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BIRD BEES BUTTERFLY

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Birds, Bees and Butterflies Dr. S. Siddharth It was around nine in the morning, of what was turning out to be a lazy weekend during the lockdown over coronavirus pandemic. I stepped out in my garden to catch some fresh air, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise in these gloomy times.  Plate 1 : Tiger Butterfly There were butterflies hovering all around. Not one or two like lonely ones, but dozens of them. Fluttering from one flower to another and flying at erratic trajectories. The dash of colours on their wings seemed like magic.  I stopped in my tracks. When was the last time I had seen so many of these splendid creatures in the middle of a city? Perhaps ages ago, when I was younger, trees were more and pollution was less. Our favorite pastime on way back from school was to chase butterflies in school which came in vibrant colors. As a wildlife photographer, I get to observe nature  and  its beauty very closely. These days the fear of coronavir
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Bird photography Techniques

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Bird photography is quite different from the traditional photography for the reason that the subject is a fast moving subject and the subject is at distance which an average lens cannot cover. The subject also merges with the branches and the leaves which makes it difficult to photograph. In order to do Bird Photography one needs to study the Bird Habitat and understand the Bird Behaviour.One also needs to be sensitive towards the Birds eco-system. It is only then that you can photograph the Bird. The following articles outlines the various tips for Bird Photography. 1. Dressing & behaviour Don't wear bright colourful dress because it tends to attract the Bird's attention and will tend to frighten the birds. Wear dark coloured garments preferably dark green or near black dress or a combination of these colours . Don't  travel in groups for Photography. Going Solo is the best and at the most a guide can accompany you.  Keep absolute silence. Tradition
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