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bySumit Kumar SumAvailable online; Shoots across IndiaStarts from₹6,500 per framed printView full gallery

These images represent the essence of my journey as a storyteller in the wild—from the intense gaze of a raptor to the delicate rhythms of bird courtship in the Delhi-NCR region.

This juvenile Black-winged Kite let me get incredibly close, resulting in one of the most intense raptor portraits I have ever taken. Its fierce gaze tells a story of a future apex predator, a moment of pure wild connection that required immense patience.

Nature can be savage, and I believe in telling its complete story. This House Crow with its kill is a raw, unfiltered moment of survival in the urban jungle, a reminder of the drama that unfolds around us every day.

I was thrilled to capture this Blue-throated Barbet in the wild, not in a hide. The way it perched on this curling vine against a soft green background felt like nature creating its own art, a moment of pure, vibrant beauty.

Witnessing a courtship ritual is a privilege. Here, a male Pied Kingfisher presents a fish to the female. Her acceptance of this gift is a crucial part of their bonding, a delicate story of partnership in the wild.

While birds are my first love, I am a storyteller of all wildlife. This shot of a young elephant calf, full of curiosity and life, was a touching moment that highlights the importance of conserving our magnificent megafauna.

The dance of the Indian Peafowl is a spectacle of colour and sound. Capturing this iconic display on film allows me to share the full majesty and romance of our national bird's courtship ritual.

Freezing the motion of a Common Kingfisher in flight is a technical challenge that pays off with incredible rewards. This shot captures the dynamic energy and iridescent beauty of this little hunter as it patrols its territory.

Night photography in the wild offers a different kind of magic. This Spotted Owlet, perched against the glow of a full moon, creates a mystical and 'owlsome' portrait that took careful planning and a bit of luck to capture.

In the early morning mist, I found this Egyptian Vulture pair sharing a quiet moment. The atmospheric lighting and their close posture tell a story of companionship and survival, a serene scene from the life of these important scavengers.

The forest floor is full of stories. I waited patiently in the shadows to capture this Indian Pitta, or 'Navrang', with a mouthful of worms for its young. The dramatic lighting highlights this intimate moment of parental care.

About Featured

Capturing these moments isn't about luck or specialized bird hides; it is about spending hours in the field waiting for the wild to trust me. Whether I am trekking through the wetlands of Najafgarh Jheel or scouting Himalayan forests, my priority is documenting authentic animal behavior rather than staged portraits. When you look at these photos, you are seeing the result of persistence—whether it is a Pied Kingfisher’s courtship ritual or the raw survival instinct of a house crow.

Authentic wildlife captures across India. — Approved by the tribe
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Sumit Kumar Sum

Available online; Shoots across IndiaStarts from ₹6,500 per framed print

Hi, I’m Sumit. I don't believe in staging shots; I believe in getting muddy and waiting until the wildlife trusts me enough to reveal their real stories. Photography is my medium for sharing these wild moments from Delhi-NCR and beyond, from the tiny फूदकी to the majestic raptors of the Himalayas.

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