Akshay Khanna Wildlife Photography

@akshaykhanna.com

5211 Followers 126 Following

Wildlife Photographer | Capturing Nature’s Untamed Wonders | 📸 Nikon Z8 & D7500 |🌟 Featured on NatGeo, BBC Wildlife, & AP Magazine | IG: lensonwildlife | Vero: akshaykhanna 📍New Delhi, India https://lensonwildlife.com

Oriental Pied Hornbill perched on a tree trunk in warm morning light, holding a Giant African Land Snail shell in its bill. A nest cavity is visible directly below the bird on the same trunk. Photographed at Lodhi Garden, Delhi.

Short-eared owl perched upright on a weathered wooden post, set against a softly blurred mustard field. The bird faces slightly to the right, with one bright yellow eye catching the light. The background transitions from green and yellow tones to a muted grey sky, creating a calm, minimal composition with ample negative space.

A Painted Stork stands in the foreground while a line of photographers crouch and aim long telephoto lenses from behind, creating a scene of intense focus on the bird. Bharatpur, India.

Pied Kingfisher in mid-flight carrying a fish in its beak, with a fine trail of water droplets suspended behind it against a softly blurred background.

An Indian Pitta stands on a slanted branch in a forest, its colorful plumage visible—green back, turquoise wing patch, buff-orange belly, and a dark eye stripe, with soft green bokeh behind.

A male blackbuck stands partially surrounded by tall dry grass in Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan. It faces forward with a calm, alert expression, its long spiraled horns forming a symmetrical frame above its head. The dark facial markings contrast with its lighter body, while the soft, golden background remains clean and out of focus.

Two Black-winged Kites are captured mid-air against a pale, high-key sky, holding a brief pause during an aerial conflict. Their wings are outstretched with subtle contrast, and a measured distance separates them, creating a calm, minimalist composition despite the underlying tension.

A Laggar Falcon in mid-flight over scrub habitat in Bikaner, wings arched and tail fanned wide. Its legs hang slightly below the body as it slows in the air. The bird is sharply detailed against a smooth, softly blurred background of muted earthy tones, highlighting its controlled posture in flight.

White-browed Fantail perched on a short wooden stump, tail fully fanned into a wide semicircle with brown feathers tipped in white. The bird faces sideways, showing a sharp eye and distinct white eyebrow, against a smooth, softly blurred green and brown background.

White-throated Kingfisher in flight carrying a small prey, wings spread with water droplets trailing, against a soft blurred background. Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

Two Indian Desert Foxes standing upright and playfully interacting in dry scrub habitat in Bikaner, Rajasthan. One fox rests its forelegs on the other as they engage in bonding behaviour, surrounded by sparse grass and thorny bushes under warm light.

Spotted owlet perched on a curved tree branch against a smooth green background, facing the camera with bright yellow eyes and a direct, alert gaze.

Short-eared Owl in flight at Dhanauri wetlands, wings fully spread and eyes focused, captured in soft morning light against a clear sky.

Egyptian Vulture captured mid-movement in grassland, with one wing partially raised and body leaning forward. Its yellow face and pale plumage stand out against a soft green background, with layered flight feathers visible and a focused, intent posture.

Steppe Eagle in Bikaner lifting off from dry grassland, wings fully spread and glowing in warm golden light, talons just off the ground, with a soft, blurred desert background.

Russet Sparrow perched on a bright red rhododendron flower, photographed in Ramgarh, Uttarakhand. The bird shows a warm chestnut crown, white underparts, and a distinct black throat patch. It is sharply in focus against a soft, blurred background of red blooms and green foliage, creating strong subject isolation and contrast.

Pied Kingfisher flying low over water, flicking its head back with a curved spray of droplets around it, eye partly covered by a pale membrane.

A silhouetted spotted deer stands on a forest path framed by arching trees. Soft fog and golden backlight create a glowing tunnel effect through the woodland at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan.

A dark silhouette of a raptor flying across the glowing disk of the rising sun. The bird’s wings are spread wide as it crosses the sun, creating an eclipse-like moment against a deep orange sunrise sky. The lower part of the frame fades into darker reddish tones, emphasizing the minimalist scene and the powerful contrast between the bird and the sun.

