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Immerse yourself into vibrant nature and its wildlife through the eyes of the first prize winner of the Natgeo Nature Photographer of the Year 2016, Varun Aditya.

Varun is an Indian wildlife photographer and environmentalist who captures his homeland's lush landscapes and its inhabitants. His images continue to catch Natgeo's attention as they, among other famous magazines, publish his photos regularly.

As a self-taught photographer, Varun quickly built a huge audience, reaching over 3.7 million Instagram followers. His impeccable sense of timing, mastery of lighting, and attention to detail in the setting have been key to his photography success. Varun believes that a single photograph can echo louder than a thousand words, and today, we invite you to explore his pictures that tell a story of the wild wonders that surround us.

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DennyS (denzoren)
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1 year ago

Always important to do your yoga stretches.

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    OMMMM... 🙏🏼

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    Pandasizing World Peace
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    1 year ago

    Glad that's not me they just spotted.

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    Hill Branda
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    1 year ago

    Family photo!

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    Annabelle
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    1 year ago

    "Who is the prettiest of all?"

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    WindySwede
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    1 year ago

    Who took a pic of me this morning? 😅

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago

    Lovely!

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago

    Simba noooooooo

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago

    This is stunning!

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    Hill Branda
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    1 year ago

    Beautiful!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Shadow elephants.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Catching a butterfly spread out in this way shows real mastery.

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    BLISS. (post bath) Bliss looking at this too.

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Could nature be more beautiful?

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago

    Well someone's trying to impress the ladies, or guys, no judgement here.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    I hope Mum is near.

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago

    Sweet baby!

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    Multa Nocte
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    1 year ago

    Stunning!

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago

    Looks like that scene from King Kong but it's amazing!

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    Hill Branda
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    1 year ago

    Such a sweet face!

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    Julie Loughran
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    1 year ago

    He's behind you

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    Mybellybuttonleaksglitter
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    1 year ago

    Anybody notice the flying weiner dog in the clouds?

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    They know they've been discovered.

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    Julie Loughran
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    1 year ago

    It wasn't that funny

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    So tall.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Aromatherapy, gnu style.

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    Sraddhamani Benson
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    1 year ago

    Could there be a mote inconvenient way to get water in you?

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    Mybellybuttonleaksglitter
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    1 year ago

    Four day weekend!!!!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Beautiful birds, but mean as anything.

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    Still Going
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    1 year ago

    Lovely and peaceful

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Cheetah yoga.

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    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago

    It took me a bit to see this snake. I wonder what kind it is.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Landing pad.

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    Still Going
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Beautiful, but that look just gave me chills! Glad I'm not the target

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    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago

    This looks like something out of a Stephen King novel.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Just me and the birds.

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    Marsha Hultberg
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    1 year ago

    Composition. A++

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    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago

    Okay, I told you not to take a picture of my butt while walking with my grandchildren.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    1 year ago

    Three little monkeys jumping on the bed!

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    On the right side of the turf
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    1 year ago

    Pumba!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Orange looks green to a tiger's prey - nice hiding!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Contrasts are incredible!

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    Amy Beckler
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    1 year ago

    Blues that are beautiful.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    One is posing, the other three are busy.

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    Lynne Newell
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    S-shaped. It means the snake is going to strike. I hope whatever it struck wasn't human.

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    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago

    Here's to the ladies who lunch!

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    Amy Beckler
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    1 year ago

    Rough Punk

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Synchronicity.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Baboon at dusk.

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    Julie Loughran
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    1 year ago

    Peek a boo

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Almost went unseen!

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    tater.gonna.tot
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    1 year ago

    WoW

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    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    A picture of peace.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Like a deer caught in the headlights.

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    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago

    This is stunningly beautiful!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Great sillouetes.

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Pack of pachyderms.

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    robin aldrich
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    1 year ago

    chonk?

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    Still Going
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    How lovely!

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Looks to be in a good mood.

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    I'm good-looking, too. Admit it.

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Is he carrying something?

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    BarkingSquirell
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    1 year ago

    Zebra crossing.

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