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Featured Wildlife Portraits and Nature Action Shots

byIshaanTravels for wildlife shoots across India and AustraliaStarts from5,000 per sessionView full gallery

A collection of my favorite moments in the field, from high-speed leopard chases to moody, minimalist nature shots.

This is Simba, an Indian Leopard from Jhalana Leopard Reserve. This encounter was a favorite of mine. After a frantic jeep ride across the park, he emerged from the bush and walked right towards us. His striking blue eyes are a unique trait, and capturing this intense gaze was an unforgettable moment.

I captured this Eastern Grey Kangaroo at Lysterfield Park in Melbourne as the sun was setting. By positioning myself against the dying light, I was able to create this powerful rim-lit portrait, highlighting its form against the dark background and lush green grass.

Photographing a kingfisher dive is all about patience and luck. After many failed attempts, I finally captured this female Common Kingfisher in Singapore as she retreated from the water, with every droplet frozen in time. This shot shows the explosive energy of a hunt.

This image is an in-camera multiple exposure, a technique I love experimenting with. I first captured the silhouette of a flock of Indian Cormorants against the setting sun, then layered it with an out-of-focus shot of the shimmering bokeh on the water's surface to create this dreamy, golden scene.

While tracking a family of Smooth Coated Otters in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, they moved into this lotus pond. I love how this shot captures the otter's playful personality, with its head popping up amongst the vibrant pink water lilies. It’s a perfect blend of wildlife and its beautiful environment.

This is a close-up of an Indian Leopard's coat. The animal was so close I could hear it breathing, making it a challenge to shoot with a 600mm lens. I focused on the intricate rosette patterns, turning a wildlife encounter into an abstract piece of natural art.

I created this minimalist, high-key image of a Black-Winged Stilt in the Chandu Wetlands, India. By overexposing the shot against the bright, overcast sky, I was able to isolate the bird and its reflection, resulting in a clean and serene composition that feels almost like a painting.

This is a creative macro shot of a ladybug, made using an in-camera multiple exposure. I combined a close-up of the bug, which has three heart-shaped spots, with soft, out-of-focus flowers to create this hazy, love-struck mood. It shows that even the smallest creatures have stories to tell.

About Featured

This gallery is a mix of the shots that define my style. When I am out in Jhalana or a local wetland, I am constantly balancing between patience and quick reflexes. I use my Canon 80D and Sigma 150-600mm to get that compression and detail, whether I am tracking a leopard or waiting for a kingfisher to dive. The best shots are not planned in a studio, they happen when you put in the time and let the animal reveal its character.

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