📷 Celebrating ‘Nature Photography Day’ with our Global Local Guides - TravellerG 🌿

[TravellerG]

My dear friends,

Did you know that June 15th is “Nature Photography Day”? While it might have just passed, the spirit of capturing the stunning world around us is something we enjoy every single day. This day is a moment to pause, appreciate, and capture the beauty of our natural world. For many of us, Local Guides, exploring and documenting nature is not just a hobby; it’s our way of life.

Nature Photography Matters

In today’s digital age, photos have the power to raise awareness about conservation, promote hidden green spaces, and inspire others to explore the outdoors. By adding nature photos to Google Maps or sharing them in Connect posts, we’re helping others discover and care for these serene spots.

Responsible Nature Photography Through the Lens of Local Guides

Documenting Biodiversity – From butterflies to a cut piece of a fruit, every detail matters. Exploring Urban Nature – Even cities have green corners worth noticing.Promoting Eco-Tourism – Highlighting responsible travel through natural wonders. Sustainability and Accessibility - As the responsibility of LGs, let us include these aspects too.

Tips for Better Nature Photography

I practice these simple tips - maybe it can help you too…
Use natural light, especially during golden hours.
Focus on composition—sometimes, less is more.
Use Zoom/Macro photography - most of the mobiles have these features.
Embrace Different Perspectives: Get down low, climb higher (safely, of course!), or shoot from an unexpected angle.
Be patient - Nature rewards those who wait.
Respect the environment - don’t disturb flora or fauna for our shooting.

Indian Leopard captured using Sony RX10 M4 at ‘BannerGhatta National Park, Bangalore’

A few more shots from my collection:

Hope you all will like it…

Please Join the Celebration!

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Though this is not a ‘Challenge’, kindly share your favourite nature photos in the comments below. Let’s fill Connect with the beauty of our Nature! Also, add the location of the shot through a Google Maps link.

[YOHANREDDY]

These photos are so amazing, sir. @TravellerG

[Gouri.PS]

Thank you for sharing these amazing pictures along with tips @TravellerG sir

[Laurent]

Hi @TravellerG !
Actually me personally I like it ( it’s great and captivating) and I think it’s the case for All of our community members..( sorry! Anyway I just judge it by it’s captivity)
And we’ll it’s not an challenge but I think you send me to either my gallery to found an suitable for presentation or search one by exploration..
thanks for your words and note that such wonderful words are things that increase our strength and trough them ,we teach , share and heal someone …
And it’s a specially what as LG we did a single day so far and keep doing.. great so..
#LG

[mrinmoiHossain]

Beautiful and lovely captured, @TravellerG. A few days ago, during my trip to Nepal, I also captured this photo of nature which I usually do.

[Reeshav.Das]

Being a photography enthusiast, I’m really glad to join in this celebration !!!
Here are some of my mobile photography:

Do share your views

[SarathUpendran]

@TravellerG the pics are so amazing… I love how you used macro photography… expecially in taking the pic of that butterfly … And thanks for sharing the tips with us

[GasparKaren]

@TravellerG Beautiful image captures. Congratulations on the post!

[ReshamDas]

Some great captures

[Radhika26]

Wonderful very helpful article sir. Thank you very much. Learnt lot of tips from your article.

[NareshDarji]

What a beautiful celebration of Nature Photography Day! @TravellerG
Thank you for sharing these amazing pictures with us.

[SonamW]

@TravellerG , Thank you for sharing tips of photography, your Nature photographs are marvellous, taking a cue from your suggestion,I shall try my hand on photography and share here. Regards and best wishes

[curatorofmemory]

@TravellerG . Wonderful pics. Thanks for sharing

[TusharSuradkar]

From faraway rainbows to close-up views of a butterfly and a sunflower, all photos are mesmerizingly beautiful @TravellerG and a great inspiration to do our best to capture photos that impress.

[cuicani]

@TravellerG Oh, my! You just let me remember a beautiful trip I made two years ago to Costa Rica, which is a particularly natural country. I could visit three national parks in the same week!!! PURA VIDA!!!

Of course I’ll share some pics of nature:

Monkey at Manuel Antonio National Park (Quepos, Costa Rica)

Manuel Antonio National Park · Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

The Birth of a Butterfly at La Paz Waterfalls National Park (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park · 6R3Q+Q9P, Provincia de Alajuela,...

Thank you for bringing back those memories. Take care,
Cuicani

[Nomad_Enkay]

Thankyou so much @TravellerG sir ji for sharing the mesmerizing pictures, on this occasion really all are breathe taking photographs

[jaisoncbe]

Beautiful photos sir @TravellerG
Here are some of my nature collection

[Theenan]

வணக்கத்திற்குரிய @TravellerG ,
.
இயற்கையான பூக்கள் மனதிற்க்கினியதாகவே
அமைகின்றன.

இந்த காட்டுப்பூவின் அழகை காணலாம்.
நன்றி.

[NandKK]

Such a thoughtful and visually stunning post, @TravellerG Sir.

You’ve truly captured the essence of Nature Photography Day—not just through your lens, but also through your words and insights.

Your butterfly and leopard shots are particularly striking, and the practical tips you shared are gold for both beginners and experienced photographers alike. I also loved how you emphasized responsible and eco-conscious photography—it’s something we should all be mindful of.

I’ll definitely be inspired to look through my own gallery and share a few favorites soon.

Sir, out of all your nature photos, which location has left the strongest emotional impact on you while shooting?

[TravellerG]

Thank you very much for your kind words, dear @YOHANREDDY …
Could you please add any photo of Nature related topic, please
Regards