The Garhwal Diaries – 1

26 October 2010, Delhi, Dehradun We got rooms in the Doon club! Thanks to Dominic. The ‘Jehar’ (fresh lime juice) from the Doon club kitchen is supposed to be world renowned but I think it’s overrated. The boys made fun of my humungous suitcase. It can carry a whole town inside it. Sandeep, seems to […]

Observations of an Amateur Bird Photographer

I had posted this on India Nature Watch long time back… It is the journey. Not the destination. I used to go to Hebbal lake to photograph birds. What’s the big deal? Only, I was armed with my mighty Nikkor 18-70 MM and I used to wonder ‘Why in the god’s name do the Pelicans […]

Oriental Magpie Robin

On an overcast day in Siddhapur, Coorg, I was sitting around lamenting over the weather and bad light and this angel swung by to make my day. Did I grab the opportunity and make the most of it? No. Chromatic aberration screwed the pic.

Monkey Mother

She was impassive as I clicked away. She just stared at me. Poignant!

Purple Moore Hen

Shot this pretty girl (I thin it is a girl) in Lalbagh. Shrieks like a maniac at intruders. More birds of Lalbagh @ Flickr.