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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Through My Lens: 2023 Highlights

Alright, friends, let's rewind the clock to 2023! 

I took my camera on a wild ride through Bangalore's birdwatching spots and a few out of town family trips, bagging some lifers and creating lots of pleasant memories. 

Sorting through the photo chaos was absolute madness, but I cherry-picked some without diving too deep. Join me in this visual recap.



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A misty January with dewdrops and cute migratory birds.







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Spotted some interesting birds during early morning walks with my wife in February.






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March brought more migratory birds and beautiful sunrises.









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Took a road trip in April, discovering the allure of ancient temples.






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In May, scored some lifers during a family trip to a hill station.






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Enjoyed some delightful bird actions in June.





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In July, my lifer count grew as I and the birds exchanged curious glances.









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In August, I encountered more lifers and took clichéd shots on an out of town trip with my wife.











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September was all about capturing action-packed bird shots.







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October unveiled foggy landscapes, fascinating birding, and buttering moments.












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In November, went on an out of town trip with my wife, discovering abundant wildlife and spotting some new lifers.


















December was a delight for bird sightings, and another out of town journey added to the joy. Loads of photos are waiting to be downloaded, and it looks like the excitement will spill over into next year.








Sending my heartfelt thanks for your visits to my blog in the past year. Looking forward to your continued support in the upcoming year. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous 2024!

Linked with Mosaic Monday

42 comments:

  1. Wonderful! Wishing you both a good year ahead. Aloha

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  2. Amazing collections of photos. Best wishes for 2024, Greetings

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  3. You always share so much beauty in your surroundings. I love your look back at the year - I'm also looking forward to a new year of finds and captures with you. Happy New Year!

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  4. I love your 2023 highlights. So many great photos and wonderful memories. Wishing you a happy 2024!!

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  5. What a great showcase of the year. The dragonfly shot is most incredible

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  6. What a marvelous year of beautiful birds captured by your lens! Thank you for sharing the wonder of nature!

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  7. That's spectacular rewind with versatility! Perhaps I missed some of your blogs. Where did you spot gray headed canary flycatcher?

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    1. I spotted it on a rainy day at Sims park, Coonoor.

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  8. Hello Shiju,
    This is a beautiful overview of the year 2023.
    There are some real gems of photos.
    I wish you and all your loved ones a very good and healthy 2024.
    Greetings Irma

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  9. Great pictures, great memories. Now it’s on to another year and more of the same!

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  10. Your photos inspire me to get my "big camera" off of my desk and work on my photography more in the upcoming new year. Your photos are always so excellent. Thank you for linking up and always sharing your photos. Best wishes for a happy new year.

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  11. The variety of fauna in your continent is just amazing. So many cute critters!
    Shrikes, Kingfishers and Bee-eaters remain my favourites.
    Happy New Year!

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  12. Hello, Shiju,
    What a wonderful collection of photos and a great look back at the past year. You saw so many beautiful birds, awesome travels and lovely family images. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a safe and happy weekend. Best wishes for a Happy New Year! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  13. So many beautiful birds and insects (well rendered too) that I can't pick a favorite. Well done sir.

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  14. I love all your photos! It's lovely to look back at the past year.
    The butterflies are so beautiful!
    Happy New Year!

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  15. The best photos are of you and your wife at sunset! They are gorgeous! It's hard to choose a favorite bird but I love that bat and the owls. I think those colorful birds in the water are Ibis and I love them too. Happy New year my friend!

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  16. ...Shiju, you had a fabulous journey throught 2023 and I appreciate you taking me along to see the sights. I wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year. Where are we going next?

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  17. Your recap is magnificent, an absolute work of art. Fit for a book. I remember many of these ... the capture that feels particularly joyful is the one of your son and wife immersed in the drops.

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  18. Your recap is magnificent, an absolute work of art. Fit for a book. I remember many of these ... the capture that feels particularly joyful is the one of your son and wife immersed in the drops. PS: Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year full of wonders for you to photograph!

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  19. What a great photo show from the past year. May many more follow in the new year.

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  20. Oh what a wonderful way to honor 2023 with your very professional photos ~ all of them excellent ~ You and your wife make a handsome and divine couple ~ Thanks for commenting on my blog this past year and your comment today about the horseshoes was very inspiring ~ namaste ~ Happy New Year to you ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  21. You had an amazing year with photography and your travels. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2024!!

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  22. What lovely photos for a rewind love the atmoshere of the misty one too :-)

    Have a 2024 tastic week 👍

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  23. Your photos are positively intoxicating. Thank you so much for sharing them at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/01/chateau-de-thorens-de-sales-family-home.html.
    Happy new year to you and your family!

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  24. Incredible photography, Shiju!
    Wishing you a year filled with joy, growth, and beautiful moments.
    Happy 2024!

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  25. You have so many beautiful images! I hope you and your family have a great new year.

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  26. Another years of amazing photos. Thank you for sharing your beautiful views of your world. I'm looking forward to visiting you in 2024.

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  27. All these photos are absolutely stunning! I especially enjoy the action shots and the colorful birds that are very different from the ones I see in my part of the world. Happy New Year!

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  28. Superb colajul. An nou cu bucurii si multe fotografii!

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  29. fantastic shots....
    Happy new year and wish all the best for you and yours.

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  30. What a beautiful collection of photos from the year. I know it can be hard to select which ones to present for an end-of-year post. I love all the birds and other critters, but I must also highlight that one towards the beginning that features water droplets on a spider web. That was spectacular!

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  31. your photos are beautiful, charming moments you captured, congratulations!
    Happy New Year to you and your wife!

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  32. The holidays are finally over.

    Now we are curious to see what the turn of the year will bring? Hopefully more peace, more insight into sustainability for the whole of nature. It is urgently needed!

    Thank you so much for this wonderful post,
    MosaicMonday

    Greetings from Heidrun, I wish you and your family a healthy, happy new year 2024

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  33. (Suzana) Magnificent images! Congratulations!
    Happy WW and a Happy New Year!

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  34. Wow so many amazing shoots from your camera view

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  35. Today, Russell T. Davies hits back at the complaints about the transgender ‘Doctor Who’ character. To read more, go to www.emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com. Thank you very much. -- Emily Shorette ps - The last butterfly is absolutely gorgeous!

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  36. You did a great job in 2023...
    Happy new year to you and yours.... wish you all the best.

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  37. Well, I am speechless. I have always admired your photography, and seeing 2023 compiled in one place is mind-blowing. And I love the collage at the beginning, too. Happy New Year!

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  38. I adore the water droplets on the spiderwebs - such a gorgeous picture. Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.

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  39. Hi Shiju, First of all, I always love your header images. Today’s is so cool! Once again I feel like I’ve just picked up the National Geographic when I scroll through your photos. Excellent work and thank you for sharing! John PS Say hello to the Mrs. and tell her she is lucky to have a great photographer in her life. 😊

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