How to photograph wildlife? Hear it from an expert

Rooted in the belief that every photograph tells a compelling story, Sony BBC invited entries for the third edition of the photography competition Earth In Focus. Additionally, the top 15 winners also receive an opportunity to learn from the contest judge Supreet Sahoo, an avid birdwatcher and an award-winning photographer with a specialty in tropical bird photography. Since I have spent a lot of time back home with my parents in Odisha, I have had my fair share of birding in wetlands and mangrove forests as well,” he explains adding that judging the Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus’ contest was an enriching experience. On his experience in tropical rainforests, he says, “ Latin America is the most biodiverse continent on the planet and the fact that I call incredible countries like Costa Rica and Colombia my second home makes it really easy for me.” The photographer, who started his bird photo tour company Tropical Photo Tours in 2017, advocates ethics in wildlife photography at workshops and photo tours. As long as we do not disturb the species in their natural habitat, it is okay to click them.” While praising the work done by wildlife photographers in the country, he says wildlife photography is one of the most lucrative careers, but is also one of the most difficult ones to get through and make a good living.