Independent Researcher

Thesis Title: Seabirds and Shorebirds of Gulf of Kachchh - Gujarat

About

I'm technocrat trying to find out smarter ways to get away from the “technology world” for my pursuits in wildlife. Nature is a passion and sheer poetry for my soul. I'm totally fascinated by the wonders of the natural world. I have a keen interest in Avian Research specially Distribution and Environmental Niche Modeling, Population Dynamics of Waders, Breeding Biology of Gulls and Terns. Earlier I have worked on Marine Biology also.

I'm aspiring professional wildlife photographer. I am highly influenced by many of the world’s great wildlife photographers Andy Rouse, Arthur Morris, who, little does they know, has inspired me into this field of photography. Little did I know how difficult it was going to be, which makes what they do all the more admirable.

But the Lifelong Mentor to me is Yashodhan Bhatia, a famed wildlife photographer from Jamnagar-Gujarat-India, Who taught me ins-n-out of Wildlife Photography. I prefer to show as much possible, all the variation of plumages, their habitats, behaviors.

My most of the work is concentrated in Gujarat, Its one of, if not the best, place for wildlife photography. At present I seem to be concentrating on wild bird photography. I love photographing Birds especially Waders/Shorebirds and Seabirds.

My Photographs have been published in many national and international publications, books, scientific journals and monographs. Eg. Handbook of the Birds of The World by Lynx Edicions, Handbook of Western Palaearctic Birds by AC Black, Rare Birds of the World by Birdlife International etc

I believe that wildlife photography is much more than just equipment and materials. It is essentially a way of looking at nature with a kind of sensitivity and response. I also involved in wildlife protection and related projects by contributing my images to various organizations across the world. Hoping to inspire and ignite young minds about the need for wildlife conservation, I had delivered lectures to various sections of the society covering various aspects from Photography to conservation practices.

I'm currently working as a Deputy Manager – GIS and Remote Sensing in Foundation for Ecological Security, Anand.

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