Award-Winning Wildlife Photography and Recognitions
While I prefer being out in the field to sitting in a gallery, it is rewarding to have my work acknowledged by industry experts. These recognitions validate the patience required to capture the right moment in the wild.
My photograph titled 'Jewel of Konkan', featuring an Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, was selected for exhibition by Sony's All India Corporate Photography Contest in 2022.
This image, 'Pink Traffic', capturing the dense flock of flamingos in Navi Mumbai, was also featured in the same 2022 corporate photography exhibition.
My shot of the Great Hornbills, titled 'Unconditional Love', was the third of my photographs to be selected for the exhibition, celebrating a moment of natural intimacy.
About Awards & Recognition
It takes hours of stillness to capture a moment like the 'Jewel of Konkan' or the 'Pink Traffic' of our flamingos. These awards are less about the trophy and more about the proof that the stories I tell through my lens resonate with other nature enthusiasts.
My work was featured in the 2022 Sony All India Corporate Photography Contest. The exhibition showcased three of my photographs, each representing a different facet of my work in Maharashtra.
'Jewel of Konkan' focuses on the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher, highlighting the macro photography techniques I teach during my monsoon workshops in Panvel. 'Pink Traffic' captures the massive flocks of flamingos in Navi Mumbai, a scene I witness regularly during my boat safaris at Thane Creek. Finally, 'Unconditional Love' features Great Hornbills, a shot that demonstrates the patience needed to capture natural animal behaviour.
I bring this same eye for composition and natural lighting to the tours I lead. Whether we are tracking the Indian Wolf in the grasslands of Bhigwan or waiting for a kingfisher in the dense canopy, my goal is to help you get the shot, not just see the animal. If you are interested in learning how to use your gear to capture these types of wildlife moments, I am happy to share my settings and techniques.
Aashish Patil
I am Aashish, a birder based in Navi Mumbai. My camera is my tool for sharing the wild beauty of our wetlands and forests, and these recognitions are just a reminder that nature is worth watching.
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