Nature Photography

A beautiful bird - Verditer Flycatcher

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:01:00 +0000

Bird Info: (source: wikipedia)
The Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) is an Old World flycatcher found in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the Lower Himalaya. It is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas of the body, except for the black eye-patch and grey vent. Adult females and sub-adults are lighter blue. They are also interesting among the flycatchers in that they forage above the canopy level and perching on electric wires or exposed tree top branches.

Plum Headed Parakeet (female)

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:46:00 +0000

The Plum-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocephala) is a parakeet endemic to the Indian Subcontinent. Along with Psittacula roseata of the Himalayas it was sometimes known by the name of Blossom-headed Parakeet which is now used to refer only to Psittacula roseata. Plum-headed Parakeets are found in flocks, the males having a pinkish purple head and the females, a grey head. They fly swiftly with twists and turns accompanied by their distinctive calls.
(Info from wikipedia)

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Wish you all "Happy Photography"

The Kingfisher

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:34:00 +0000

This is the image of a Common Kingfisher. Shot this image using a Nikon D5100 DSLR and Nikkor 70-300mm VR lens at 300 mm.
The photo is cropped a bit to enhance the frame.
My experience with kingfisher bird till now is that they are very much shy species and get alert by any of our activity but that day this bird didn't fly and allowed me to shoot from as near as I wanted.
Hence I was able to shoot this beautiful bird from close distance. Also it was its lunch time and he was sitting besides a water body to do his fishing in which he is a King.

I hope you liked this photograph. Thanks for taking out some time and visiting my blog.
Have a great day ahead... and enjoy "Happy Photography :) "

The Golden Leaf

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:02:00 +0000

The photo emphasizes that "Even if leaf is old and about to fall its also the most beautiful one"
Just like the old parents/grandparents who grow old but are the best individuals and a gift from GOD to us.
Do you agree....????

The Hungry Tigress - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:26:00 +0000

Hello everyone...
Say hi to this royal animal..
This is a tigress from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.
This tigress was spotted by us and followed our jeep for nearly 15 min without any other vehicle's interruption. The walk was royal, we all felt it, seen it, experienced it.
The moment was awesome cannot be said in words. So, how is she?? Isn't she beautiful??
Have a say... did you like it.....

A cute loving Spotted Owlet Pair - Happy Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:48:00 +0000

Isn't this pair of Spotted owlet cute....
What's your say on it...
The image is clicked using Nikon D5100 and a Nikkor 70-300mm VR lens.
Please feel free to comment....
"Happy Photography" :)

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Beautiful Oil Lamps - India - Diwali Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:13:00 +0000

This picture was taken on the day of Diwali festival.

Deepawali means Rows of lamps. i.e.

Deep = Light, Awali = Row.

Hence Deepawali is also called as the "Festival of Lights".

During this festival in India we all light our homes with lights of different shades and colours, to remove darkness and welcome Godess Laxmi i.e God of Wealth.

Laughing Dove in flight

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:23:00 +0000

I am a dove,
I am sign of love,

I rule the sky,
Spread love where I fly,

Let me be free,
Don't cage me down,

You are humans,
Still behave like Clowns?

Birth of Rose

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:34:00 +0000

A Jungle Morning #2 - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang Deshpande) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:36:00 +0000

This is a photo of beautiful morning in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India.
The atmosphere was so mesmerizing that I was not able to stop myself taking this picture.
This jungle always amazes me and whenever I visit this place I am encountered with a special species then let it be Tiger, Osprey.
Do visit this place if you get a chance. Till then "Happy Photography" to all of you.
The details of photo are:
Camera: Nikon D5100
Lens : Nikorr 70-300mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter speed: 1/320
ISO: 400

Green Bee Eater - wing span

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:15:00 +0000

A back profile image of the beautiful Green Bee Eater (GBE). Captured it using

Camera: Nikon D5100

Lens: Nikorr 70-300 mm VR

Aperature: f/5.6

Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec

Wish you all a very "Happy New Year" and "Happy Photography" .....

Indian Robin

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:27:00 +0000

This bird is an Indian Robin ... shot it at the backyards of my house.

ID PLEASE, a photo by IamSarang on Flickr.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:25:00 +0000

Hey all.... I would like to wish all Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
May this new year bring only Good News and healthiness to you, you enjoy maximum and if my photos are the reason of your enjoyment then its a pleasure and compliment in disguise.

Please be my critic and supporter and help me improve my photography also I help you in some way...

enjoy the holidays and spread the happiness....

"Happy Photography"

Scaly Breasted Munia

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:11:00 +0000

A beautiful Scaly Breasted Munia.

Wish u all "Happy Photography" :-)

Purple Moorhen - in flight

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:25:00 +0000

The Purple Moorhen - Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), also known as the Pūkeko, African Purple Swamphen, Purple Moorhen, Purple Gallinule or Purple Coot, is a large bird in the family Rallidae (rails). From its name in French, talève sultane, it is also known as the Sultana Bird. This chicken-sized bird, with its huge feet, bright plumage and red bill and frontal shield is easily-recognisable in its native range. It should not be confused with the American Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinica.

Clicked it at Ambazari backwaters, Nagpur.
"Happy Photography"

Serenity

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:29:00 +0000

Example of Nature's Calmness and Serenity...

