Prof. S.A. Hussain a well known ornithologist and my GURU is no more.

Prof. S.A. Hussain a well known ornithologist and my GURU is no more.
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

It was shock to me when Dr Bharatesh mentioned to me yesterday morning of the great loss....

I was in touch with him in the last few days and he wasn't doing well. He was hospitalized and he got discharged day before. He had a heat-attack at midnight .. leaving behind only memories .....

The last I spoke with him was on 21st. He called me on 21st Dec from Uinty Hospital Mangalore. He mentioned that he is doing better and he would like to join me to Kundapur to watch the winter migrants.
He said will make arrangements for that. I called him back on the 23rd to discuss on the plans of Kundapur visit. But I could talk to him. Unfortunately we couldn't make it...

I pray for the departed soul, pray to HIM for the spiritual guidance ....

His blog...

hussainanekere.blogspot.com

Brown breasted flycatcher @ Karkala , Karnataka

Brown breasted flycatcher @ Karkala , Karnataka
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Thanks to Dr.Krishi , for allowing me to use his new Camera Canon 7D . Excellent AF and has video recording capability of this camera .

Multiplied..

Multiplied..
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Aeshana, keshana and Samee ...

while they were playing

Red-rumped swallow

Red-rumped swallow
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

2009_12_02
Karkala, Karnatka.

Shiva

Red-rumped

Red-rumped swallow

Red-rumped swallow
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

2009_12_02
Karkala, Karnatka.

Shiva

Red-rumped

Barn Owl Brood

Barn Owl Brood
Originally uploaded by wildxplorer.

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last year !....

last year !....
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

A brown hawk

A brown hawk
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Working late night, at midnight heard this guy was calling out. Could locate the bird and with the help of torch I couldnt manage only this much. Date : 2009_09_10

Royal Challenge photographer

I have applied for The Royal Challengers Banglore - Fanatic Fans Challenge.

As a winner I will stand to be a part of the official RCB team on their tour to Airtel Champions League.

You can visit my application page by clicking on this link here. Cast your vote and also become a fan.

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Boating at Anekere ( Karkala ) !

Kf @ Anekre, Karkala
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

The organizer were successful in starting the boating at Anekre with the help of Purasabhe has started the boating in Anekere two days ago. There was concern shown to bird life and the bio-diverse rich lake. All just to have JOYFUL TIME! HUMANS have gone greedy over using the nature's resource.

There are lakes which has no bird life and water tanks which are infact good for boating are not being used for this cause. The organizers could have used those lakes for boating, if at all one wanted !

Just the thought always comes to me "Who cares about nature !"

Am I

Am I
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

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My Review of Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer AutoFocus Super Telephoto Lens with Case & Hood - USA

Originally submitted at Adorama

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer AutoFocus Super Telephoto Lens with Case & Hood - USA

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Image Stabilizer AutoFocus Super Telephoto Lens with Case & Hood - USA

Wildlife

By Shiva from karkala, karnataka,india on 12/22/2008

 

5out of 5

Pros: Strong Construction, Quick Focus, Consistent Output, Sharp Focus

Cons: Heavy

Best Uses: General Use, Special Effects, Wildlife

Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Wonderful lens for wildlife, I have been enjoying the quality and reach with this lens. I had owned 300mmf4 earlier and I see the reach & quality is superb with this lens.

Malabar whistling thrush, Endemic of western ghat

Tags: Made with Product

(legalese)

My Review of LensCoat Lens Cover for the Canon 500mm f/4.0 IS Lens - Army Digital Camo (dc)

Originally submitted at Adorama

LensCoat Lens Cover for the Canon 500mm f/4.0 IS Lens - Army Digital Camo (dc)

LensCoat Lens Cover for the Canon 500mm f/4.0 IS Lens - Army Digital Camo (dc)

Wildlife

By Shiva from Karkala, karnataka, India on 12/22/2008

 

5out of 5

Pros: Easy To Use, Reliable

Best Uses: Traveling, Everyday use

Describe Yourself: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Wonderful lens for wildlife, I have been enjoying the quality and reach with this lens. I had owned 300mmf4 earlier and I see the reach & quality is superb with this lens.

Malabar whistling thrush, Endemic of western ghat

Tags: Made with Product, Using Product, Picture of Product

(legalese)

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Eurasian Curlew @ Mulki , DK, Karnataka.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/379067492/, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Hope the ID is correct, not a clear and close shot.

Common Redshank @ Mulki, DK, Karnataka.

Common Redshank @ Mulki, DK, Karnataka., originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Pacific reef heron @ Mulki, DK, karnataka.

