MAMMALS




MALE CHEETAL
This male Cheetal (spotted deer) with its beautiful velvet like smooth antlers was photographed in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, India.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/400s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan



COMMON SQUIRREL
I found this little squirrel in a very dramatic pose and photographed it right away. This picture has a tinge of optimism in it: getting up again after some failure, no matter what the situation.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/5
Shutter Speed:  1/100s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan




ASIAN ELEPHANTS RETURNING HOME
A herd of Asian elephants in the Corbett National Park returning home just before sunset.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.6
Shutter Speed: 1/500s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX 100 IS (hand held)
Location: Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal




BATS OF GUPT GODAVARI CAVES
This photograph shows the bats of the pilgrimage caves of Gupt Godavari in Madhya Pradesh.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/3.2Shutter Speed: 1/8s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Gupt-Godavari, Madhya Pradesh




MUST BAT AN EYELID!
A close up of the cave bats of the caves in the Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh. There was complete darkness and I couldn't frame a proper picture; nevertheless the picture turned out to be intriguing.

Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/8s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh




THE BLACKBUCK
This is a Blackbuck in Jaipur Zoo. It is a highly endangered species and actively protected by the local tribes of Rajasthan. The diagonal composition resonates with the curly antlers of the Blackbuck.

Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/125s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur Zoo, Rajasthan



ON THE LOOKOUT
A young Cheetal (spotted deer) on the lookout for danger as the rest of the herd graze peacefully. Herbivores such as these typically follow this pattern: taking turns, one of them guards the herd while the rest of them graze carelessly. Warning calls may be given on the arrival of a predator, and this efficient warning system can help protect the herd before its too late.


IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)  
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan




THE KING OF KINGS
An adult male deer in the Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Here he proudly displays his strong antlers, which have helped him in his fight against other males, and made him the 'king of kings'. He's therefore, the dominant male in the herd.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/100s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh




INNOCENT EYES
A Macaque with innocent green eyes looks curiously at its surroundings. I photographed it at a temple, where it would innocently ask the devotees for some Prasad (offerings to God).

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held) 
Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh




SECURE IN MOTHER'S ARMS
A baby Macaque holds tightly onto his mother in Bhangarh, near Alwar in Rajasthan. The baby looked at me curiously while the mother wasn't interested at all. A stark contrast between the mind of a baby (always looking curiously at all new things) and that of an adult (more interested in fulfilling desires, of food for example).

IMAGE DATA Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/125s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held) 
Location: Bhangarh (Alwar district), Rajasthan 




THE CHILD INSIDE ME
An adult squirrel playing with its friends in a unique pose. Photographed  in my backyard.


IMAGE DATA Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan



FEAST FOR THIS LITTLE ONE
A little squirrel enjoying the taste of sweet fruits in a very dramatic and aerobatic pose.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/100s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan




GETTING UP FOR A NEW START
I found this squirrel in a very inspiring pose: as if getting up again after some defeat, or starting up afresh, on a new path.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/125s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan




THE CURIOUS NILGAI
A female Nilgai (blue bull) looks curiously from a distance, ready to hide into the thick foliage of the jungle if it spots a potential danger. Notice its ears wide open, in a bid to notice even the slightest disturbance. Where there are skilled predators like the tiger around, there is a very thin line between life and death, being observant can make all the difference.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/180s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

 


A PERFECT SETTING
With thin fresh grass in the forefront, smooth flat rocks in the middle and a calm river behind, this photograph captures a multitude of compositions. And that makes a perfect setting for this deer.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/400s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh



MALE CHEETAL
This male Cheetal with its beautiful velvet like smooth antlers was photographed in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, India.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/400s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan



MAN'S INNOCENT ANCESTOR
A Rhesus Macaque observes his environment silently.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh




THE DEXTEROUS DESCENDER
The squirrel is one of the few mammals which can descend a tree with their head down/head first. Take for example man who would commonly descend a tree with his feet down, unless of course, he plans to visit the doctor.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/400s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan





SCARED
When I spotted this wild hare in Sariska from the car, it sunk to the ground as a pre programmed response an animal of this sort would be expected to show. Look into the next photograph to see what happened next.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan



RELIEVED!
While I stood still and silently viewed this hare, it realised I was no danger and slowly "expanded" to show me its complete size. It kept looking inadvertently in my eyes however--have a look into its eyes staring directly through the lens. When animals realise you won't harm them-- they gradually loose their shyness and allow you to photograph their intricate moments.

IMAGE DATA
Aperture: f/4.3
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
Focal length: 60-360mm
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (hand held)
Location: Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

8 comments:

  1. fabulous clicks buddy...

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  2. great job yaar!!
    cant stop appreciating!!

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  3. THE WAY U CAPTURED THE SQUIRREL IN DIFFERENT STROKES..IS...SIMPLY SUPERB BUDDY!!!

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  4. Thank you everybody for your appreciation!
    Keep visiting this blog for latest updates and more photographs!

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  5. marvalas,very rare people get time and the lens to capture these natures gift,as such u are lucky to get chance to get caught these sights in jungle not with your hand but hand held lences,good keep it up so that persons like me would get chances to have a look at these nature'S SCENE through you,thanks keep it up.best wishes.

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  6. @Sundararajan t: Thank you, dear reader, for your kind gesture...
    Reading such feedbacks is really very encouraging and inspiring..
    Nature has blessed us all by gifting so beautiful a world to live in, with her awe-inspiring natural beauty. We just need to spend some time with nature and soon she would put an end to all of our problems. I would always strive to capture and bring you these lovely sights in nature, for everyone to cherish forever.
    Thank you again for your feedback--do keep visiting!

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  7. The sambar is in fact a female nilgai. The chital near the water and close up of the hare are excellent! Well done.

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  8. @Reader: Thank you for pointing out the error! I have corrected it now.....Thanks again! Do keep visiting the blog and watch the epic movie: "TAL CHAPAR: THE INDIAN SAVANNA" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmgrBv5D8uw) which gives you a glimpse into the world of the amazing black bucks!

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