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Macro Photography: Capturing India’s Hidden Miniature Worlds

byTushar TandelWorkshops in Navi Mumbai & Pune; Expeditions to Gir, Jaisalmer & Western GhatsStarts from₹900 per personView full gallery

See the world differently. From the vibrant display of a fan-throated lizard to the intricate details of a gecko, discover the magic of macro photography in my guided field expeditions.

Embarking on a nocturnal trail, I found this Deccan Banded Gecko. As rain fell, a droplet landed on its eye, and I captured the incredible moment it used its tongue to clean it, a tiny act of self-care in the wild.

A video showcasing the fan-throated lizard's vibrant dewlap display. This tiny reptile turns the dry grasslands into a stage, and capturing its performance is a real treat.

A full display of the fan-throated lizard's colorful fan. The combination of blue, yellow, and orange is simply breathtaking.

An extreme close-up of a gecko, capturing the moment it licks its eye. Macro photography reveals behaviors and details that are impossible to see otherwise.

Another angle of the Deccan Banded Gecko cleaning its eye, showing the texture of its skin and the water droplets from the rain.

A full-body shot of the Deccan Banded Gecko during its grooming moment, its dark skin and yellow bands standing out against the wet background.

A female fan-throated lizard, more subtle in her coloring but just as beautiful, surveys her surroundings from a rock.

A wider shot of the male fan-throated lizard, showing its colorful display in the context of its rocky, arid habitat.

An extreme close-up of a gecko's eye. The intricate, vertical pupil and detailed scales are a universe in themselves.

A macro shot showing the beautiful, spotted pattern on a gecko's back.

About Macro & Miniature Worlds

When you join my macro expeditions, we move beyond just clicking buttons. You will learn the actual fieldcraft required to get close to tiny subjects without scaring them off. It is about patience, understanding behavior, and knowing how to use light, like diffusers and flashes, to turn a simple insect or reptile into a dramatic, high-detail portrait.

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Tushar Tandel

Workshops in Navi Mumbai & Pune; Expeditions to Gir, Jaisalmer & Western GhatsStarts from ₹900 per person

I am just a guy with a regular job who loves disappearing into the woods with a camera. When I find a snake or a gecko, everything else just fades out. I am here to show you that you do not need expensive gear to capture these tiny wonders, just the right patience.

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