Author Archives: Mukund Karadkhedkar

Trust your instincts but listen to it selectively

Do you trust your instincts? Surely I trust my instincts and everyone should trust their instincts but the question is when they should listen to it. Being an engineer I am used to think logically in every situation. If you use your gut feelings and decide every time it may not work. You need toContinueContinue reading “Trust your instincts but listen to it selectively”

Magical Monsoon

What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? Waterfall India is diverse country in terms of culture people and even seasons. All the seasons will appear in a disciplined manner. Each season brings its speciality. Being a nature lover I see the nature’s Beauty in each season. For me the best of all seasons isContinueContinue reading “Magical Monsoon”

God Is Great

What’s something you believe everyone should know. It is my favourite statement during difficult times. But there is a twist, I am not talking about the god in temples or in idols. I see god in people, you me and everyone around. It has been my personal experience that during difficult times, someone from somewhereContinueContinue reading “God Is Great”

Sinhagad Valley – Nature’s Vista

What is your favorite place to go in your city? I am nature lover and passionate about photography. In Sinhagad valley you get to see beautiful nature with variety of winged winders gathered here from all parts of the world during winter. Every winter I visit this place frequently with my photo gears and somethingContinueContinue reading “Sinhagad Valley – Nature’s Vista”

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

What’s the first impression you want to give people? Be happy Yes, I mean it. No one can make you feel inferior or superior without your consent. Hence I really don’t bother about making any impression to the people. I present them as I am. They have to accept me as I am. I hateContinueContinue reading “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”

Top Five Regrets of the Dying

What book are you reading right now? The book Must read for everyone. This is beautiful book is based on the blogpost that reached 8 million readers. This famous book is authored by Bronnie ware, an Australian based author, speaker and songwriter. She was in the job of taking care of patients on death bed.ContinueContinue reading “Top Five Regrets of the Dying”

Fearless Joyful & Innocent

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Kids can be well described by these three words : Fearless Joyful and Innocent. All will agree with me that it was the best period of one’s life. As we grow and mature we carry lot of stress and certainly the innocence goes away. TheContinueContinue reading “Fearless Joyful & Innocent”

3 genie wishes

You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? It was really thought provoking question. I pondered over the thought of meeting a genie and getting my three wishes fulfilled. I would surely wish for ….. Firstly the plastic should be vanished from this planet hence no question of anyone using it. WeContinueContinue reading “3 genie wishes”

Sunset Photograpgy – Every photographers fantasy

Beautiful flowers at the backdrop of setting Sun Sunset brings array of beautiful colours in the sky and it is treat for the eyes. For me as a photographer this is always mesmerising. Even after capturing many pictures I can’t resist to capture the moments every time. It is technically difficult to capture this beautifulContinueContinue reading “Sunset Photograpgy – Every photographers fantasy”

My father – Simple living high thinking

Describe a family member. My father was truly a simple man. With all the financial problems he ensured that we are well educated and the family is taken care of all the necessities. He was living example of Discipline, Hard work and empathy. He lived with his principles un compromised. He never scolded us inContinueContinue reading “My father – Simple living high thinking”

My best exercise buddy my bike

What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Cycling is my most favourite activity. I love to cycle for longer distances away from city hustles to the beautiful nature. It is the best form of exercise after jogging. With my new Bargamont hybrid My best buddies beautiful nature & cycle Normally I peddle 100 KContinueContinue reading “My best exercise buddy my bike”

Bharatpur – Birders Paradise

Early morning view About Baharatpur The Keoladeo National Park, better known as Bharatpur, is one of the best places in the country for bird watchers and bird photographers during winter season. The forest is just 29 Sq. Km in area with created wetlands for wetland birds. Even though such a small in size but havingContinueContinue reading “Bharatpur – Birders Paradise”

Monsoon Magic

Monsoon brings with itself a plethora of experiences and opens new horizons for a traveler and nature enthusiast. This isn’t surprising as it implies to all the creatures in nature as well. This is the season of procreation and reproduction for variety of different species from insects to birds. Monsoon gives rebirth to the componentsContinueContinue reading “Monsoon Magic”

