These pages represent the photography by Atul Sharma & Anil Sharma via their individual, professional and personal experiences. It represents two journeys, spanning over five decades, that have captured several facets of India. Earlier, on film and digitally, nowadays.

 

ATUL SHARMA (1962-2021)imageimage

Wildlife and Travel photojournalist 

Born in 1962 in New Delhi, India. He was among the best-known names in Indian travel photography. He had travelled across the length and breadth of nearly all Indian states and regions over the past 45 years. His mesmerising images of Indian culture-life, wildlife, and natural landscapes have been published in renowned Indian publications like Hindustan Times, India Today Traveller, Outlook Magazine, Outlook Traveller, Shristi Magazine, Discover India, and Swagat Magazine. He also represented the Press Trust of India in the 1982 Asian Games, held in New Delhi, India.

 

ANIL SHARMA

Artist/Wildlife and Travel photojournalist

Born in 1955 in New Delhi, India. He worked for India Today Magazine as Associate Art Director for over 28 years. An accomplished painter and prolific photographer, he has been shooting nature, wildlife and places across India for the past 40 years. Specialise in shooting "Raptors". Presently, he is working on projects focused on birds and unknown or forgotten monuments of Delhi. He is also an exclusive contributor to Getty Images, Alamy and TIME Magazine

 

Email: sharmaanilji@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/anilsharmafotography

Mobile: +91-9971002639

 

