Why Black and White for Street Photography?

Why Black and White for Street Photography?

Black and white for street photography has been a popular choice since the origins of the genre, and there are several reasons for this preference: Historical Legacy: Black and white film was widely used in the early days of photography due to its availability and...
End of Year Birding(2021) at Bhigwan, Pune

End of Year Birding(2021) at Bhigwan, Pune

I find great pleasure in visiting the wetlands around Bhigwan, a village about 100 km from Pune,India because come November and the migrant birds start arriving here for wintering. You get to see a large variety of them around here. The experience is always amazing...
Birding in grasslands around Pune, India (Waghapur)

Birding in grasslands around Pune, India (Waghapur)

A trip to grasslands around Saswad never fails to surprise me. I am settled in Pune since about 12 years but never ventured into these areas for nature and wild life photography. My birding was restricted to Bhigwan, Singhad Valley and Kavdi Pat near Pune, mostly...
Birding at Tamhini Ghat

Birding at Tamhini Ghat

Tamhini Ghat about 75 km from Pune is famous for its waterfalls during the monsoons. It is also a nice weekend getaway for people from Pune and Mumbai. It is rich in flora and fauna. On the last count about 257 bird species were spotted in the Tamhini Forest. I had...
Birding at Diveghat near Pune

Birding at Diveghat near Pune

I love visiting birding hot spots in India and around the world. The pandemic however has put a stop to my long-distance travels. So, I started exploring birding destination close by. I found one in Diveghat just about 25 km from my home. The wilderness is just about...