Life Photography

I have always had a keen interest in science and life. Many times I have wondered about how small insects and animals feed, where they sleep, what they do and think. It was this curiosity that led me to take again and again, photos of insects, animals and birds.


This photo, which was taken in Laamu Atoll, Maldives is on an insect which was really small. I had to chase this guy all over the small garden, in the house where I was staying. I got hold of him while he was eating an ant! I wonder what the name of this one is? If anyone knows, do let me know.



This is a more recent photo from Addu, Maldives taken while these birds were feeding each other in a mango tree. This is the white tern, also known locally as "Dhon Dheeni" - literally meaning 'fair bird'. In the Maldives, this particular species of bird is very exclusive to Addu Atoll - and is sort of an identity for the atoll. Now a days its reported that some people do bring these birds to some others areas of Maldives, but are not as abundant as in Addu.

A hermit crab from Vaavu Keyodhoo, Maldives, running ashore as the sun was setting (notice the yellow reflected light in the beach?). These guys are sometimes really difficult to shoot, especially from up close. Whenever you approach them, they start running all over the place. I had to keep my camera on a tripod, get my zoom lens and shoot this guy from a distance.

I believe this to be a type of a cricket, which I found in Gaafu Dhaalu Vaadhoo. These guys are really tiny, and they keep jumping at the fist sign of any intrusion. I was very determined to take a photo of one - I remember myself lying down on the grass, pointing my camera and adjusting my focus, only to realize this guy has already jumped to his next grass blade. I spend about two hours, just to get this shot. Was definitely worth the effort!


While I was shooting a sunset in Vaavu Keyodhoo (see above hermit crab also from same location) I had a curious visitor. It was a heron; locally known as a "maakanaa". The lights at the time wasn't ideal for shooting a detail shot of the bird; which is why I went for a silhouette. I especially like the shimmering effect that the water seems to have at this time.


And lastly an ordinary house fly from Laamu Atoll. This guy just landed on a leave in the garden while I was taking the picture at the top (the insect eating the ant). The colors in this composition is what I like most here.







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