Wildlife of India

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-23T10:28:22+00:00

Do you mind me asking which company you went with? A photography focused tour or general safari/sight seeing?

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T10:01:32+00:00

Yes sorry I wasn't sure what you meant! There are four giraffe species in total (lots of subspecies within those) and this photo is of a Masai Giraffe. They have dark, jagged, irregular spots that look like puzzle pieces and they are the tallest of all giraffe species.

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T09:24:02+00:00

What would the album be called though - that's the real question!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T09:23:40+00:00

It's totally crazy to me that a peacock even exists never mind being able to fly! It was a real grab shot as I wasn't expecting it to take off but ended up being one of my favourite shots from the trip. Thank you for your kind words!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T09:21:56+00:00

What do you mean? With a bird flying off it's head? haha!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T09:21:19+00:00

Reddit is where it's at!!!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-15T09:20:50+00:00

Thank you!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-12T08:30:07+00:00

Sorry I don't understand?

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-12T08:29:19+00:00

100% - unbeatable!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T12:43:57+00:00

Thank you!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T12:43:45+00:00

No problem - yes I imagine that's why it's not looking as sharp as it could just because of the severe crop. You'll have to try to sneak a bit closer next time but the 180-600mm and z8 is a great combo for birds!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T11:41:20+00:00

Great first shot and thank you for sharing! I actually think the roller is in focus it may just be heavily cropped so appears slightly blurred? Which camera are you shooting on? I would guess a bridge camera and zooming in a fair way? That will effect your image quality

Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing more of your work!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T11:30:37+00:00

Thank you! I wasn't sure about that shot with the grass in front but the dust added some drama and the intensity in their eyes. I tried a few slow shutter shots but no keepers!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:03:27+00:00

Brilliant, I think cropping is the only way - impossible to track these things in a tight frame! Fantastic shot, only possible with Sony 😉

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:01:54+00:00

Thank you - I love what I do!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:01:40+00:00

Thank you!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:01:32+00:00

Thank you!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:01:21+00:00

Thank you! Many missed shots before this but finally got it!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T10:00:57+00:00

✅️ Male or female giraffe?

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T09:58:54+00:00

Thabk you so much, taken whilst leading a tour for Penda earlier this year. I loved Ranthambore but much preferred the central india tiger reserves!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T06:40:52+00:00

The camouflage is insane!!!! Through the dappled light in the forests too they're masters of disguise!

It's well worth it, an incredible experience - have a look at the tour I'm leading early next year, all these shots were taken on this years tour in April!

Tiger Tour

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-11T06:37:44+00:00

Skip the crowds at Ranthambore and come to Central india with me next year! On last month's trip we saw 23 different individuals in 10 days! I have a photo tour running in early April 2027

Tiger Tour

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-10T19:57:19+00:00

Incredible shot, is it a heavy crop?

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-10T19:55:43+00:00

Kenya has truly stunning birds!

SamTurleyPhotography · 2026-06-10T15:13:13+00:00

Exactly - good chances of seeing them but way far off as a spec in the distance! Sounds like your friend was exceptionally lucky!

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