Two Glossy Ibises confront each other mid-air above a misty wetland in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, India. Both birds hover facing one another with wings spread wide and their long curved bills nearly touching during the aerial clash. One ibis raises its leg toward the other as droplets of water fall beneath them. Below the action, a dense group of Eurasian Coots sits closely together on a small muddy patch surrounded by shallow water, appearing calm while the dramatic interaction unfolds above.

Two Glossy Ibises confront each other mid-air above a misty wetland in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. The ibis on the right lifts one wing high while facing the other bird, which turns slightly away, showing iridescent green and bronze tones on its back and wings. Their long curved bills point toward one another as their legs dangle during the aerial interaction. Below them, a tightly packed group of Eurasian Coots sits together on a small muddy patch surrounded by shallow water, appearing calm beneath the dramatic moment above.

Three Common Cranes standing on a sandy mound in the grasslands of Tal Chhapar while a Blackbuck grazes behind them, its head visible between the cranes’ long legs. Soft green foliage and tree branches blur in the background, highlighting the interaction between migratory birds and a resident antelope.

Silhouette of an Indian Spotted Deer stag standing slightly left of center beneath a natural arch formed by dark trees. Warm golden light glows through mist in the background, creating a tunnel-like forest scene at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan. The stag’s antlers are sharply outlined against the illuminated haze.

A striking Indian Paradise Flycatcher perched sideways on a thin branch against a soft green forest backdrop. The bird has a glossy black crested head with a vivid blue eye-ring and bill, rich chestnut upperparts, and exceptionally long, flowing chestnut tail streamers that extend far below the branch. The background is smoothly blurred, highlighting the bird’s elegant form and dramatic tail length.

Action shot of a Pied Kingfisher rising from water with a fish in its beak. The bird is shedding water droplets in a dramatic spray against a blurred background. High-speed wildlife photography showing intense detail of the feathers and the catch.

A Laggar Falcon perched on a weathered stone pillar in the Thar Desert, gripping a Spiny-tailed Lizard in its talons. The falcon leans forward in a feeding posture, its hooked beak close to the lizard’s head. Warm desert light highlights the falcon’s brown plumage and long tail, while the background is softly blurred in muted green tones, isolating the bird against the smooth backdrop.

A Yellow-crowned Woodpecker clings vertically to the deeply fissured grey-brown bark of a tree in Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan. Its brilliant red and golden-yellow crown contrasts with a pale face marked by dark streaks and a bold black-and-white checkered pattern across its wings and back. The background fades into soft earth tones and green leaves, emphasizing the bird’s vivid crest and the rugged texture of the trunk.

A high-resolution wildlife photograph of an adult Asian elephant and its calf on a forest path. The adult elephant, seen from the side, uses its trunk to hold a leafy branch near its mouth. The smaller calf walks close to its mother’s side for protection. The image features warm, earthy tones and dappled sunlight filtering through a lush green jungle background.

A sharp, eye-level, full-body portrait of an Indian Golden Jackal walking directly toward the camera on a trail in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. The jackal has a focused, intense gaze with light-colored eyes and golden-brown fur. It is captured mid-stride with one front paw slightly lifted, set against a soft, blurred background of sun-drenched scrubland.

A Glossy Ibis captured mid-landing in Bharatpur, wings arched wide and feathers splayed as it descends. The bird’s copper-toned body and long curved bill stand out against a soft blue and green marsh backdrop with out-of-focus waterfowl below.

A tiger cub of tigress Riddhi walking forward through rocky terrain in Ranthambore, its body streaked with mud. The cub’s tail is raised, eyes focused ahead, with water droplets suspended in the air behind it.

Common Hawk-Cuckoo perched on a branch in dappled forest light, tossing a small insect upward from its open bill before swallowing. The bird shows grey upperparts, barred underparts, and a bright yellow eye.

Close-up portrait of an Indian Roller perched on a small dry branch at Sultanpur National Park. The bird shows a turquoise crown, streaked brown throat, buff-brown wings, and vivid blue underparts and tail. The background is softly blurred scrub vegetation, highlighting the bird’s detailed plumage and alert expression.

Juvenile Blackbuck standing alert in the grasslands of Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan. The young antelope faces the camera with ears raised, its soft brown coat and white underparts glowing in warm early morning light, surrounded by dry golden grasses and a softly blurred background.

