Management Of Pilgrim Traffic In Protected Areas
INTRODUCTION RELIGIOUS STRUCTURES IN PROTECTED AREAS: SIGNIFICANCE IN THE CONSERVATION SCENARIO Most of the Protected Areas (PAs) in India have religious monuments/ installations which see an influx of visitors throughout the year and peak numbers during festivals. In most of these PAs,
Three seconds game!
Lessons from the field on how to capture the image of the elusive Indian blue robin hunting for prey, as experienced by Pratik Humnabadkar, during one of his hiking trips in the Tamhini forest of Pune. Indian blue robin is a
The Ice Giants
Capturing our imagination since centuries, the striking beauty and formidable presence of icebergs in vast ocean vistas often translate into stunning photographs from an other-worldly landscape. As one of 70 photographers from all over the globe, I was on the Joseph
Turtle Teachings – self-containment at it’s maximum
The Indian peacock softshell turtle (Nilssonia hurum) belongs to the Trinochydae family and is a large riverine species found in rivers and reservoirs in Northern and Central India. The authors recount their surprised delight to have found one of this
A Journey into the Little Rann of Kutch
Saline desert plains, arid grasslands, and a thorny, rocky landscape – the Little Rann of Kutch plays host to the largest wildlife sanctuary in India, the Wild Ass Sanctuary while being the home of a variety of avifauna. Govind Bhattacharjee
Playing Tricks with Light
Our next installment of photography lessons. Now that we’re getting into the finer details of digital photography, here are two new lessons to learn and try out! We talked about exposure control in our last issue, and the three vital tools
Velavadar – Land of Blackbucks
Wild stretches of grassland, abundant wildlife, enthusiastic guides and amazing photo-opportunities to capture in the frame the stately Blackbuck. Welcome to Velavadar National Park, often ignored by the hordes of tourists and home to the Blackbuck- the Indian antelope. Velavadar National
Corals, Off the Menu
Despite rampant bleaching in the coral reefs of Lakshwadeep, certain species of butterflyfish have displayed remarkable survival skills. By adapting their foraging habits and dietary preferences, these resilient beauties have made the best of this rather grim situation. The gentle blue
The land of dry water
One of the best safari destinations worldwide, Etosha National Park in Namibia offers a spectacular view of the vast Etosha pan, a vast saline desert and its varied inhabitants. According to a San legend from southern Africa, thousands of years ago,