ODKF Photography

ODKF ODKF – Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher also called as colour bomb. A brilliantly colored, tiny forest kingfisher with a coral-red dagger bill. It has a dark blue back and wings and pale orange underparts. Crown is fuschia-red, with a dark spot on the forehead and blue and white patches on the side of the neck.ContinueContinue reading “ODKF Photography”

Calendar 2022

Welcome to the additional birds information. See below the birds and more details about the bird printed on the calendar page. January : White Rumped Shama A thrushlike bird with a long, graduated tail. Males are glossy black above and rich chestnut below. Females are similar but paler. Juveniles are reddish brown with rusty wingbars.ContinueContinue reading “Calendar 2022”

Ganeshgudi – Birders Paradise

Black Naped Monarch Ganeshguid is heaven for Bird Watching or Bird Photography. If you love these tiny tots in vivid colours, you must visit Old Magazine House by Jungle Lodges & Resorts in Ganeshgudi once. It is popularly known as OMH. Its a well maintained property always ready to welcome these colourful guests. Even theContinueContinue reading “Ganeshgudi – Birders Paradise”

Blackbuck Aka Indian Antelope

The blackbuck, also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kg, with an average of 38 kg. Wikipedia In Maharashtra local languageContinueContinue reading “Blackbuck Aka Indian Antelope”

Sarada Superba : Fan throated Lizard

Male Fan Throated Lizard Sarada Superba is a species of agamid Lizard found in Maharashtra, India popularly known as Fan Throated Lizard. Deepak, Bhosale & Giri discovered 5 new species of this Lizard in Maharashtra and Karnataka in 2016 after a search of almost 3 years. The species name comes from Latin word ‘Superbus’ meaningContinueContinue reading “Sarada Superba : Fan throated Lizard”

Bird Photograpgy : Amur Falcon

Amur Falcon Male Amur Falcon Female Various moods of Amur Falcon Species Name- Amur falconScientific name- Falco amurensis The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and over the Arabian Sea to winter in SouthernContinueContinue reading “Bird Photograpgy : Amur Falcon”

Creating a Landscape image

Most important for any Landscape image is the composition. This frame was seen on the way to Tamhini Ghat. This is clicked using Canon 7d Mii camera with UWA lens Canon 10-18 mm. Since there was harsh light i used Variable Neutral Density Filter ( ND Filter ). It took total one hour for creatingContinueContinue reading “Creating a Landscape image”

Kavdi Paat Birding

Kavadi is a small village at about 20 Km from Pune which is full of water birds. There is a small bridge on water body from where you can spot birds on both sides. Here you have opportunity to photograph River Turns, Common Teal, Spot Billed Duck, Common Sandpipers, Black winged stilt, Brahminy duck, Eurasian coot etc.

Kaas Pathar – Maharashtra’s Valley of Flower

The Kas Plateau Reserved Forest, also known as the Kaas Pathar, is a plateau situated 25 kilometres west from Satara city in Maharashtra, India. It is a Biodiversity Hot spot known for various types of seasonal wild flowers bloom and numerous species of endemic butterflies annually in the months of August and September. Kaas has more than 850 different species of flowering plants.These include Orchids, shrubs such as the Karvy, and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica.

माझी ताडोबाची जंगल सफारी

ताडोबा अंधारी व्याघ्र प्रकल्प हा महाराष्ट्रातील अतिशय सुंदर व सर्वात मोठा प्रकल्प आहे. भारतात एकूण ४७ व्याघ्र प्रकल्प आहेत त्यापेकी एक ताडोबा अंधारी व्याघ्र प्रकल्प आहे. हा प्रकल्प चंद्रपुर जिल्ह्यात स्थित आहे व नागपुर पासून दीडशे किलोमीटर वर आहे. ताडोबा हे नाव स्थानिक  आदिवासींच्या देवतेच्या नावावर ठेवले आहे व अंधारी नावाची नदी तेथून वाहाते म्हणूनContinueContinue reading “माझी ताडोबाची जंगल सफारी”