Bahrain-based wildlife photographer Dr Ajay Kumar Singh has taken second place in the 2025 National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Photo Contest bird category with a stunning image of migratory Greater Flamingos at Eker Creek in Tubli Bay.
In an interview with the GDN, the 57-year-old revealed that capturing the award-winning photograph took nearly five years, perfectly blending the elegance of wildlife with the glow of city lights and high-rise buildings.
“The reason it took so long is that all the elements had to come together at the same moment,” said Dr Singh, who works as an Interior Ministry geographical information system specialist.
He explained that he finally captured the photograph one morning in December 2023, shooting from Eker towards Nabih Saleh. “The street and building lights needed to be visible at the same time as the Greater Flamingos, which only happens during low tide,” he said.
During high tide, Greater Flamingos move to other coastal areas, making timing crucial.
To add to the challenge, the photograph was taken just 15 minutes before sunrise, when street lighting was already dim, creating difficult low-light conditions.
The Indian national, who holds a PhD in geology, used a Canon R52, canon 400mm lens and canon 2x extender to capture the moment.
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