Swastika R Sahai Photography

Bees drink water not only to stay hydrated but also to cool their hive, feed developing larvae, dilute thick honey, and support digestion and metabolism. Honey bees often collect water and spread it inside the hive, where evaporation helps maintain a comfortable temperature. They are also attracted to shallow water sources that contain natural minerals.

It's not a leaf but a wing of mantis. The veins branch and divide like rivers on a map or the skeleton of a leaf. Thicker veins form the main support lines, while finer veins spread outward into tiny geometric compartments. In sunlight, these veins often glow pale green, yellow, or amber depending on the species and angle of light.

Indian skimmer

Shot on Nikon Z8, Nikkor400mm F/4.5 with 1.4X teleconverter.

It all depends on how much shutterspeed one uses to show just the flapping of wings and keeping the rest part sharp.

The Burning Horizon

As we descended from Singalila National Park, dark clouds suddenly rolled in from the hills. Within moments, they veiled the sun, and the sky transformed into a dramatic canvas—glowing as if it were set ablaze.
Below the radiant horizon, the faint lights of a distant village flickered softly, lending the scene a minimalist, almost ethereal sense of a world quietly fading.I quickly reached for my Nikkor 70–200mm to capture these two shots.

Forests are the lifelines of Earth, providing shelter, food, and protection to countless species of plants and animals, preserving the delicate balance of biodiversity. They act as natural guardians, maintaining ecosystems where flora and fauna coexist, evolve, and thrive in harmony.

High key image of Little egret

Colors of Glossy ibis