Green Bee Eater - in flight

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:58:00 +0000

A beautiful Green Bee Eater bird captured at Ambazari backwaters, Nagpur. I was lucky that day because I happened to catch this bird's flight shot without very much blur.
It would be a pleasure to know whether the image is good or need some improvement so that I can improve my photography.....
Your suggestions are welcome... till then "Happy Photography"

Red Avadavat - Red Munia

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:09:00 +0000

The Red Avadavat, Red Munia or Strawberry Finch (Amandava amandava) is a sparrow-sized bird of the Estrildidae family. It is found in the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia and is popular as a cage bird due to the colourful plumage of the males in their breeding season. It breeds in the Indian Subcontinent in the Monsoon season. The species name of amandava and the common name of avadavat are derived from the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat from where these birds were exported into the pet trade in former times.

I got to click it in Nagpur at the Ambazari lake backwaters. This bird is constantly moving and notices even a small movement made by us and flies way... so at the end a good catch... till then...

"Happy Photography"

Nature's Contrast

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:59:00 +0000

Nature's Contrast, a photo by IamSarang on Flickr.

A beautiful rose flower had bloomed in the backyard which i got to capture with my cam.
Whenever i get see this image i feel fresh and hence sharing it.. "Happy Photography"

Pigeon - The sign of peace

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Hi..... This post is to try to spread the peace symbol and the peace across the internet world.
I know this is the smallest contribution but not that small to ignore. The world really needs peace and a safe place irrespective of where you live. It doesn't really matter that where you live, what matters is that where ever you live you should happily and safely without anyone bullying you and making you to act according to their terms.
While at your own homeland why you should be terrorized and forced to live in fear. I am really amazed as to why these few mindless people try to disrupt our lives and make the hell available to us.

Lets pray that we all live happily in this world and make it a heaven in real sense of the term. As said by the law of attraction, what ever we say, think and wish does happen, then lets think, wish and pray that the world is in the process of becoming the best place to live for the people out there.......
The image is edited but just to give the effect : White=Peace, Black = you know.......
Bye....... "Happy Photography"

Tiger crossing road - KNP #5

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:57:00 +0000

Cheers!!!! Post no. 100 I congratulate Me, Myself (and hope you would do too....)

This is another shot taken at the Kanha National Park. The king of Jungle. I had only heard that a tiger is the king of the jungle and was dying to see and experience it. Thus my wish came came true and I was the one amongst the lucky persons to witness the king of jungle roaming about freely without anyone's fear and threat. It looks totally different in its natural environment than we see it at the zoo.
I experienced the royal walk, the attitude, the presence, the importance it has in jungle. It all speaks.
It came, it saw (actually, we saw), it conquered. This is the moment I would be cherishing all my life ahead. And I am even proud that I captured and preserved and shared with everyone. I hope you all liked this picture.... Thank you.... "Happy Photography" to everyone....

Tiger- The Entry. KNP #4

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:22:00 +0000

HI !!! This is the first pic of the tiger/tigress caught in the camera by me. when we first spotted the animal we had to take our jeep back since we were very very close to the tiger and might would have come in the tiger's way.
The entry of the beast was just breathtaking for us and I was totally prepared to take a series of pictures from Entry to Exit. This is the first one. I will be posting more pictures of this tiger in the following coming posts. (Click the image to view the actual size if you cannot see the tiger, since it was first shot the tiger is somewhat hidden)
Have a look at the pic and take some time to comment if you feel to do so.....
I would like to wish all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2012. Till then
"Happy Photography"

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Hey all, Hi... How are you... you all must be having a blast.....
I would like to wish all my blog-friends, n friends a very "Merry Christmas" and a Prosperous New Year...
Hope you are having fun and I wish that all the problems will be vanished some may be there since I am not GOD, but there would be more Happiness than difficulties......... "Happy Photography".

Tiger Pug Mark--- KNP #3

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:05:00 +0000

In the morning, as we entered Kanha National Park, we were quite ambitious of tiger spotting. Who is not I mean almost everyone who visits jungle wants to see the tiger first and rest later.
So, as the round started we were spotting the spotted deer :( means no tiger in the vicinity!!! But I was quite positive.. what else was I supposed to be, I had paid money to see the King. As we were on the way the cab driver and the guide suddenly stopped the car and silenced us, we thought they forgot the road or what!!!
But no, they showed us the pug marks of a female tiger. Whoa!!! we were just on our toes and started to look in all the possible directions we could, to get the sight of the tiger... we asked the guide whether the tiger is nearby or what... he said he cannot confirm. So were on the right track to witness the animal in his kingdom.. This is the picture of the pug mark.

Owls in the house-- KNP #2

noreply@blogger.com (Sarang) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:53:00 +0000

As the morning round started off we were witnessing many types of and varieties of birds and animals(which we were supposed to... because we were in jungle... ) Just while passing from beneath a big tree, we saw a pair of owls resting in their 2BHK type of tree trunk. Resting out after a hectic schedule of night and not loving our interference in their love life.... Keep checking my next photos since I will be uploading a pic of tiger.. but want to develop some suspence... till then "Happy Photography"