My Featured Wildlife Photography Collection
This is a selection of my most cherished photographs. Each image here holds a story from the wild, captured with patience and a deep respect for our natural heritage.
This was a memorable day for me, 28th February 2015. After retiring from my service, I had the freedom to pursue my passion. I got a call about a tigress with her new cubs at Tadoba, and by God's blessings, I was able to capture this moment of the entire family at the waterhole. A mother's strength and her family, all in one frame.
Many people have told me this photograph of a peacock looks like an angel. It is a moment of pure grace, just as the bird prepares for its dance. I have spent more than a decade watching them, and a moment like this comes very rarely. It reminds me of the peace a traveller finds under the shade of a tree in the summer heat.
The one-horned rhinoceros of Kaziranga is a great success story for India's conservation. From just a dozen in the early 1900s to more than 2600 today, it shows what we can achieve. Here, one of these magnificent creatures stands by the water, with Myna birds on its back, a true picture of life in the wild.
This is the Indian Roller, which we call Neelkanth. It is a bird connected to our legends, a symbol of Lord Shiva. Seeing this bird during Dussehra is considered very lucky. Capturing its beautiful blue wings in flight requires great patience, but the result is always a blessing to see.
A mother's love is the same in every species. On a cold morning, I saw this peahen sheltering her tiny peachicks under her wings, keeping them warm and safe. This is the kind of unconditional love that we celebrate on Mother's Day, a selfless bond that is truly a blessing from nature.
This is the daughter of the famous tigress Paro from Corbett. I watched her on the last day of the year, as she walked boldly through the Ramganga river. The golden light of the evening on her coat was a beautiful sight. This photograph was taken by my daughter-in-law, Radhika, who shares my love for the jungle.
In the heat of Nagzhira, this Changeable Hawk-Eagle came down to a waterhole to cool off. It was a powerful sight, as it did not let any other animal come near. I am very proud that this photograph now hangs on the walls of the WWF-India office in Delhi.
Do peacocks mate? Many people in India still believe the old myth that the peahen becomes pregnant from the peacock's tears. I have spent years observing them to show the truth. This is a photograph of their actual mating, a natural process I have been lucky to document many times since 2016.
About Featured
When I look through my lens, I am not just waiting for the perfect light. I am looking for the story behind the animal, whether it is the tigress of Tadoba or the Indian Roller. Every fine art print you order from this collection is personally hand-signed, printed on museum-grade archival cotton rag paper, and comes with a story card that explains the cultural significance or behaviour captured in the frame.
After my retirement in 2015, I chose to document the wild truths of India rather than just admire them. This featured collection is the result of those years spent in the forests of Corbett, Tadoba, and Nagzhira. It includes moments that matter to me personally, such as the motherly bond of a tigress with her cubs, or the truth about peacock mating rituals that I have spent years observing to bust old myths.
Why these photographs?
- Authenticity: Every image documents real, observed behaviour, not staged setups. From the Kaziranga rhino to the Changeable Hawk-Eagle I captured in Nagzhira, these are raw moments of Indian wilderness.
- Cultural Context: I believe our festivals and heritage are deeply linked to nature. You will find that my photographs of the Neelkanth or the tigress family are often connected to the stories we share in our homes.
- Quality for your space: Whether you choose a signed limited edition archival print or a large format gallery piece, you are getting museum-quality work. I use 250+ GSM cotton rag paper and 12-colour Giclée technology to ensure your print lasts for over 75 years.
If you are looking for a piece of the Indian jungle to bring into your home, office, or publication, this collection offers a window into the behaviour and majesty of our wildlife. Every purchase includes a physical Certificate of Authenticity and a personal note from me on why that specific moment was special.
Vinod Goel
After years of government service, I swapped my files for a camera and haven't looked back since. I capture the raw, scientific behaviour of our wildlife and connect it to the stories and culture we grew up with.
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