Pacific reef heron @ Mulki, DK, karnataka., originally uploaded by shivanayak.

With a catch.

Rock Thrush @ Durga, karkala, karnataka.

Rock Thrush @ Durga, karkala, karnataka., originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cinclorhynchus - Male



Not a good light for the 300mmf4 lens .

thrush @ Durga, karkala, karnataka

thrush @ Durga, karkala, karnataka, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Orange-headed thrush.

Nikon lens for sale

Nikon set for sale

I am selling my Nikkor lens. Below are the details and the price expected.

80-400mm VR Nikkor lens 54k ($1200) 7 months old, negotiable price. 8 years US Warranty.(+Nikon 77mm Neutral clear filter, Rs 4k ($85) )

Check http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/ shot using the above. And for more information on lens check bhphoto

Reason to sell is that I am buying the prime lense.
reach me at shivanayak AT rediffmail.com

Malabar Parakeet, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Feeding herself..

Nikon set for sale

I am selling all my Nikon equips. Below are the details and the price expected.

80-400mm VR Nikkor lens 54k ($1200) 6 months old, negotiable price. 8 years US Warranty.
(+Nikon 77mm Neutral clear filter, Rs 4k ($85) )


Check http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/ shot using the above. And for more information on lens check bhphoto

Reason to sell is that I am moving on to the prime lenses in Canon and camera.
reach me at shivanayak AT rediffmail.com

Best Wishes.

Karkala a place to visit.

Karkala is a place in Udupi district, Karnataka, India and is located about 40 km from the city Udupi and about 450 km from Bangalore. The name Karkala has been derived from the Kannada word karikallu, meaning black stones.
Karkala is a town of historical importance and a famous pilgrim centre for Jains. The famous single stone 42-foot (13 m) statue Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali) is located about 1 km from the center of the town. There are about 18 Jain basadis here. The Bahubali statue is the second tallest in the State. This monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali was installated at Karkala on February 13, 1432 on the instructions of the pontiff of Karkala, Lalitakeerti.
The other statues of Bahubali in the state are at Shravanabelagola installed by Chamundaraya, which is 57 feet tall, at Venur installed by Timmaraja, which is 35 feet (11 m) tall, and at Dharmasthala installed by D. Veerendra Heggade, which is 39 feet (12 m) tall.
Every 12 years, thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a ceremony where the statue is then bathed and anointed with libations such as milk, water, and saffron paste. And sprinkled with powders of sandalwood, turmeric, and vermilion. The last Mahamastakabhisheka was held in February 2002, next will be in 2014 A.D.Karkala is having many piligrimage centre like attur churche and lord padu tirupati venkateshvara temple situated in the karkala town itself.it is 45km from the iron mining centre KUDREMUKHA and 40 km from another piligrim centre SRINGERI & HORANADU.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karkala

Nikkor 70-300mm G lens for sale

I have Nikkor lens 70-300mm Nikkor G lens (one year and two months old) for sale. Lens is in good condition, please email me if you are interested.


Here are the shots that I have taken with this lens.






Note: Reason to sell is, I have 80-400mm Nikkor VR lens.


Links to the info on lens and UV filters.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=207359&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

and

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=11969&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

thank you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/

none

none, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

unsual

unsual, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

on top

on top, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Shrike

Shrike, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

light

light, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

not sure

not sure, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

magic throught window

magic throught window, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

the same pose

the same pose, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/60782524/"> earlier

again!

again!, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

as per
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/59994424/">Suddu request.

Magic thru window

Magic thru window, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Scaly breasted munia.

mom

mom, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Mom standing next to Indica. The temple in background is 'Chaturmukha basadi'.

Green bee eater

Green bee eater, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action #5



(slightly out of focus)

sunsets

sunsets, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

sunsets are most loving time for last few days, no rain just clouds.

Sunbird

Sunbird, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

purple rumped sunbird (female)

Drango facing Myna

Drango facing Myna, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Green bee eater

Green bee eater, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action #4

Green bee eater

Green bee eater, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action #3

natural

natural, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

its mostly green now

its mostly green now, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

drive thru way

drive thru way, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Green bee eaters hunt

Green bee eaters hunt, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action #2

light

light, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action 1 2 3

action 1 2 3, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

they were too active.

Green bee eater on natural perch

Green bee eater on natural perch, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

action #1

Peaceful deepavali

Peaceful deepavali, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Dad in meditation.

Joyful deepaval

Joyful deepaval, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Mom.

Deepavali

Deepavali, originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Deepavali (festival of lights)