The Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowingContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday – Oriental Darter”
Category Archives: Nature
Capturing Sun Rays: A Morning in Pench Tiger Reserve
—————————————————————————————————————————– Picturesque Friday —————————————————————————————————————————– Photo from Pench Tiger Reserve Photography is play of light and shadow. But it is very difficult to click the image of sun rays. Framing them as a object needs lots of background objects and different light condition. Above photograph is clicked in a dense forest of Pench Tiger Reserve inContinueContinue reading “Capturing Sun Rays: A Morning in Pench Tiger Reserve”
Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara
How do you relax? Vasundhara Falls, Bhandardara Change of routine is relaxation for me. It can be outing with family or a phototour with friends or Trek to a nearby fort. Any such activity which is different from my daily routine acts as a stress buster for me. Relaxation does not mean lying down onContinueContinue reading “Discovering Relaxation in Nature: A Day at Bhandardara”
Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures
Daily writing promptTell us about the last thing you got excited about.View all responses Every day I see something small or big and I get excited about it. Most of the things could be from Nature. Like a beautiful flower, colourful Insect or even a small message from someone. I know it’s a child likeContinueContinue reading “Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures”
Picturesque Friday 5 – Flower Photography
Ceropegia Flowers Flower Photography falls into Macro Photography genre. It requires special Macro Lens and external flash light and the light diffuser added on it. In the August & September month every year, the Kaas Plateu ( Kaas Pathar ) is in full bloom with variety of wild flowers. This place is near to PuneContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 5 – Flower Photography”
Happy World Photography Day
The theme for World Photography Day 2025 is My Favourite Photo. Above photo is my favourite photo. This sunrise photo is clicked in Matanga fort near Hampi, Karnataka. This fort is made up of large rocks and climbing the mountain was a task. Early morning at 4.30 am we started to climb and reached theContinueContinue reading “Happy World Photography Day”
Nashik – Where I made my future
What do you love about where you live? Nashik is an ancient city in Maharashtra, known for its religious significance, particularly as a Hindu pilgrimage center on the Godavari River. It’s also recognized for its wine production and vineyards, earning it the nickname “Wine Capital of India”. Historically, it’s linked to the epic Ramayana and isContinueContinue reading “Nashik – Where I made my future”
Picturesque Friday 4 – Spotted Owlet
The image features a Spotted Owlet. This is often referred to as Jungle Owlet. The Spotted Owlet is a small owl that breeds in tropical Asia, from India to Southeast Asia. This photographs are clicked at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for stopping by.
World Lizard Day
Fan Throated Lizard World Lizard Day, held every year on August 14th, encourages to enjoy the interesting diversity of lizards and the importance they hold in ecological systems. Be it bright geckos or ghostly desert creatures, some lizards are so rare that they seem almost like mythical. Indian Flying Lizard The image shows a IndianContinueContinue reading “World Lizard Day”
Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel
Daily writing promptWhat profession do you admire most and why?View all responses Imagine you are on a Himalayan Trek. This time you are not with your friends and the fellow trekkers all strangers. This being your first Himalayan trek, you are nervous and worried. You have huge anxiety about the trek difficulty level and theContinueContinue reading “Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel”
Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing
Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses Every blog has purpose statement and blogging goals. It is very important to answer this question before we publish the first blogpost. Purpose of my Blogs This text is copied from my website : https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/home-3/ ItContinueContinue reading “Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing”
Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall
This photo is from Naneghat, near Junnar Pune. This is famous reverse waterfall seen during peak monsoon. Complete area is covered with different shades of green and cloud softly flowing abobe the mountains. It’s a spectacular view. There few more reverse waterfalls in Maharashtra. One on Anjaneri hill close to my city and another closeContinueContinue reading “Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall”
ESG & CSR
Daily writing promptScour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.View all responses Times Of India article ESG & CSR are not so interesting topics for general public.But for me it has strong connection with my Professionalcareer & Personal interests. I have worked extensively on ESGContinueContinue reading “ESG & CSR”
