The Perfect Heist – Captured at Last"
For over 15 years, I’ve returned to the magical wetlands of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary—one of India’s finest havens for bird photography. Every visit reveals something new, but last year was exceptional.
A bloom of algae had spiked fish activity, drawing in opportunistic Darters. I observed a fascinating pattern: after catching a fish, the Darter would toss it mid-air to swallow—but lurking nearby, Grey Herons waited for that split-second flip. In a flash, they’d dive in, stealing the catch straight from the Darter’s beak.
This high-speed drama unfolds in the blink of an eye. I’ve chased this moment for years. And finally, with perfect light and timing, I captured it—the heist, mid-action. Nature’s theatre at its finest.