead by Mr. Ambar Sharma

Mr.Ambar Sharma is well known in the felid of wildlife photography. He has worked with National Geographic, WWF & currently running his own wildlife documentary production house in the name of Mowgli Productions Pvt Ltd

Instructions for participants:-

1-All participants has to bring there SLR Cameras (Digital or Analogue) with 75-300 f/5.6 lens.

2-Bean Bag & Tripod (If possible)
3- Participants has to report at Nagpur Railway Station for onward journey to Pench.

4- 20% advance is required for confirmation of Participation

COSTS:-

Each Person (on 2 sharing per room) Rs.8500/- Net Per Person
HOTELS FEATURED:-

CITY	Nights	Meal Plan	Hotel Name

Pench	2	Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner	Royal Jungle Retreat

Cost Includes:-

- 2 night’s hotel accommodation

- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

- Photographic guidance by Tour Leaders.

- Non AC Transportation for Transfers as per the itinerary

- Assistance during transfers

- 4 Jungle Safaris by Exclusive jeep with Naturalist & Guides.

- Entrance Charges, Guide Charges, Jeep Charges.

Cost Not Includes:-

- Elephant Safari (Tiger Show)

- Expenses of Personal Nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls

- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusion.

For Details Please email at promotions@ambersharma.net

Note:-

There is never any guarantee of seeing Tigers. You are requested to enjoy the jungle in its full wilderness.

For Any Other Assistance Feel Be Free To Contact Me.

Thanks N Regards

Ambar Sharma

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Snow Leopard Documentary Shoot Update

2010-03-10T13:22:00.001+05:30

Hi All

After all I am back from Documentary shoot on Snow Leopards for 20 days.

It was a great experience to be at 4500 meters ( at most 14000 feet) above from sea level, working in minus 20 to minus 25 degree of Temperature. Our base camp was setup at Ullay valley a small village ( 4 houses only whole village) 3 hours drive from Leh.

During the shoot I faced many difficulties like walking in nee deep snow for 12 km every day,crossing the frozen river during crossing the forzen river I fell down 3 times. And every one start laughing.

On 5th day of trek we saw 3 Snow Leopards ( 2 cubs 2-3 years old with mother) in Hemis Satputca Valley.

We saw them for 2 hours they were sitting on top of the hill, being cubs they curious and keep staring towards us and camera. We had great shots.

The Documentary is produce by Mowgli Productions and Supported by Nature Trails India along with Planet Era Foundation. Nature Trails India provides wildlife tours to India for details please visit website www.naturetrailsindia.info

I have uploaded all the videos and images on my facebook profile kindly have a look and do comment, those who dont have my facebook profile id please search me on facebook by typing "ambar sharma" add me there and have a look of videos and images.

Thanks
Ambar Sharma
Wildlife Photographer and Film Maker

Snow Leopard Documentary Shoot from 17th Feb 2010

2010-02-07T13:17:00.000+05:30

Hi All

Just a quick update to you all, I am leaving on 17th February 2010 to shoot documentary on Snow Leopard in Ladakh, the documentary will be based on the story line is how to track snow leopard in higher altitude and what are difficulties faced by trackers and filming group, importance of snow leopard and poaching treats.

The documentary is producing by Mowgli Productions Pvt Ltd. and Supported by Nature Trails India (a Brand of Nature Trail Tours India Pvt Ltd)

Hope fully I will be back by great experience and some nice footage to share online with you all guys.

Mowgli Productions Looking For Volunteers to handle the camera and assistant Director. you can email them your CV at promotions@mowgliproductions.com

Will keep you updated.

My Interview With Danik Jagran on 3rd Feb 2010

2010-02-05T22:50:00.000+05:30

Hi All

Sorry for not keeping you all with latest updates. I was busy and most the time I was out on the trips.

Recently I been contacted by Mr.Harendra Chaudhary Chief Sub Editor / Sr.Reporter of Danik Jagran News Paper.

