A Master Wildlife Photographer, Conservationist and a wonderful human being. In memory of the late Aditya 'Dicky' Singh, celebrated famous Indian wildlife and tiger photographer, this episode features a conversation with us that took place just weeks before his untimely passing at only 57 years of age. Dicky, best known for his breathtaking tiger photographs and personal contributions to conservation in India, joins us for a eye-opening discussion. Through his engaging anecdotes and captivating storytelling, Dicky shares his journey from being a self-taught Nikon photographer, starting to work with a BBC production, and thanks to the insightful advice from mentors like Colin Johnson and Andy Rouse, he got to gaining global recognition for his outstanding work.

He emphasizes the importance of being a nature conservationist in first place and offers advice to aspiring photographers, urging them to focus more on composition rather than solely relying on the technical aspects of the camera. As we reflect on his life and career, his passion for environmental conservation, and his unique experiences capturing wildlife moments within India's natural habitats, we honor his memory and the legacy he leaves behind. Thank you for everything Dicky.

**The Transcription of this Episode is readable on our website**

Timeline:

00:00 Tribute to Dicky Singh

01:54 Intro

04:07 Aditya Singh's Early Life

08:38 Best Practices for Successful Wildlife Photography

10:36 A Typical Day of Tiger Photography with Aditya Singh

15:12 The Evolution of Camera Gear and Techniques in Wildlife Photography

27:19 The Art of Photo Processing

30:54 Conservationist or Photographer: A Personal Journey

38:53 Mentors in Photography

45:04 The Art of Seeing the Shot

49:37 The Final Thoughts and Reflections

Check out more of Aditya Dicky Singh's work:

Website: https://dickysingh.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdityaDickySingh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dickysingh/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/adityadickysin?lang=en

Sanctuary Nature Foundation article: https://www.sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/article/meet-aditya-dicky-singh

"Noor. Queen of Ranthambhore" book by Andy Rouse and Aditya Dicky Singh:  https://www.andyrouse.co.uk/index.php?s=product_detail&id=316

Tributes to the loss of Aditya Dicky Singh: https://www.adityadickysingh.in/

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