Story of the Image The Long Tailed Sylph , along with its close cousin the Violet Tailed Sylph , form the family of sylphs in Ecuador. It is in that country where I photographed this particular bird.In Ecuador, the cloud forests of Mindo are considered to be one of the most biodiverse places on the […]
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Story of the Image One of the most interesting behavioral sides of my birding journey has been the ability to sight birds while driving on the sides of highways. So much so that almost 20% of my favorite images come from images taken while driving on various roads. Location When you first hear the name
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Story of the Image The holy grail of bird photography for a topical bird photographer in South America is the Harpy Eagle. Often referred as the tiger of the skies, the Harpy Eagle is the most powerful of all eagles in the world weighing at about nine kgs (19.8 lbs) with a wingspan measuring two
Story of the Image Peru is one of the most amazing countries in South America, as many fortunate enough to have travelled there know. While it is best known for the Machu Pichu world heritage site, as well as its rainbow mountains, very few know that Peru is also the country with the highest number
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Story of the Image Of all countries in South America, Brazil is the largest and the most ecologically diverse. The total landmass constitutes a little under 50% of the entire continent which explains the vast diversity of birdlife in general!During one of my trips to the Pantanal Wetlands in 2017, I came across a big
Hidden in the lush canopies of tropical forests, a jewel-like bird captures the imagination of nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. The Black Throated Trogon, sometimes called the ‘Yellow-bellied’ Trogon, is a stunning example of nature’s artistry. Let’s dive into the world of this fascinating creature and discover why it’s a must-see for any tropical birding
The FAQs for choosing the right camera gear are several and most of them come from beginners and amateur photographers. While budget is the deciding factor for choosing camera gear, there are many other points one should keep in mind while selecting the equipment, and the camera gear section in this book discusses it in
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There is much more to bird photography than just clicking the shutter button! As a beginner or amateur photographer who is eager to explore bird and wildlife photography participating in bird festivals and photography contests is a must. This will give one the scope to learn from experts through workshops and presentations, take field trips
Story Of The Image Photographing oddities in the bird kingdom is one of my niches and what better way of doing it than shooting this extremely awkward-looking bird. This hummingbird has the largest bill-to-body ratio of any birds found in the animal kingdom. Location Sword-billed hummingbirds are found in South America but are best spotted
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In this case study, we will focus on achieving reflections (where possible). We will understand the right camera angle and the right lighting to achieve this image. Location In the Ecuadorian cloud forest of Mindo we have a location where our local guides have been living close to nature and in doing so have earned
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