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Peacock Pansy Butterfly 

Mother Nature has countless creations that have evolved over millions of years, these form a vibrant part of our daily life but how many of us have the time to appreciate them. in keeping with the old saying “ those are truly blind who will not see” I would be delighted to open your eyes to the wonders and joys of nature that surround us.  The areas around Mumbai, Maharashtra and the neighboring states abound in breath taking flora, fauna, insects, reptiles and scenery, but most of us do not see these as we are blinded by the routine of our daily lives.

Rain Droplets On Glory Lily's Tendril and Petal

Yamfly Butterfly

Further, we take millions of photographs of various aspects of our lives, but how many of us have bothered to really understand the simple technical and artistic aspects of taking good pictures that will serve as a permanent record of our exciting lives and the wonders of nature that surround us. 

Dalmatian Pelican with Little Cormorants at Jamnagar

Royal Bengal Tigress at Tadobamy first sighting

Allow me to introduce you to this very exciting and rewarding world.  I have been a photographer, graphic artist and nature lover for over 25Years.  in this time I have brought together my love of nature and art and developed the ability to take beautiful pictures of nature.  I have travelled most of the nature areas around Mumbai, Maharashtra and Gujarat and have an exhaustive knowledge of the flora and fauna that abounds here.  I would like to share this knowledge of nature and photography with you. Remember, you do need any technical capability in nature or expensive equipment in photography; 

Kilvar (Canscora Diffusa)

Lessor Flamingo at Jamnagar

Common Teal at Kutchh

Lessor Flamingo at Jamnagar

Tricolour Munia at Naygoun

if you are interested you can do it.

I conduct training in photography and nature appreciation by means of a simple class followed by a nature walk.  These learning experiences are tailored to the requirement of each group and can be conducted on photography only also. During the course of this wonderful learning experience we will cover all or most of the following aspects:

Simple technical skills that will allow you to use your camera better
Types of camera, their features, controls and capabilities.

• The importance and types of zoom.  Digital versus optical zoom.
• The essential relationship between aperture, speed and zoom; how these affect depth of field and quality of picture.
• Photography under various difficult conditions like low light, action and speed.
• Maintaining your equipment.

Easy artistic concepts that will make your pictures very appealing.

• Framing and composition.  
• Matching colours.
• Silhouettes and reflections
• Easy ways to photograph animals and nature.

How to “see” nature - opening your eyes to the joys of nature

• This can be general nature walks or suited to the specific requirements of a group.
• i will help you identify and understand different animals, birds, insects and plants that we will see.

Come experience and record the joys of nature photography. The above topics are indicative only, the sky and your imagination is the limit - literally.

Contacts: jayeshpt@gmail.com  -  M:9869008960