Black Patridge

An amazingly beautiful bird that I shot in Chappar-Chirri (Near Mohali). This is a game bird hunted and prosecuted over the years and survived so long - now loosing the battle to the so called development and loss of habitat. This watercolors are from the picture below... and ofcourse I have already been told that it seems that the bird is with only one leg - but don't have the courage to start and spoil the painting planning another one...

Playing around with last watercolour...

This is the same last watercolour with some more background filled in. Wonder which one is the better of them? I am unable to cast a vote...
Also the cauliflower that had formed on the white bull have been converted into its tail...

Pench: Visit to a National Park

 I had visited Pench National Park and clicked this Picture there while going around before entering the core area for a Safari. I would like to do a better detail on the background but this is the best I can manage at the moment. All suggestions are welcome.