Name: Hermis Valiyandiyil
Picture title: Dawn’s Whispers: Graceful Hoopoe Silhouette at Sunrise
Category: Birds
Nationality: Country Of Origin: India. Country Of Residence: UAE
Occupation: I am a full-time photographer
Technical information
Camera: Nikon Z8
Lens: Nikkor 400mm f/2.8
EXIF: F-stop: f/6.3. Exposure Time: 1/3200. ISO: 320
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Hermis Valiyandiyil | Dawn’s Whispers: Graceful Hoopoe Silhouette at Sunrise
Name: Hermis Valiyandiyil
Picture title: Dawn’s Whispers: Graceful Hoopoe Silhouette at Sunrise
Category: Birds
Nationality: Country Of Origin: India. Country Of Residence: UAE
Occupation: I am a full-time photographer
Technical information
Camera: Nikon Z8
Lens: Nikkor 400mm f/2.8
EXIF: F-stop: f/6.3. Exposure Time: 1/3200. ISO: 320
Hermis Valiyandiyil says:
This picture of Hoopoe was taken in Dubai from Al Qudra Lakes. I spend most of my weekends taking pictures of the birds in Al Qudra Lakes. I wanted to test my new Nikon Z8 camera. So, my friend and I traveled to the lake where I noticed a Hoopoe occasionally catching its prey in the air and at other times on the ground. Additionally, I observed that each time it caught a prey, it flew in the same direction to a nearby tree. I spent a few days photographing this bird, and when I got home and looked over the pictures, I got the idea to photograph the bird against a background with light and dark sides to represent the dark and light sides of existence. The following day, I arrived a little earlier at the same location and waited for the ideal shot to occur.
Hermis Valiyandiyil
India / UAE
Hermis Haridas, an accomplished wildlife photographer and photography mentor, is widely recognized for his exceptional talent in capturing the beauty and essence of the natural world. As the founder of Paws Trails and Mara Trails Camp, Hermis has dedicated his life to protecting and preserving wildlife habitats while showcasing their splendor through his lens. With an unwavering passion for the wild, he has spent countless hours in the wilderness, patiently waiting for the perfect shot and documenting the untamed wonders of nature. Through his enthralling images, Hermis not only spreads knowledge and creates awareness about the need to protect animals, but he also encourages others to explore the world in order to appreciate and preserve the planet’s unique biodiversity.