life in a box

• Where was the image taken?

  Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
• The bird in the photo

  Tyto alba (hu: Gyöngybagoly en: Barn Owl)
• Story of the image

  This image shows a barn owl roost beside a busy flyover in Aurangabad, nestled within a residential complex. The stark white building contrasts with the dark roost, creating a claustrophobic yet striking scene. A second owl rests in the shadows. After years of observing this site, I shifted focus from close-ups to its urban context. Barn owls are misunderstood in India—through this image, I hope to challenge superstitions and highlight their quiet resilience.

  Exif adatok

  Photo capture date

  2022-01-23T07:06:03

  Exposure time

  1/125s

  Focal Length

  70mm

  Flash

  Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

  Camera make

  NIKON CORPORATION

  Type of camera

  NIKON D7500
• Category

  Birdo extra

• Fotós:

  Sarthak Agrawal

• Prize:

  • Birdo extra, Magasra értékelt, 2025