Happiness in little things
List 30 things that make you happy. Happiness can be found in small, seemingly insignificant moments of everyday life. For me there are lots of such everyday moments which give me happiness. My loved ones When I call my wife from out station and the call starts with Good Morning how are you. My morningContinueContinue reading “Happiness in little things”
Picturesque Friday 2 – Plum Headed Parakeet
Plum Headed Parakeet is brilliantly-colored parakeet; males have a plum-colored head while females have grayish-blue head. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent where it can occur in any well-wooded area outside NE India and the high Himalayas. Similar to the largely non-overlapping Blossom-headed Parakeet, but shows a darker shade of plum or gray on the headContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 2 – Plum Headed Parakeet”
Magical Masai Mara
Masai Giraffe Welcome ( Karibu ) to Masai Mara, Kenya Kenya, Africa’s wildlife capital, is a land of breath-taking landscapes. Rich biodiversity and deep cultural heritage. At its heart is the Masai Mara, an iconic destination where Kenya’s wildlife legacy thrives, offering a stunning glimpse into the untamed wilderness that makes this country truly extraordinary.ContinueContinue reading “Magical Masai Mara”
Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography
Dear Bloggers, I am starting a new series of posting photographs on every Friday. Hope you enjoy the photographs and also share your clicks. Beach photograph from Goa. This is Bagmalo beach in south Goa. This photo was clicked from the nearby resort balcony on 2nd floor. Camera Details : Canon EOS7d Mark ii withContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography”
Exercise, Eat healthy & Think Positive
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? I have been adopting certain routine for good health and well being. I would love to share with you the details. For good health and well being, there are three things you should focus on. Regular exercise, then eating right and most importantly PositiveContinueContinue reading “Exercise, Eat healthy & Think Positive”
Travel to Seven Sister States
What are your future travel plans? I love to travel and explore new places, new people and different cultures. Being a wildlife photographer, I have been travelling a lot across India especially to the tiger reserves and other wildlife reserves. But still my bucket list is full with many places to visit. And the topContinueContinue reading “Travel to Seven Sister States”
Unforgettable trip to Tadoba
Describe your most memorable vacation. Queen of Tadoba – Maya We were all excited for this tour because it was for the first time we were visiting to any Tiger reserve. We were group of 10 friends and all of them were Photography enthusiasts. we made a WhatsApp group for better communication. The group wasContinueContinue reading “Unforgettable trip to Tadoba”
Photography – Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane @Masai Mara A spectacular, mostly blue-gray crane with a black-and-white face and a crown of golden-yellow plumes. Immatures are rustier than adults. Singles, pairs, and flocks prefer wetlands, flooded grasslands, and man-made water bodies, but they can range widely through other open habitats when foraging. Resident but may be locally nomadic inContinueContinue reading “Photography – Grey Crowned Crane”
Newzealand
What countries do you want to visit? I have visited most of the countries for my professional career or with family members. Most of the countries in Europe and Asia including America. I have not yet seen Newzealand. I heard it’s a beautiful place with amazing natural landscapes. I love nature and keen to explore,ContinueContinue reading “Newzealand”
Thrilling Encounter with Tusker
This story is 10 years ago. We were on a safari trail in Jim Corbett Forest. We were staying in core area in the Jungle and safely completed our stay of 5 days. The stay was memorable and we got beautiful shots of tigers and elephants. The landscape of Jim Corbett is beautiful and weContinueContinue reading “Thrilling Encounter with Tusker”
Passionate Photographer
What are you passionate about? Bird Photography Photography is my passion. I have few hobbies too like cycling, gardening and reading books. Passion & Hobby There is difference between passion and hobby. Hobby keeps you engaged and you live doing that act. However passion is the activity with which you have heart to heart connection.ContinueContinue reading “Passionate Photographer”
Vibrant Spring
What is your favorite season of year? Why? spring is a time of vibrant beauty and celebration in India, marked by the milder weather, blossoming flora, and the joyous festival of Holi. Spring in India, often referred to as “Vasant Ritu” (spring season) or “Basant” (spring), is a transitional season between winter and summer, typicallyContinueContinue reading “Vibrant Spring”
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