White-throated Kingfisher intercepting a fish mid-air from an Oriental Darter in shallow water, wings fully spread, water rippling below. Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

A Black-necked Stork descends to land in a Bharatpur wetland, wings fully spread and backlit, red legs extended toward the water as splashes rise and other waterbirds react below.

A Dalmatian Pelican rests on open water in Bharatpur wetlands. The large white bird has a shaggy head, pale grey body, and a prominent orange-red throat pouch. The water around it is smooth with gentle ripples, creating a calm, monochromatic blue scene.

A male tiger, T120 “Charger,” resting on the forest floor in Ranthambore. The tiger looks off-camera with its mouth slightly open, upper canines visible, surrounded by dry leaves in soft, overcast morning light.

A White-throated Kingfisher tosses its prey mid-air while perched against a clear blue sky, showing its chestnut body, white throat, and red bill.

A Eurasian Wryneck perched on dry grass, feathers slightly ruffled, standing alert against a softly blurred green background.

An Indian Pitta flying in mid-air in Bhondsi. The bird has bright blue wings, a green back, orange underparts, and a black stripe across its eye. Its wings are open, showing a white patch and a hint of red near the tail. The background is soft green and blurred.

A Tawny Eagle captured mid-lift-off from the golden sand dunes of Bikaner, wings fully extended and dust trailing behind its powerful talons against a clear blue sky.

A Short-eared Owl perched on a bare branch against a softly blurred background of green and yellow fields. The owl’s sharp yellow eyes are fixed on the camera, while its mottled brown plumage blends beautifully with the natural tones around it. The scene evokes a quiet moment in the wild.

Close-up of a male tiger cub, offspring of Tigress Riddhi, walking forward through a forest clearing in Ranthambore, India. With intense amber eyes, muddy forepaws, and rich orange-black stripes, the tiger is captured mid-stride in a powerful and intimate portrait.

Two Indian Desert Foxes sit close together in dry, golden grassland. One fox looks directly at the camera with an alert, surprised expression, while the other is slightly turned, also gazing curiously toward the lens. A small shrub rises in the background, blending with the arid landscape.

A Steppe Eagle caught in a dynamic moment just as it begins to take off from dry, open ground. Its wings are partially spread, talons lifted mid-stride, and eyes intensely focused forward, capturing the raw power and precision of this majestic raptor.

A Eurasian Hoopoe in mid-flight with its wings fully spread, carrying a freshly caught insect in its long, slightly curved beak. The bird’s distinctive black-and-white wing pattern and fanned crest are visible, and the insect is clearly seen held tightly as the Hoopoe flies through a natural background.

A tigress known as Pedwaali walks confidently along a forest trail in the Dhikala zone of Corbett, partially emerging from dense green foliage. Her powerful frame and alert gaze reflect her strong presence along the Sambar Road stretch.

An in-flight close-up of a Red-rumped Swallow against a clear blue sky, showcasing its streamlined body, streaked throat, and outstretched wings in sharp detail.

A Laggar Falcon in flight carrying a spiny-tailed lizard as its kill. The falcon’s sharp gaze and powerful wings are captured mid-motion against a soft blue background

Steppe Eagle captured mid-flight in Tal Chhapar, showcasing its powerful wingspan and intense focus, set against the backdrop of golden grasslands.

Three spotted owlets perched on branches amid lush green foliage, all facing the camera with their striking yellow eyes. Two owlets sit closely together on the upper branch, while the third sits alone on a lower branch, creating a natural and symmetrical composition

Close-up of a Black-winged Stilt standing gracefully in a dry grassland, its long pink legs contrasting against the golden tones of the grass. The bird’s black-and-white plumage stands out, and it is captured in a relaxed pose with its head tilted downward, preening its feathers. A soft green background provides a serene natural setting.

Two Great Cormorants in a fierce tussle over a fish, with water droplets splashing around them. One cormorant is mid-flight, gripping the fish tightly in its beak, while the other lunges forward, attempting to snatch the prize. The scene captures the intensity of survival in the wild, set against a blurred background of water and foliage.

A vibrant Lesser Yellownape woodpecker perched on the trunk of a tree, displaying its striking yellow plumage, crimson crown, and spiky crest. The textured bark of the tree contrasts with the bird's bright feathers, set against a softly blurred natural background of green and brown hues.