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Wildlife Photography and Nature Encounters

byKaran SolankiBased in Mumbai; Travels across India for wildlife shootsStarts from₹3,000 per module (3 hours)View full gallery

From the misty Western Ghats to the wild corners of Mumbai, I capture the spontaneous wildlife moments that often go unnoticed in our busy lives.

A juvenile Hanuman Langur sitting peacefully in a field of green. This was one of my favourite portraits of 2024, a year filled with beautiful sightings.

Another shot of the Hanuman Langur, featured in an article about my work. These monkeys are intelligent, social animals and are always a joy to observe.

"It's all about the light!" A juvenile Hanuman Langur soaking up the sunlight on a fine winter morning. Being in the right place at the right time is key in photography.

A Montane Trinket snake, a reminder that wherever there is wildlife, I'll be there to tell their stories. My fascination with nature started in childhood and continues to this day.

A Hanuman Langur looks up, surrounded by lush green grass. It's a privilege to gain the trust of wild animals and watch them in their natural element.

A Praying Mantis in a classic defensive pose, shot on my phone. This shows that you don't always need a big camera to capture the drama of the insect world.

About Additional Work

Often, the most memorable shots happen when I am not hunting for a specific species. This collection captures those spontaneous moments, whether it is a juvenile langur soaking up the winter sun or a praying mantis shot right on my phone. Nature is unpredictable, and I keep my camera ready for exactly these kinds of unscripted interactions.

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Karan Solanki

Based in Mumbai; Travels across India for wildlife shootsStarts from ₹3,000 per module (3 hours)

I am Karan, a wildlife photographer and rescuer from Mumbai. My work is my way of bringing us closer to nature, whether I am documenting a rare snake or just watching monkeys in the grass. I believe everyone can learn to see the wild beauty around them, and I love showing people how to do it.

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A wild boar and its piglet walking through the undergrowth. This shot captures a tender moment, showing the strong parental bonds that exist in the wild.

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Here I am in my element, spotting birds in Chopta with my German Shepherd, Jiraiya, by my side. It's a perfect example of how my passion for photography is intertwined with my life's adventures.
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A male leopard quenches its thirst at an artificial waterhole, its intense gaze reflected perfectly on the water's surface. The symmetry and clarity of this camera trap image create a powerful and mesmerizing portrait.5
While tracking tigers, my camera trap captured this beautiful leopard in a dense forest setting. This serves as a reminder that these two large predators often share the same territory, a complex dynamic of coexistence and competition.
It seems taking selfies is not just for humans. A pair of curious langur monkeys triggered my camera trap over 3000 times in a single day, resulting in this amusing and unexpected 'self-portrait' from the jungle.
A Greater one-horned rhino emerges from the darkness in Assam, on its way to a nightly wallow. The dramatic lighting from my off-camera flash highlights the incredible, armor-like texture of its skin.

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"Joey doesn't share food!" This Rhesus Macaque in Kishanpur, with a bit of food dribbling from its mouth, perfectly captures that feeling. These moments of humor are everywhere in the wild.
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A small bird perches on a blade of grass, almost lost in the vast, wild grasslands of Navi Mumbai. A testament to the hidden beauty beyond the concrete.

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The Nilgiri Tahr, the state animal of Tamil Nadu, is endemic to the Western Ghats and listed as endangered. This portrait against a blue background highlights its unique features.
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