PhotoBlog
This site also documents my return to photography, one image a day, one story at a time.
KYS - Bonnet Macaques
Before endeavouring to photograph a new (or any) subject, it is important to limit any risk to you or to stress the subject. The following questions are designed to help in this situation, so great images can be created and no harm done. This is were Shreejata Gupta came in, my local monkey expert, who kindly helped us to Know Your Subject (KYS)! :)
News - The French wolf saga continues
Some French wolf saga continues, with the European Commission being involved. I have been following this story since July (SOME BAD NEWS FOR FRENCH WOLVES & THINGS GET WORSE FOR THE FRENCH WOLF) and I find it concerning...
Interview - Shreejata Gupta, NIAS
A key component of wildlife photography is to know you subject. Knowing more about your subject will allow you to preempt situations and shots rather than reactively taking them.
Shreejata Gupta, an expert on monkey'ing around shares her research expertise with us.
News - IUCN Green List
The IUCN is known for it's Red List of endangeroed species, but more recently it has developed a Green List...
Travel - Kabini in the monsoon
Kabini is one of my favourite wildlife destinations, and a location I have visited many times. It always has something to offer, but for me, the monsoon is a fantastic and highly underrated time to visit... the vibrant colours and greens are sensational! It is harder to spot the big game, but when you do, wow... the pics pop!
Interview - Vicki Fishlock, ATE
Knowing your subject is pivotal to meaningful wildlife photography. It makes the differences between a pretty picture and significant image. So, who better to ask about a subject than an expert.
Here I interview Dr Vicki Fishlock of the Amboseli Trust for Elephants (ATE) about her research and love for the big-eared, long nosed soap opera stars of her life! :)
Travel - Ranganthittu bird sanctuary
The Ranganthittu bird sanctuary is a cluster of islands and one large island in a crocodile infested part of the Kaveri river. It is because of the lurking danger of the crocodiles that the birds thrive, as they are the guardians of the island which is so precious for the birds to nest on. The treat of the crocodiles is far less than the threat of the other predators that the crocodiles scare off (eat). Symbioses.