We are a couple from Kyiv (Ukraine), now living in Galle, Sri Lanka.

Recently, we completed several long motorcycle journeys across the island, documenting our adventures through wildlife photography. Our photos represent a collaborative effort, as we plan our missions together, and my wife captures nearly half of the images, while I handle image processing, identification, and public relations.

While we specialize in birds, we have a keen eye for all kinds of fascinating creatures, striving to photograph everything we can find. Currently, we use a Nikon D500 with a Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens for telephoto shots and a Xiaomi 11T Pro phone for macro and landscape photography. For post-processing and tagging, I utilize Adobe Lightroom.

For identifications, we often rely on iNaturalist AI and Google Lens assistance, so we greatly appreciate any professional ID suggestions you may have. Feel free to ask for more photos, as we are often shooting more than I upload, and I keep all archived.

We would love to connect with other naturalists in the local community. If you're in the area, please feel free to say hi! We look forward to meeting you in the field!