Capturing Birds of Prey: Raptor Photography Workshops
Join me on specialized field workshops across Delhi-NCR and beyond to master the art of photographing raptors, from flight shots to behavior portraits.
A Peregrine Falcon, the fastest animal on Earth, stares intently after getting drenched. This intense, close-up portrait captures the fierce spirit of this incredible raptor.
A juvenile White-eyed Buzzard takes flight, its wings spread beautifully. Capturing these take-off moments requires anticipation and quick reflexes, skills we practice on my tours.
A close-up portrait of a Changeable Hawk-Eagle in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, its piercing yellow eye and sharp beak defining it as a formidable predator.
A Crested Serpent Eagle on the forest floor in Rajaji. It's rare to see these eagles on the ground, and this video captures its cautious movements.
A Red-necked Falcon perched on a bare branch, showcasing its distinct rufous head and powerful build. These open-country hunters are a prized sighting.
An Osprey, also known as the fish hawk, soars against a clear blue sky. We often find these magnificent birds near the wetlands of Gurugram.
An Egyptian Vulture, also called Pharaoh's chicken, perches on a dead tree in Rajaji National Park, its white plumage stark against the evening sky.
A Marsh Harrier in flight over the wetlands near Gurugram, its wings backlit by the sun.
An Egyptian Vulture forages on the ground in Rajaji National Park, offering a chance to observe the behavior of this important scavenger.
A juvenile White-eyed Buzzard perched in a thorny tree, alert and scanning its surroundings in Sultanpur.
About Birds of Prey: Rulers of the Sky
Raptors are masters of the air, but capturing them requires more than just a fast shutter speed. You need to understand their flight patterns and behavior, like how a Peregrine Falcon dives or a White-eyed Buzzard scans from a perch. On my tours, we do not just find these birds. We spend hours in the field mastering manual camera settings and tracking techniques so you get those sharp, frame-filling images of flight and hunting, rather than distant, blurry snapshots.
Photography is only half the battle when it comes to birds of prey. The real skill lies in fieldcraft—learning how to approach a perched raptor without spooking it or positioning yourself correctly to catch a bird in flight against the light. My workshops are designed to break down these complex skills into manageable steps.
Whether we are at the wetlands of Sultanpur, the rocky terrain of Jhalana, or the forests of Rajaji, we focus on technical fundamentals. We work on mastering the Exposure Triangle for challenging back-lit conditions, setting up back-button focus for high-speed tracking, and learning how to anticipate take-offs.
I believe in ethical photography. We maintain a respectful distance to ensure the birds exhibit natural behaviors, which is the only way to capture an authentic image. We do not use bait or intrusive methods. My goal is to teach you how to read the landscape and the bird, allowing you to predict movement and capture the moment before it happens. By the end of our session, you will leave with a better understanding of how to use your specific gear—Nikon, OM-1, or otherwise—to freeze the action of India's most powerful avian hunters.
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