D.K. Bhaskar is fascinated by the whole wide world. A peek into his photo gallery essentially celebrates the joy of discovering the world through his lens. A Fellow of the prestigious Explorers Club, Bhaskar has crisscrossed deserts, rainforests, mountain passes and Arctic tundra during the course of his expeditions. His journeys have taken him to culturally diverse destinations the world over.

From the heart of the Amazon basin to the world’s biggest festival in Mumbai or the mystical Mayan journey across the Cozumel, his award-winning work including multimedia presentations have appeared in major publications including BBC, Insight, AOL, Viajàr, Popular Photography, HighLife, Jetwings, Golf Digest, Golf Style, The Straits Times, Earthwatch, Open Skies, Business Traveller, World Wildlife Federation, Wildlife Conservation Society, Journal of Bio-geography, Khabar, Wanderlust, Podróże, Hindustan Times, Man's World, India Today Travel Plus, Mint and Sanctuary Asia. He has been the principal photographer and contributing photographer for more than 10 books, including “Living Elephants” and "Colors of Rajasthan”. He is the author of the book "The Fragile Forest: Inside Brazilian Amazonia", published by International Fine Art Gallery, USA.

Although a keen nature lover, Bhaskar was not a serious photographer until the early 2000s, at which time he was employed as an education technologist in a leading research center at Bangalore. Scientific and cultural expeditions to England, Scotland, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia helped him mature into a seasoned naturalist and an artist with exceptional creativity. During the past several years, Bhaskar has collaborated with scientists, writers, politicians, policy makers amongst others in various capacities and documented the diversity of changing landscapes, built travel portfolios and captured the indomitable spirit of life in totality.

“I live in a virtual world and my motivation is to capture and share extraordinary images with people”, says Bhaskar, in the midst of his numerous travels capturing the cultures, persona and the natural world. Born in Mysore, India, the country of extraordinary cultural ethos and a mind-boggling array of diversity, most of his education was in rural Karnataka. His romance with the natural world began with sojourns to neighboring agricultural fields. His horizons broadened as he traveled far and wide in search of visions that captivated him. His young, adventurous spirit was identified and honored with the prestigious President's Scout medal from late President of India Giani Zail Singh. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree in his academic endeavors.

Although a keen nature lover, Bhaskar was not a serious photographer until the early 2000s, at which time he was employed as an education technologist in a leading research center at Bangalore. Scientific and cultural expeditions to England, Scotland, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia helped him mature into a seasoned naturalist and an artist with exceptional creativity. During the past several years, Bhaskar has collaborated with scientists, writers, politicians, policy makers amongst others in various capacities and documented the diversity of changing landscapes, built travel portfolios and captured the indomitable spirit of life in totality.

Bhaskar has many experiences to share as a natural history photographer. Some interesting experiences include being chased by elephants until he found an electric tower for survival, being attacked by a rhino and even being kidnapped by militants. His work has received critical acclaim and he has won numerous accolades including Raleigh International Photographer (UK), Gold Medal in the Bill Muster Showcase of the Society of American Travel Writers, finalist for Wanderlust Photographer of the Year (UK) and Photographer's Forum Award (USA). Bhaskar has been invited to exhibit his photographs at exhibitions in more than 45 venues in different parts of the world.
“Travel and Photography is my passion”, says Bhaskar. “I find solace while being wanderlust amongst the streets and the remote villages; amongst diverse cultures and societies. My favorite times however are those that I spend in the company of Mother Nature. She is so caring and is forever giving away her riches to us. It has always been my humble intention to give back a fraction of what I have borrowed from her. It is for this reason that I love to educate and inspire the young children and people young at heart to love and care for the natural world.”

Bhaskar is a regular speaker and delivers lectures on natural history, photo expeditions and cultural inheritance of diverse communities around the world with the aid of his rich repertoire of outstanding images. He is a strong advocate of festivals and native culture. His knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in sharing some of his real experiences are a great appreciated by the audience. Bhaskar is the founder of Augusta Photo Festival (www.augustaphotofestival.org) held at Augusta, home of the Masters in June. Bhaskar’s endeavors are supported by Nikon Inc, Lowepro, Datacolor and other supporters.

Did you know?

-> Bhaskar is a mechanical engineer by education!
-> Has been awarded the prestigious President of India Scouts medal from former president of India - Late Dr Giani Jail Singh.
-> Is the founder of the Augusta Photography festival!