Sanat Kumar Karmakar
April 2026 - The Indian Pond Heron
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About the Image(s)
Date of exposure: 25-02-2022. 15:30 Hrs. Subject: THE INDIAN POND HERON CAMERA: Nikon D7200, Lens Tamron 100-400 mm zoom Lens: f-stop f/6.3 , Focal Length: 360 mm, exposure time 1/2000 sec, ISO 720, pattern metering mode. LOCATION: Lake of Chupir Char in Purbasthali situated in Burdwan District of state West Bengal, India famous for migratory birds. EDITING: I used PS CS 2025 to edit the frame, by a desktop computer. I used adobe camera raw 18 plug-in to enhance clarity, shadow details, brightness and exposure. I also used Topaz software to reduce digital noise and to sharpen details.
3 comments posted
Good, sharp image, capturing the bird in its natural surroundings. Blurred background serves as a nice frame. Colors well represented. Fine shooting angle. Posted: 04/08/2026 21:24:10
Hi Sanat,
I really admire the enormous variety of birds your country has. Spain also has a great variety of migratory birds, but I've found it very difficult to get close to them so far; they are usually afraid of people, and you can only manage distant shots.
You've captured this pond heron in its environment very well, with a great separation between the bird and the background, and a beautiful warm light. Posted: 04/14/2026 20:40:42
I really admire the enormous variety of birds your country has. Spain also has a great variety of migratory birds, but I've found it very difficult to get close to them so far; they are usually afraid of people, and you can only manage distant shots.
You've captured this pond heron in its environment very well, with a great separation between the bird and the background, and a beautiful warm light. Posted: 04/14/2026 20:40:42
Sanat- this is made special by your low angle - well done! It's beautifully presented in its environment (which is nicely blurred out). Your timing is also good - clearly walking with intent. Good image. Posted: 04/19/2026 08:56:21