http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:53:43 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt DokuWiki http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/lib/images/favicon.ico http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/ http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/species-list?rev=1317044890 Below is the list of species I have photographed. I will update the links as and when I process and upload the species images. Birds * Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Francolin * Francolinus pictus Painted Francolin * Galloperdix lunulata Painted Spurfowl * Perdicula asiatica Jungle Bush Quail * Turnix suscitator Barred Buttonquail * Gallus sonneratii Grey Junglefowl * Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl * Anas acuta Northern Pintail * Dendrocygna javanica Lesser Whistling… Sudhir Shivaram Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:48:10 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-workshop?rev=1241361553 Learn how to make pleasing and technically excellent images of ‘portraits of people’, landscapes and also of birds and other wildlife. Catering to the needs of photographers from beginner to advanced, the course covers fundamental and advanced aspects of photography. A lot of practical examples are presented and explained based on my numerous years of field experience. Sudhir Shivaram resources Sun, 03 May 2009 07:39:13 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/canon-presentation-15feb09?rev=1234017671 Sudhir Shivaram resources Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:41:11 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/aboutme?rev=1227275421 About Sudhir Shivaram is a renowned name in India’s Wildlife Photography arena. He was bitten by the shutterbug even during his college days when he was part of the Malnad Amateur Photographers Society (MAPS) at the Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan. What began as a random interest in photography gradually gained direction, and he became more and more focused on wildlife photography, more so bird photography. Sudhir is passionate about wildlife conservation and follows ethical practic… Sudhir Shivaram Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:50:21 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-workshop-hyderabad-23-24-aug08?rev=1223128607 Photography Workshop conducted at Hyderabad on 23 & 24 Aug 08 Feedback on the workshop from the participants: This workshop was good. If yesterday was good then today was even better. Infact today at KBR park the instructor was really helpful and the level of interest shown to each individual is worth the mention. His instructions were simple, straight but very efffective when implemented. I just checked the photographs that I took along with him and trust me, when he says if the basic … Sudhir Shivaram resources Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:56:47 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources?rev=1223127668 Photography Workshop Information Bangalore * Basic and Advanced Photography/Digital Workflow Workshop in Nov '08 * Basic and Advanced Photography/Digital Workflow Workshop in Aug '08 * Workshop conducted @ Bangalore on 21st and 22nd June '08 Sudhir Shivaram Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:41:08 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-workshop-pune?rev=1216832667 Photographs from the field outing: (Thanks to Vishal Hardikar for the photographs) Workshop Details: Learn how to make pleasing and technically excellent images of ‘portraits of people’, landscapes and also of birds and other wildlife. Catering to the needs of photographers from beginner to advanced, the course covers fundamental and advanced aspects of photography. A lot of practical examples are presented and explained based on my numerous years of field experience. Sudhir Shivaram resources Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:04:27 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-workshop-bangalore-21-22-june08?rev=1214640251 Photographs from the Basic and Advanced Photography/Digital Workflow Workshop conducted at Nandhana Grand Hotel on 21-22 June 2008: Participants thoughts about the workshop: There was a rare learning environment that existed in the workshop with no egos that enabled a healthy debate and learning from one another. I loved the relaxed informal manner a group of total strangers went thro the workshop. Sudhir Shivaram resources Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:04:11 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/trip-reports?rev=1208744875 Trip Reports Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Munnar, Kerala - 21 to 24 March 2008 I had purchased the Canon 1D Mark III and as a part of the Canon Edge program I had to avail my free ticket before end of March 2008. I decided to go to Thattekkad and hire Eldhose as my guide. I contacted Eldhose and booked him for the duration of my stay. Thanks to Canon who helped me book and get my tickets on time... Sudhir Shivaram Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:27:55 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/trip-reports/thattekad-munnar-march08?rev=1208744857 Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Munnar, Kerala – 21 to 24 March 2008 I had purchased the Canon 1D Mark III and as a part of the Canon Edge program I had to avail my free ticket before end of March 2008. I decided to go to Thattekkad and hire Eldhose as my guide. I contacted Eldhose and booked him for the duration of my stay. Thanks to Canon who helped