Yearbook 2024 - my best images of the year

Creating this yearbook has been tough. The hardest part of creating this collection wasn't the long hours spent in hides or trekking through jungles or lakes; it was choosing which images would make the final cut.

Every photograph in this collection holds a special value, and narrowing down the selection was far from easy. With thousands of images to choose from, I had to rely on certain guiding principles-composition, creativity, exposure, lighting. clarity, and the story each photo tells.

That said, some photographs made it into this yearbook for reasons beyond technical perfection. These are dream shots that I've cherished for years and personal stories tied to the moments captured [New category Dream Shots -has been added this year)

This yearbook is more than just a collection of images: it's a reflection of my journey as a wildlife photographer. With every passing year, I've challenged myself to grow. It is an in-depth analysis of where I've been, what I've achieved, and where I hope to go.

A Like last year, there is a Lifers category - These are birds I've sighted for the very first time ever, and they hold a unique sense of discovery and wonder for me.

The images have been compiled into 6 Categories:

1. Dream Shots

2. Birds

3. Birds in Flight

4. Lifers

5. Landscape

6. Others