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Name: Nitin Sonawane
Picture title: Wings on fire
Category: Birds
Nationality:
 India
Occupation: Part-time Photographer. A Businessman by Professional in the field of computers & electronics.

Technical information
Camera: Canon 5D MARK III
Lens: Canon 300mm 2.8 is + Canon Extender EF 2x
EXIF: 1/3200 Sec,  f8 , ISO-800, -1 compensation, Focal length 600MM
Accessories: Canon Extender EF 2x, Handheld Shot

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Nitin Sonawane | Wings on fire

Name: Nitin Sonawane
Picture title: Wings on fire
Category: Birds
Nationality:
 India
Occupation: Part-time Photographer. A Businessman by Professional in the field of computers & electronics.

Technical information
Camera: Canon 5D MARK III
Lens: Canon 300mm 2.8 is + Canon Extender EF 2x
EXIF: 1/3200 Sec,  f8 , ISO-800, -1 compensation, Focal length 600MM
Accessories: Canon Extender EF 2x, Handheld Shot

Nitin Sonawane says:

This type of photo was in my mind for a long time and this time it was possible to have that click. After the winter most of the farmers burn their crop waste and because of the fire insects fly to save their lives and black drongos take the advantage of this situation while this was happening, I had this click that seems to be like a wing on fire painting….. Idea – I got it in my mind when I saw some farmers burning their fields and birds flying across them. I thought about the picture frame and that the photograph should become a dramatic event in itself because the dark red/orange flames and a bird hunting insects with it should be a great masterpiece.

The species (black drongo) is known for its aggressive behavior and fearless birds, and although only 28 cm in length, they will attack much larger species that enter their nesting territory, including crows and birds of prey. This behavior led to their former name king crow. Smaller birds often nest in the well-guarded vicinity of a nesting black drongo. They are capable of producing a wide range of calls. The photo was taken near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

 

About Nitin Sonawane:

About Nitin Sonawane:

India

  • I am a passionate wildlife photographer highly obsessed with the flora and fauna of India. 
  • Over the last 10 years, I have visited many wildlife sanctuaries and National parks in search of Birds and Mammals. 
  • I love photographing wildlife and educating the people around me about the importance of Wildlife Conservation.

ACHIEVEMENTS :  

  • Nature’s Best Photography Asia 2015 High Honor Award (Top 5 in Birds Category) from Asia’s most popular wildlife Photography Competition.
  • National Degree in Photography AFIP ( Artist Federation of Indian Photography).
  • Winner of wildlife magazine SAEVUS National Contest WE ARE FAMILY.
  • Received Gold medals and Many Silver & Bronze medals from the Federation of Indian Photography.
  • 1st Price Winner in Indian wildlife, Claws.N.Wings, ColourPro Photography Competition. 
  • Has been acknowledged in many International, National, and State competitions.

www.nitinsonawanephotography.in

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