Hello,

After consecutive successful workshops in 2008 and on popular demand we are back with the workshop on 'Nature and Wildlife Photography & Post Processing' by Sachin Rai on 28th Feb and 1st March 2009.

The Workshop would entail intensive sessions on the technical as well as practical aspects of nature photography and hands-on training on how to suitably post-process or edit your photographs. The participants would be guided by the eminent and well-awarded photographer Sachin Rai* and we are confident that the participants will greatly benefit from this workshop.

*About Sachin Rai

Stepping into the photography scenario about a decade ago, Sachin has passionately explored far and wide corners of the country to capture vivid images of wildlife ranging from tiny beetles, rare herpeto-fauna to the mighty beasts of forests and deserts. His photographs have found their way into a variety of magazines, newspapers, books and calendars. He has very liberally shared his evolved sense of design for making films, developing literature or presentations to facilitate conservation objectives of several organizations. Apart from a special mention, Sachin received the Sanctuary Asia - ABN Amro Award for the Photographer of the Year (2007) and also the Joint Second Prize for Photography at the same event. He has also received a Special Mention in the Better Photography Wildlife Contest in Jan 2009.

In his own words, "Exploring the wonders of wilderness is a fervor I cultivated since childhood. Wildlife and Nature photography gives me immense pleasure and contentment and I would like to spend all my life chasing my passion and initiating people into this marvellous world!"

For a glimpse into his work please visit the following URLs:

http://www.indianaturewatch.net/view_cat.php?tag=Sachin+Rai OR http://205.134.232.73/~inw/view_cat.php?tag=Sachin+Rai

http://www.kolkatabirds.com/osachin.htm

http://www.kolkatabirds.com/photo/sachinprofile.htm