Archaeology- Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (Raisen) - Bhimbetka, 75 km from Bhopal, is a UNESCO site with rock shelters from the Stone Age. Home to Homo erectus 100,000+ years ago, its 30,000-year-old art and dance traces shine. Named "Bhima’s sitting place," it’s a 2003 World Heritage gem.
Archaeology- Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (Raisen)
Birds- Black Kite Milvus migrans (Boddaert) - The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey and is are opportunistic hunter. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Birds- Black Kite Milvus migrans (Boddaert)
Birds- Barn Owl Tyto Alba (Scopoli) - The Barn Owl Tyto Alba (Scopoli) is one of the most widespread of all birds, found almost everywhere in the world except polar and desert regions. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Birds- Barn Owl Tyto Alba (Scopoli)
Birds- Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - The cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) that often accompanies cattle or other large mammals. (Photos By: Atul Sharma)
Birds- Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
Birds- Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) - Egyptian Vulture, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India- The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also known as the white scavenger vulture or Pharaoh’s chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the sole species in the genus Neophron. (Potos: Anil Sharma)
Birds- Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
Birds- Eurasian Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus) - The Eurasian stone curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus) is a large wader with a yellow-and-black beak, big yellow eyes, and a preference for dry, open habitats. (Photo: Anil Sharma)
Birds- Eurasian Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)
Birds- Sarus Crane Grus Antigone - The Sarus Crane, India's tallest flying bird, symbolises marital fidelity, mating for life and mourning their partners' loss, sometimes starving to death. (Photos by Atul & Anil Sharma)
Birds- Sarus Crane Grus Antigone
Birds- Shikra Accipiter badius (Gmelin) - The shikra is a small raptor with short, rounded wings and a long, narrow tail. Males have red irises; females have yellowish-orange irises. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Birds- Shikra Accipiter badius (Gmelin)
Birds- Whitebreasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis - The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is a vibrant turquoise-blue bird with a chocolate-brown head and a long, pointed red bill. (Photos by Atul & Anil Sharma)
Birds- Whitebreasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
Culture- Aghori Sadhu, Uttar Pradesh (India). - The Aghori Sadhus practice distinctive post-mortem rituals, often utilising human bones to create sacred skull bowls for their spiritual ceremonies. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Culture- Aghori Sadhu, Uttar Pradesh (India).
Culture- Naga Sadhu
Culture- Naga Sadhu's (India)
Fairs- Baneshwar Tribal Fair - The Baneshwar Fair, a renowned tribal religious festival featuring simple, traditional rituals, takes place in Baneshwar, Dungarpur, Rajasthan, India. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Fairs- Baneshwar Tribal Fair
Fairs- Nagaur Cattle Fair, Rajasthan, India. - The Nagaur Cattle Fair or Ramdeoji Cattle Fair is India's second-largest cattle fair, held annually in January-February in Rajasthan's Nagaur district. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Fairs- Nagaur Cattle Fair, Rajasthan, India.
Fairs- Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan, India. - The Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan, one of the world's largest camel fairs, features the sacred Pushkar Lake, where many swim, believing it was created by Lord Brahma. (Photos: Atul & Anil Sharma)
Fairs- Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan, India.
Festivals- Durga Puja Festival (New Delhi) - Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Festivals- Durga Puja Festival (New Delhi)
Festivals- Holi and Elephant Festival (Jaipur) - Holi and the Elephant Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan, during Phalgun (March) celebrate good over evil and spring with vibrant “phag” songs, colourful festivities, decorated elephants, and cultural parades. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Festivals- Holi and Elephant Festival (Jaipur)
Festivals- Jagannath Rath Yatra (Odisha) - The Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, India, is a vibrant chariot festival celebrating the journey of deities Jagannath, Balbhadra, and Subhadra from Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, India. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Festivals- Jagannath Rath Yatra (Odisha)
Festivals- Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Rajasthan) - The Jaisalmer Desert Festival includes Rajasthan's folk music, dance, camel races, turban tying, puppet shows and amazing views of the sand dunes. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Festivals- Jaisalmer Desert Festival (Rajasthan)
Festivals-Lathmaar Holi of Barsana (Uttar Pradesh) - Lath Maar Holi is a unique celebration of the Hindu festival Holi in Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Legend says Lord Krishna visited Radha’s village, Barsana, to play Holi on this day. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Festivals-Lathmaar Holi of Barsana (Uttar Pradesh)
Flowers- Poppy Flowers (Papaver oideae) - The poppy flower, Papaver somniferum, yields seeds with medicinal alkaloids like morphine, used in pain relief and pharmaceutical applications.(Photos: Anil Sharma)
Flowers- Poppy Flowers (Papaver oideae)
Insects- Caterpillar - Caterpillars are herbivorous in their food habits, feeding on other animal products. They rank among the most serious agricultural pests, causing significant crop damage, yet are valued for silk production. (Photos: Atul & Anil Sharma)
Insects- Caterpillar
Insects- Indian Painted Grasshopper - Poekilocerus pictus, the Indian Grasshopper, is a large, colourful species in India, feeding on toxic Calotropis gigantea (Giant Milkweed). Its vivid hues warn predators of its unpalatability, thriving in diverse habitats. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Insects- Indian Painted Grasshopper
