In the September 2011 issue of Better Photography, we showcase some of the winning entries of the first two editions of Canon Wild Clicks photo contest conduct by Nature Wanderers.
About Nature Wanderers: It is an organisation that conducts workshops and competitions geared towards wildlife photography training. The group is led by Delhi-based photographer Shivang Mehta
Beauty in Flight
Jitender Chadha, New Delhi
“Instead of only shooting exotic birds and animals, I prefer capturing even the most common of species in the rarest of moments. In this photograph of rose ringed parakeets, I had to respond quickly to their quick flight, so that I could freeze their motion.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutterspeed: 1/640sec
ISO: 125
“Instead of only shooting exotic birds and animals, I prefer capturing even the most common of species in the rarest of moments. In this photograph of rose ringed parakeets, I had to respond quickly to their quick flight, so that I could freeze their motion.” Photograph/Jitendar Chadda
Magic in Motion
Dipanjan Mitra, Kolkata
“Since I wanted to shoot abstracts, I decided to experiment with the zoom burst technique. The wide focal length and carefully composed frame, along with the blur helped me make this image different from a conventional landscape, with my own signature stamp on it.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Aperture: f/9
Shutterspeed: 1/15sec
ISO: 200
“Since I wanted to shoot abstracts, I decided to experiment with the zoom burst technique. The wide focal length and carefully composed frame, along with the blur helped me make this image different from a conventional landscape, with my own signature stamp on it.” Photograph/Dipanjan Mitra
Vintage Dwellings
Bikramaditya Guha, Kolkata
“I photographed a house sparrow that was taking cover inside the roof of a balcony. The rusted colours of the roof merged well with the colours of the sparrow and gave it a primitive look.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutterspeed: 1/320sec
ISO: 800
“I photographed a house sparrow that was taking cover inside the roof of a balcony. The rusted colours of the roof merged well with the colours of the sparrow and gave it a primitive look.” Photograph/Bikramaditya Guha
Parched Reflections
Saim Ahmed, New Delhi
“The range of colours of the rocks, mixed with the dry and arid forest gave lovely reflections in the water body below. The dry tree protruding out of the frame along with its reflection also made this frame very appealing for me.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Nikon COOLPIX P90
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutterspeed: 1/80sec
ISO: 160
“The range of colours of the rocks, mixed with the dry and arid forest gave lovely reflections in the water body below. The dry tree protruding out of the frame along with its reflection also made this frame very appealing for me.” Photograph/Saim Ahmed,_Delhi
Motherly Instincts
Manan Doshi, Mumbai
“Langurs are the most common subjects in the wild, but they can give you the most touching moments. The baby has a natural frame in the form of the mother’s body in the background. I visualised it as a monochromatic visual before I actually triggered the shutter.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutterspeed: 1/250sec
ISO: 200
“Langurs are the most common subjects in the wild, but they can give you the most touching moments. The baby has a natural frame in the form of the mother’s body in the background. I visualised it as a monochromatic visual before I actually triggered the shutter.” Photograph/Manan Doshi
The Curious Explorer
Ketan Joshi, Mumbai
“I shot this picture because it depicts the relationship between the deer and the Rufous Treepie. The Treepie is helping the deer get rid of irritants on its coat and this behavior of mutual understanding is one of the various touching moments you can witness in the wild.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 500D
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutterspeed: 1/250sec
ISO: 800
“I shot this picture because it depicts the relationship between the deer and the Rufous Treepie. The Treepie is helping the deer get rid of irritants on its coat and this behavior of mutual understanding is one of the various touching moments you can witness in the wild.” Photograph/Ketan Joshi
If you want your photographs showcased, send in entries to:
The Editor,
Better Photography,
Infomedia18 Limited,
Ruby House,
‘A’ Wing, J K Sawant Marg,
Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028, India.
Email: entries@betterphotography.in
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- “The range of colours of the rocks, mixed with the dry and arid forest gave lovely reflections in the water body below. The dry tree protruding out of the frame along with its reflection also made this frame very appealing for me.” Photograph/Saim Ahmed,_Delhi
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- “Langurs are the most common subjects in the wild, but they can give you the most touching moments. The baby has a natural frame in the form of the mother’s body in the background. I visualised it as a monochromatic visual before I actually triggered the shutter.” Photograph/Manan Doshi
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- “I shot this picture because it depicts the relationship between the deer and the Rufous Treepie. The Treepie is helping the deer get rid of irritants on its coat and this behavior of mutual understanding is one of the various touching moments you can witness in the wild.” Photograph/Ketan Joshi
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- “Since I wanted to shoot abstracts, I decided to experiment with the zoom burst technique. The wide focal length and carefully composed frame, along with the blur helped me make this image different from a conventional landscape, with my own signature stamp on it.” Photograph/Dipanjan Mitra
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- “Instead of only shooting exotic birds and animals, I prefer capturing even the most common of species in the rarest of moments. In this photograph of rose ringed parakeets, I had to respond quickly to their quick flight, so that I could freeze their motion.” Photograph/Jitendar Chadda
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- “I photographed a house sparrow that was taking cover inside the roof of a balcony. The rusted colours of the roof merged well with the colours of the sparrow and gave it a primitive look.” Photograph/Bikramaditya Guha
