Rajan,
You have raised an important subject and am happy that you have come forward and raised it. I was waiting to hear from other members.

At the moment there is no revenue model, as you have rightly guessed. I started this, as I felt there was a need for such a forum.

My Professors from my MBA days would perhaps curse me when they hear that an MBA educated fellow can start something without an apparent revenue model. And when it comes from a guy who has designed atleast one business model for an e-business company, this can hardly be pardoned. Well my passion is to be blamed for starting this without a business model. This was in my mind for sometime, but one day I just jumped into it.

Since then, most of the people have stumbled into this place. Ofcourse, I did invite a few people later. So the membership is growing and this place is evolving with more sections.

You are right in guessing the various costs associated with running the site. Some of those I knew, and some I discovered later after I took the plunge. :-)

As far as revenue is concerned, allowing advertisements in the site is one option. However, the amount of money that will come from ads is pretty less. Nevertheless, I think we should explore that.

I agree that the easiest thing is to charge a nominal subscription/membership fee. I would like to hear the views of others.

In abroad, most of the photographers understand the value of taking a workshop with an experienced photographer. We can certainly conduct wildlife workshops and classes in different locations for our interested members.

Sponsorships is also an option to be explored. I am waiting to hear from other members on this issue as well as some innovative ideas.