Insects- Praying Mantis - The praying mantis, with its prayer-like posture, is a skilled predator using camouflage to ambush prey. Its 180-degree rotating head aids hunting. Found globally, with 2,400+ species, it’s known for sexual cannibalism. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Insects- Praying Mantis
Monuments- Agrasen ki Baoli or Stepwell, New Delhi - Agrasen Ki Baoli, a 14th-century stepwell on Hailey Road near Connaught Place, New Delhi, is 60m long, 15m wide, with 108 steps. Protected by ASI, this historic marvel blends ancient architecture with modern surroundings. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Monuments- Agrasen ki Baoli or Stepwell, New Delhi
Monuments- Palaces and Temples of Orchha - Orchha, in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district, is famed for its 16th-century Bundela architecture, including Orchha Fort, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Raja Mahal's vibrant frescoes. This historic town lies along the serene Betwa River. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Monuments- Palaces and Temples of Orchha
Monuments- Qutab Minar (New Delhi) - Qutab Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Delhi, is a 73-meter-tall victory tower built in 1192 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Made of red sandstone and marble. This Indo-Islamic architectural gem attracts numerous visitors annually. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Monuments- Qutab Minar (New Delhi)
Monuments- Taj Mahal, Agra (India) - Taj Mahal is "The Jewel of Muslim Art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the World's Heritage". (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Monuments- Taj Mahal, Agra (India)
Monuments: Sun Temple Konark (Orissa) - The Sun Temple at Konark near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun. Its chariot-shaped structure with intricate carvings and a towering spire symbolises the journey of the Sun. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Monuments: Sun Temple Konark (Orissa)
Mountains- Indian Mountain Peaks - The snow-clad Indian mountain peaks, gleaming in the sun, radiate a serene, ethereal charm, standing like eternal sentinels of nature's grandeur. Each majestic peak captivates the mind with its mesmerising charm. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Mountains- Indian Mountain Peaks
Religion- Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan (India) - The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer, Rajasthan, is the shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, housing his grave. Revered by Muslims and Hindus alike, it’s a sacred site of devotion. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Religion- Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan (India)
Religion- Tungnath Temple, Uttarakhand (India) - Tungnath, meaning "Lord of Peaks", is the world's tallest Shiva temple located in the Tungnath range in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. Built by the Pandavas, the great heroes of the Mahabharata epic, it is a revered site for devotees. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Religion- Tungnath Temple, Uttarakhand (India)
Reptiles- Oriental Garden Lizard. - The oriental garden lizard (Calotes versicolor), is a colourful Asian reptile often found in gardens, known for changing colour to blend in and distinctive head-bobbing. Males show vibrant hues during mating season. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Reptiles- Oriental Garden Lizard.
The Heavenly Beauty of Clouds - Ethereal, majestic, and tranquil clouds are dancing in the sky, painting a dreamscape with divine wonder and peace. (Photos By Atul & Anil Sharma)
The Heavenly Beauty of Clouds
Travel- Gangotri (Uttarakhand) - Gangotri, a sacred town in the Himalayas, is revered in Hindu Mythology as the origin of the Holy River Ganges, where Goddess Ganga descended to wash away the sins of Humanity after the penance of King Bhagiratha. (Photo: Anil Sharma)
Travel- Gangotri (Uttarakhand)
Travel- Varanasi the City of Light (India) - Varanasi is located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Its ancient temples, vibrant ghats and soulful rituals reflect its timeless sanctity. It attracts pilgrims fascinated by Hindu mythology, salvation and enlightenment. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Travel- Varanasi the City of Light (India)
Travel-"Nainital: The Enchanting Lake City". - Nestled in Uttarakhand, Nainital captivates with its Naini Lake and lush forested peaks. The misty mornings, vibrant sunsets, enchanting colonial architecture, and pristine landscapes of this sacred site leave tourists spellbound, (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Travel-"Nainital: The Enchanting Lake City".
Wildlife- Gray or Common Indian Langur (India) - The Grey or common Indian langurs are associated with Lord Hanuman in Hindu mythology. These agile, long-tailed Indian langurs live in herds. Their attractive grey fur, black face and social behaviour mesmerise the onlookers. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Wildlife- Gray or Common Indian Langur (India)
Wildlife- Indian Fruit Bat (Petrous giganteus) - The Indian flying bat (Pteropus giganteus) is a bat with a wingspan of 1.5 metres that nests in South Asia. It is nocturnal and frugivorous, helping in the dispersal of seeds. It has keen eyesight and a keen sense of smell. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Wildlife- Indian Fruit Bat (Petrous giganteus)
Wildlife- Royal Bengal Tiger - The Royal Bengal Tiger, a majestic predator, roams the Sundarbans of India. Its orange coat with black stripes enhances its ability to camouflage in the forest. Being an endangered species, its conservation is of utmost importance. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Wildlife- Royal Bengal Tiger
Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Ladakh, India. - The Himalayan marmot, a mammal, thrives in the grasslands of the Himalayas. During the harsh winter, they hibernate in deep burrows to escape the cold. Their shrill whistles echo across the mountains and alert their relatives. (Photos: Atul Sharma)
Wildlife- The Himalayan Marmots, Ladakh, India.
Wildlife- White Tiger (Panthera Tigris) - The white tiger is a rare form of the Bengal tiger that captivates with its striking white fur and black stripes. Its striking appearance, caused by a genetic mutation, makes it a symbol of beauty and conservation. (Photos: Anil Sharma)
Wildlife- White Tiger (Panthera Tigris)