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Two of a kind
I was searching for Ural owl nests in Făget, a forest near my hometown, when I spotted these chicks. To photograph them, I climbed a tree with a telephoto lens, far enough away not to disturb them and the one parent that was nearby. It was a very nice experience to visit the nest from time to time and see the chicks grow up and eventually leave the nest. This photo has brought me a lot of joy.
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Stop sign
This langur baby, photographed in Jhalana Leopard Safari Park in Rajasthan, seems to be signalling to humanity to stop the rapid urbanisation that is causing an increase in human-animal conflicts across India.
Evening star
Out on my regular local wildlife walk one day, I noticed a bird I’d never seen before through my spotting scope. I gently approached and could hardly believe what I was seeing: a reed bunting swinging gently in the early evening breeze, without a care in the world.
Morning has broken
It was worth getting up early to spot this common blue butterfly covered in morning dew. I was able to get close with my camera because it was patiently waiting for the sun to rise to warm up and dry out its wings.
Face to face
This magnificent red fox crossed my path a few dozen metres away. Curious, it approached me little by little. With its piercing and lively gaze, it stared straight at me for a few seconds. An encounter I won’t forget.
Near and dear
I was lying in a ditch at the edge of a field when a family of roe deer approached. The matriarch came to investigate, so close I could not fit the whole animal in the frame.
Worth the wait
Thousands of flamingos flock to Lake Pulicat every winter and it becomes a photographer’s paradise. I spent around eight hours sitting in the water from early morning to sunset, my camera set on a cool box. I took this picture at the end of the day.
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