me book and get my tickets on time. Sudhir Shivaram trip-reports Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:27:37 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/articles/colour-correction-by-numbers?rev=1200936140 Sudhir Shivaram resources:articles Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:22:20 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/trip-reports/daroji-aug07?rev=1191856335 Daroji Bear Sanctuary - 11th - 12th August 2007 The number of trips I have made this year are far less than what I had done last year owing to health and other personal reasons. But still it has been a good year with respect to a lot of learning on the photography side. I have upgraded to Photoshop CS3 and underwent Photoshop CS3 Color Correction training (online)by Taz Tally and also Photoshop CS3 for Photographers by Chris Orwig. I also bought the sekonic L386 Lightmeter and I now do exposur… Sudhir Shivaram trip-reports Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:12:15 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/bird-info/indian-jerdon-bushlark?rev=1188444878 Indian Bushlark (Mirafra erythroptera) and Jerdons Bushlark (Mirafra affinis) Indian Bushlark is closely similar to the partly sympatric Jerdon’s Bushlark. Here are some points which differenciates Indian from the Jerdon Bushlark: * With experience, it is generally most easily distinguished by shape: its tail is noticeably longer than in Jerdon’s, and it can generally be appreciated that its bill and legs are slightly shorter than in Jerdon’s. * Also the coloration and pattern of t… Sudhir Shivaram bird-info Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:34:38 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/birding-bangalore?rev=1186562092 Birding Spots In and Around Bangalore Lalbagh - Right in the heart of the city you have Lalbagh, which is Regarded as one of the most richly diverse Botanical Garden’s in South Asia. A wonderful place to start your bird watching. The bngbirds (yahoo groups) birders meet here every second Sunday to do some bird watching and also discuss in general about Birds. You can subscribe to bngbirds (check yahoo groups) to get more information on this. Sudhir Shivaram resources Wed, 08 Aug 2007 01:34:52 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/bird-info?rev=1185428727 [:bird_topography.jpg] The information provided here is for reference in aiding to identify some of the difficult’to’ ID birds. I would be updating this page with more info as and when I get it. Raptors Shikra (Accipiter badius) Besra (Accipiter virgatus) Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus) Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) Greater Spotted Eagle Short Toed… Sudhir Shivaram Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:45:27 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/bird-info/indian-bushlark?rev=1185424540 Indian Bushlark (Mirafra erythroptera) Indian Bushlark. Closely similar to the partly sympatric Jerdon’s Bushlark. * With experience, it is generally most easily distinguished by shape: its tail is noticeably longer than in Jerdon’s, and it can generally be appreciated that its bill and legs are slightly shorter than in Jerdon’s. * Also the coloration and pattern of the upperside usually differs clearly from in Jerdon’s: the streaks on the mantle and scapulars are slightly finer… Sudhir Shivaram bird-info Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:35:40 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-workshop-july2007?rev=1182876067 Basic and Advanced Photography/Digital Workflow Workshop on 28-29th July 2007 I am conducting the next batch on 28-29th July 2007. The registration is limited to a max of 10 participants. Its on a first come first serve basis. The details of next batch are as follows: Sudhir Shivaram resources Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:41:07 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/articles/mtf-chart?rev=1182665233 Reading MTF (The Modulation Transfer Function) Chart An ideal lens would perfectly transmit 100% of the light that passes though it. But, no lens is perfect, and therefore there are losses. When these losses are measured in terms of contrast this is called the modulation of contrast. In other words, how much contrast is lost — modulation simply being another word for variance. Sudhir Shivaram resources:articles Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:07:13 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/articles/breathing-space?rev=1175100935 Giving Breathing Space for Images There are times where we compose images and depending on the situation we may not be able to give enough breathing space for the subject. Especially during close-up flight shots when we end up getting sharp image but the subject touching the frame (almost) as in the below example. Sudhir Shivaram resources:articles Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:55:35 -0700 http://www.thejunglelook.com/info/resources/photography-critique?rev=1173594665 How to Critique Photographs Composition * What is the Center of Interest in the photograph? * Where does your eye come to rest in viewing the photo? * If there is more than one focus point does that add to the photographs interest or distract from it? * Where was the Center of Interest placed within the frame of the photo? * Did they use the rule of thirds? * What other eye control elements are in the photo (leading lines, contrast, diagonal lines, etc). * Did the photograp… Sudhir Shivaram resources Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:31:05 -0700