Uday Palanivel
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A Journey of Discovery
Nature | Wildlife | Culture
Exploring the world | capturing diverse stories
A Journey of Discovery by Uday Palanivel is a creative space dedicated to nature, wildlife, and culture through visual storytelling. Photography and videography lead this page, with occasional drawings and paintings as part of the wider artistic journey. Expect authentic field moments, carefully crafted imagery, and stories from around the world - shared with respect for people, wildlife, and the environments they belong to.
22/01/2026
Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
Even at a young age, this raptor shows the strong gaze and alert posture typical of the species.
11/01/2026
Perfectly at home among the water lilies 🐸🍃 This wetland frog rests quietly on floating leaves, blending seamlessly into its surroundings - an excellent example of natural camouflage and balance in aquatic life.
09/01/2026
The Common Wing Dragonfly. This species is unique because of its slow, fluttering flight and its gorgeous golden-yellow and dark-patterned wings, which make it look more like a butterfly than a typical dragonfly.
Grey-headed Swamphen bathing at Thalangama Lake 🐦💦 A common yet fascinating wetland bird in Sri Lanka, often seen cleaning its feathers in shallow water to stay healthy and well-insulated.
It possesses two foveae in each eye, allowing it to switch from monocular vision in the air to binocular vision underwater to accurately judge distances.
31/12/2025
Before I picked up a camera: two watercolour studies I painted (2008) - detail, contrast, and catchlight.
28/12/2025
A little UK bird diary 🇬🇧🦢🦆
Cape Barren goose, Red breasted goose, Red crested pochard, Barnacle goose, Grey heron. Which one’s your favourite?
On the top of Bempton Cliffs, on the Yorkshire coast in the UK, this northern gannet is carefully preening its feathers.
Preening keeps the feathers clean, aligned and coated in oil, so the bird stays waterproof and ready for powerful dives into the northern sea
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