Jury Panel

ANANTHA MURTY R

ANANTHA MURTY R

Widlife Photographer


 

Anantha Murthy, a retired Development Officer - LIC of India and an accomplished photographer started photography in the year 2011 under the guidance of Sri Suresh Basavaraju. He is an avid traveler and has visited almost all the states of India and many parts of the globe for birding.

He has photographed over 1000 species of birds in the Indian sub continent and about 700 species around the world. A lot of his works have been published in NGC Traveller and BNHS book of Birds of Maharashtra. Five bird images have been printed as greeting cards by BNHS for the year 2015. He has also won many National and International awards for wildlife photography.

DIINESH KUMBLE

DIINESH KUMBLE

Wildlife Photographer, Author and Creator - Kaadoo Games


Diinesh Kumble, a Master's degree holder in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, USA, has entrepreneurial experience of over two decades in varied and diverse fields of Sports Software Technology, Sports Management & Training, Gaming & Publishing, Photography and Wildlife Conservation. He has created various brands including Kaadoo® - Nature & Wildlife themed games and merchandise. 

His passion to share knowledge gained over two decades of on-field professional experience has been imbibed by many aspiring enthusiasts who have gone on to become leading cinematographers and filmmakers.

 

JAYAKUMAR M N

JAYAKUMAR M N

IFS, MFIAP, FRPS



Following a lifelong passion in the protection of wildlife and conservation of natural resources, M N Jayakumar has established himself as one of India's leading nature photographers and one of the few forest officials to take up nature photography. His pictures won numerous awards in National and International photography salons and have been exhibited across the globe. His images have been published in newspapers, magazines and books of national and international repute.

M N Jayakumar retired from service as the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Member Secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka.