This year, I turned my focus toward a truly fascinating subject: the Indian Flying Fox Bat (Fox Bat). With the aid of advanced camera technology, I challenged myself to create an image that blends wildlife behavior with visual storytelling. My vision was to capture a bat emerging from behind a tree, using its branches as a natural foreground frame. This approach stems from planned photography—a practice where patience, precision, and creativity come together to craft something extraordinary. The technique I applied here is a form of panning photography, which conveys motion within the still frame.

Technically, this has been one of the most demanding shots I have ever attempted. With every attempt, I experimented with different lenses and shutter speeds, constantly adapting to the conditions. The challenge was immense—at times, the camera locked focus on the tree instead of the bat, or missed the subject entirely mid-flight. Photographing a fast-moving bat, partially hidden and dramatically backlit, required days of effort and thousands of frames, with only a handful delivering satisfying results.

This particular photograph is special. It captures a rare, backlit composition that conveys both the mystery and grace of the flying fox in its natural habitat. To me, it represents more than a moment frozen in time—it embodies vision, persistence, and countless hours of dedication in the field.