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In pictures: Young photographers get one with nature at contest hosted by Merlin Group

Cormorants, Baya Weavers, Red Vented Bulbuls, woodpeckers, kingfishers among the birds spotted and photographed

Subhadrika Sen Published 13.03.23, 03:43 PM
Merlin Group hosted a live nature photography contest at Ibiza, the Fern Resort and Spa, Kolkata, to offer budding photographers a platform to display their talents and also to create environmental awareness. The competition was held over two days – March 11 and 12. Registration to the event was free
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Merlin Group hosted a live nature photography contest at Ibiza, the Fern Resort and Spa, Kolkata, to offer budding photographers a platform to display their talents and also to create environmental awareness. The competition was held over two days – March 11 and 12. Registration to the event was free

All photos by Ashim Paul
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About 40 participants, including amateur photographers and budding nature photography enthusiasts, took part in the two-day event. They came from all around Kolkata and Hooghly, Singur, Barasat, Behala, Nagerbazar, Baguiati and more. Spotted, and captured through their lens, were birds like cormorants, Baya Weavers, Red Vented Bulbuls, woodpeckers, kingfishers and more
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About 40 participants, including amateur photographers and budding nature photography enthusiasts, took part in the two-day event. They came from all around Kolkata and Hooghly, Singur, Barasat, Behala, Nagerbazar, Baguiati and more. Spotted, and captured through their lens, were birds like cormorants, Baya Weavers, Red Vented Bulbuls, woodpeckers, kingfishers and more

Actor Badshah Moitra, a nature photography enthusiast, shared his experience with the participants and encouraged them to be on a constant lookout for frames to capture. ‘This is a wonderful initiative to inspire nature lovers and photographers,’ he said
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Actor Badshah Moitra, a nature photography enthusiast, shared his experience with the participants and encouraged them to be on a constant lookout for frames to capture. ‘This is a wonderful initiative to inspire nature lovers and photographers,’ he said

The event also included workshops conducted by professionals. Award-winning photographer Pubarun Basu (in picture) and Saroj Dora, specialist from SONY, shared tips on the use of technical equipment
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The event also included workshops conducted by professionals. Award-winning photographer Pubarun Basu (in picture) and Saroj Dora, specialist from SONY, shared tips on the use of technical equipment

Sushil Mohta, chairman, Merlin Group, said the initiative on conservation of nature had received good response. ‘We hope to continue next year also at a time when a lot of migratory birds will be there.’ Participants submitted photographs in five categories — Landscape: Co-existence of man and nature, Macro: The minute beauty of nature, Birds: Their habits and habitat, Flora & Fauna, and Life in Action. Participants were mentored and judged by photographers Pubarun Basu and Bisakha Dutta
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Sushil Mohta, chairman, Merlin Group, said the initiative on conservation of nature had received good response. ‘We hope to continue next year also at a time when a lot of migratory birds will be there.’ Participants submitted photographs in five categories — Landscape: Co-existence of man and nature, Macro: The minute beauty of nature, Birds: Their habits and habitat, Flora & Fauna, and Life in Action. Participants were mentored and judged by photographers Pubarun Basu and Bisakha Dutta

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