I have met lots of media people for my interview but I found Mr.Harendra truly dedicated for wildlife and nature. He is passionate about wildlife and photography. He came for a interview with me on wildlife photography and I found he is the true lover of Photography during the interview we discussed many things on photography and wildlife. I have attached the pic of interview in this blog, do go through it let me know what you feel about it, thanks a lot to Mr.Harendra

Female presence’ to lure runaway tiger back to Panna

2009-12-18T04:25:00.000+05:30

New Delhi: A “healthy, adult male tiger” was chosen after months of deliberation from Pench tiger park to be trans located to the empty Panna tiger reserve, which lost all its big cats to poaching exactly a year ago. Now, the young male has done what was least expected — it has run 200 km away.

After several letters between the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in New Delhi, it has finally been decided that the truant should be sedated and brought back — but only after he is given evidence that there are tigresses in Panna for company.

In an unusual letter to Madhya Pradesh, the NTCA has given the state forest department the permission to sedate the tiger and bring him back to Panna, after littering the enclosure he is brought back in with the scat of tigresses — to establish mate presence and to keep him “in Panna”.

This follows several arguments between the state and Centre, with the satellite signal in the tiger’s collar failing to work, and a debate on the ethical wisdom of sedating the animal for a second time.

“The tiger should be brought back to a soft-release enclosure in Panna, and kept there for at least 10 days so he can be familiarised with Panna. Further we have specifically asked that scat of the two tigresses in Panna be kept around the enclosure that is created for the tiger, so he doesn’t leave the park,” says an NTCA official. This is the first time that such a solution is being mooted in black and white, but the problem also is a first.

After weeks of searching in tiger reserves Bandhavgarh and Kanha, a male tiger had been selected from Pench to be tranquilised and moved to Panna, which had lost all its tigers to poaching. Two tigresses have also been translocated to the reserve since then.

The male tiger, fitted with a satellite-cum-radio collar roughly worth Rs 4 lakh, was brought in in November, and ran away soon after. Walking out of the park, the four-year-old tiger has been on a long march, via Panna to Kishenpur, Rajpura, Bakswaho, Dalpatpur (close to the district border) — crossing at least two districts and 200 kilometres.

A large group from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, including Panna Field Director Srinivas Murthy, and scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have been on its trail for two weeks.

Some members of the WII team are of the view that the tiger, which was tranquilised when it was first translocated, should not be sedated again. The ethics of sedating tigers to move them has become a burning question after a stray tigress, sedated and caged earlier this year to be taken to the Bhadra tiger reserve in Karnataka, died in the process.

Madhya Pradesh meanwhile claims that the NTCA did not respond soon enough. “We had communicated with the NTCA several times for permission to tranquilise the runaway tiger. However, we were not granted permission for several days. Further, the satellite collar stopped working. Even though it is a very expensive device, it has not been giving a signal since November 25. We have barely been able to follow the tiger through radio telemetry signals. The tiger has been moving in ravines and hilly area and tracking it has been very difficult,” says R S Negi, Chief Wildlife Warden, Madhya Pradesh.

“The ethical questions should be considered later. At this moment, it is imperative that the tiger be moved before there is any conflict with human beings. Also, it should not be allowed to cross any state borders,” says former Project Tiger director P K Sen.

MOVING STRIPES

There have been only two large-scale tiger translocation projects in India — one for the Sariska tiger reserve in Rajasthan, and one for Panna in Madhya Pradesh, both of which lost all their tigers to poaching. As per population recovery plans created by the WII, five tigers from adjoining reserves have to be brought in to each park. Three tigers, a male and two females, have been translocated to Sariska, while two tigresses and one tiger have been brought to Panna. While the male tiger moved to Sariska also showed a lot of restlessness after being moved, it is for the first time that a translocated tiger has run so far away.

New Courtesy: Indian Express

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/female-presence-to-lure-runaway-tiger-back-to-panna/553871/0

Tigerss Found Dead in Kanha National Park

2009-09-20T11:24:00.000+05:30

Sad news came from Kipling Country, Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kanha Tiger Park was always my 1st love I have almost spend 3 years working in this park,.

One more tigress was found dead in the Kopedabri beat of Kisli Range of Kanha National Park .
This is the seventh tiger death of which fifth tiger death attributed to infighting among big cats within this year in the K.N.Park.

The 16 months old tigress was killed and eaten from the rear end by a male tiger of the area.

“The park staff found pug marks of a male tiger near the spot where the body was found. They also found langurs raising alarm calls that points to the presence of the tiger in the vicinity,” Mr Negi said.

As per the post-mortem report the death was due to attack by another carnivore as per the forest official.