Wreck
These are the Sharavathi Backwaters, that have been created due to the construction of many new dams in the area. This development caused thousands of trees to be drowned, with countless animals being killed in the process. DJI Mini 3
Category Black & White
Fallen Grace
A small white flower, bright among the dry, fallen leaves. Nikon D750 + Nikkor 105mm f Macro Lens
Coastal Whispers
Nikon D750 + Nikkor 50mm f Lens
Minimal
A lone kingfisher perches on a wire, its figure standing out against the soft, white background. Nikon D750 + Nikkor 105mm f Macro Lens
Ripples
Don’t the multiple textures in the frame give it a 3D look? I really like how the reflection of the trees turned out. While experimenting with reflections on a lake, I spotted this pair of palm trees. With tight framing,…
Submerged
These are the Sharavathi Backwaters, that have been created due to the construction of many new dams in the area. This development caused thousands of trees to be drowned, with countless animals being killed in the process. DJI Mini 3
Peak
I feel like the spider looks like it is on the top of the world. The monochrome adds a lot of depth to the image. We spotted this backlit Ant Mimicking Spider on a palm leaf during a cloudy winter…
Divine Dwelling
Doesn’t the curve of the egrets body perfectly complement the temple’s architecture? When visiting the ancient Belur temple, we spotted various birds on the roof. It was mid afternoon, so I got the perfect light for this shot. Nikon D750…
Flow
When out in our backyard in my native Sringeri, I tried some new creative techniques. This image was taken using a technique called Intentional Camera Movement. I intentionally panned my camera towards a direction to get this unique effect. I…
Palette of Patterns
While exploring my relative’s garden in Sringeri, I came across this damselfly resting beneath the canopy of a tree. The out-of-focus leaves created fascinating patterns in the background, adding a unique, abstract quality to the scene. I converted the image…
Ancient Structures
Can you guess what this is? I got this unique image of a spider web in my native, Sringeri. This web was backlit, and I went really close to it to get this effect. I got these special patterns while…
Silhouette of a Special Twig
This caterpillar was adorned with dew drops on a twig in my native, Sringeri. We were exploring our backyard early in the morning when we found it. The caterpillar was climbing this artistic twig while being covered with these jewels.…
Corner House
When searching for spiders on a tree, I found this Ornamental Tree Trunk Spider on its web. I tried taking a silhouette image of it in the corner, with many out-of-focus leaves in the background. I converted this image to…
Tough Terrain
Doesn’t this image have a very tranquil yet dramatic feel? I like the multiple textures and gradients in the image. While trekking to “The Valley of Flowers” in Uttarakhand, India, we could see many sensational sights like this. I like…
Serene
I took this soothing image while trekking to the “Valley of Flowers”, in Uttarakhand, India. While we were on the final and most grueling stretch of the trek, I spotted this calming frame. I decided to rest for a while…
Autograph
When my father and I were casually strolling around a park looking for subjects, I suddenly spotted this artistic shape made by a caterpillar. I experimented with including different types of leaves in the other parts of the image, and…
Stuck
While I was traveling by bus during the monsoon season in the Western Ghats of India, I spotted a horsefly stuck on a window. This window had some designs that added to the composition of the picture. I got some…
The Hidden Peak
I took this image while on a moving bus in Uttarakhand, India. When we traveled on the scenic roads of Uttarakhand during the mesmerizing monsoon, we could see many peaks with fog surrounding them. I tried to snap pictures of…
Regrowth
This magical image was taken on a trek to Gudibande Fort, which has a breathtaking view of the landscape below. Just as we exited a cave we explored, I noticed this lonely tree breaching the fort walls. I liked the…