A hobby converted into serious passion, admiring Mother Nature and Wildlife Photography now happens to be a part and parcel of my life.

Although associated with nature since childhood, my love for nature in true sense ignited five years back. The journey from a film camera to digital point and shoot camera and then a professional DSLR, I could manage to capture the moments which I have cherished in life.

Whilst I am away from work, being associated with flora and fauna happens to be one of my favourite pass times and indeed a great stress buster. At times it becomes very difficult to keep me away from my favourite gears as I’m always eager to capture any exciting moment of life.

Nature shows its true colours in any and all weather conditions. Close observation of nature and wildlife can give a different dimension to its beauty. Every step or move has intent and learning for us. It also helps us learn the importance of being patient, seize the right opportunity, strategise moves, hard work, dedication, discipline, etc.

Nature connects with us each and every step; one should have the eyes to see it, the hands to feel it, the sense to understand it and the love to enjoy it. This special bonding makes me feel I am her vital part and helps me understand it in a better way.

Nature and wildlife shall not pose and smile in front of you. To capture that moment, you need to be present at the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment. When the vision in your head is captured as an image, that’s photography. One can spend years to get his / her best shot. Wildlife photography is all about chance, as nature can gift you anything at any time – so respect nature to get the respect from nature.

With my association with nature’s mysteries and magical world, I manage to capture its creativity and try and understand its behaviour patterns. I consider this as a start to my journey, a journey wherein I shall cherish every moment of life. Surely with supports of few learned experts, family and friends, I hope to achieve a respectable position in the eyes of Mother Nature with my deeds and work in the best possible way I can.

Details about my Gears

Sony Alpha 200

Sony Alpha 580

Sony DT 18-70mm 1:3.5-5.6

Sony SAL75300 75-300mm telephoto zoom

Sigma 150-500mm f/5.6-6.3 DG HSM OS (Sony Mount)

Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG APO (Sony Mount)

Kenko Teleconverter 1.5x

Tripod: Manfrotto 190 X PROB

Heads: Manfrotto 393 with Manfrotto 357PLV & BH-2-M BallHead

Binoculars: HAWKIE BlackWatch 16 x 50 (field of view 70M/1000M)

A Dry-Cabinet -AD 100 (100 lts) to keep my gears and prevent the fungus attack in humid Mumbai conditions.

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