An aerial perspective of a Zebra running across water in a tributary of the river in Okavango delta, Botswana. It was extremely challenging to shoot a fast moving subject from a open-door helicopter flying through strong winds and also causing high vibrations due to the rotor blades of the helicopter. The dark areas on the sides of the picture are purposely retained to reflect the conditions of shooting from an open helicopter.

An aerial perspective of the unique landscape of Okavango delta, Botswana. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the few interior delta systems that do not flow into a sea or ocean, with a wetland system that is largely intact. All the water reaching the delta is ultimately evaporated and transpired. We took an open-door helicopter ride over the delta to get a bird's eye-view of the stunning scenery.

DSC06...968243.jpg Image Description : Aerial perspective of a Wattled Crane in Okavango Delta, Botswana. While in Botswana for wildlife photography, we took an open-door helicopter flight over Okavango delta to get a bird's eye view of the wildlife surviving in the harsh conditions. It was truly challenging to take this particular aerial shot of a beautiful wattled Crane ,a threatened species , against the dark red sands of a tributary of the river , because of the high wind speed and the vibrations caused by the rotor blades of the helicopter. But the final outcome was worth the effort.

A Wildlife photographer looks for wildlife wherever he goes - even in the architecturally beautiful temples of Khajuraho!! A little Spotted owlet takes shelter in the stone carvings on the facade of an ancient temple in the Khajuraho complex. The contrast of its white and brown plumage against the red sandstone of the structure makes for an interesting composition.