The two-day exhibition of photographs of
birds of Indore concluded on Sunday with a talk by UK based Kaustubh Rishi on ‘How
can photographers contribute to environmental and wildlife conservation?’
“Conservation photography is the active use
of the photographic process and its products, within the parameters of
photojournalism, to advocate for conservation outcomes,” Rishi explained. The
concept combines nature photography with the proactive, issue-oriented approach
of documentary photography as an agent for protecting nature and improving the
biosphere and natural environment.
The group of photographers including Padma
Shri Bhalu Mondhe, Kaustubh Rishi, Ajay Gadikar, Ritesh Khabia, Vipul Saxena,
Neel Gadikar and others exhibited about 72 photographs of birds of Indore in
the exhibition organised by The Nature Volunteers.
//To begin conservation photography…
Start work near your home: You are likely
to have the biggest impact nearer home, and often it's local issues that are
overlooked by other photographers and in need of attention.
Research and make connections: Begin by
reading anything you can get your hands on about a subject. Learn and read
about your subject that is birds, their habitat, actions and nature.
Find your vision: There are many ways to
approach the same topic. Conservation photography can involve fine art
photography, portraits of birds or humans, photojournalism, or traditional
nature and wildlife photography. Study and decide your style.
Give context and share your images to reach
maximum people.
Urban birding areas in Indore specially
for our readers
Ornithologist Ajay Gadikar shared some
urban birding areas in Indore, where photographers can begin their adventure
and conservation photography exclusively with us:
Regal Square: a host to variety of birds
including hornbills and parakeets.
Railway Station: a great place to click
flocks of birds.
Residency area: this is a great place to
witness diversity of birds in the city.
Forest area nursery: with many old trees,
this is one place, where one can capture nesting also during particular season.
Horticultural college: a variety of birds
can been seen picking up food from the ground.
Holkar college, IIM (Indian Institute of
Management), Indore, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Indore, SGSITS (Shri
Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science) and other areas with
trees.