-Great Masters- In Pursuit of Excellence: H. Satish

 -Great Masters-
In Pursuit of Excellence
H. Satish. D.cine

(MFIAP, MICS, ARPS, PPSA, cMoL, GPA.PESGSPC,
Hon.FICS, Hon.CPE, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon.YPS, Hon. ECPA, Hon.FLAS, Hon.FWPAI, 
Hon.FSAP, Hon.PSP, Patron LMG. Hon.GMTPAS, Hon.ADCC , Hon.EUSPA, Hon.FTPAS)

The art of playing with light and presenting things ordinary in extraordinary perspective, the portrayal of nature in its finest detail, and to capture the various human emotions in all its glory is what distinguishes Satish, the urge to play is but natural to any child, but to play with light and bring forth beautiful images at the age of 12 is sheer prodigy. It is this gift of nature that made Satish, to take up cinematography in his academic stint. It was during his graduation that he started to capture nature in all its Glory and with time he was appreciated for his photo works with awards in both nature and pictorial genre of photography contests the world over. Satish has been honored with International Photography Distinctions, from America, Luxembourg, London, etc.

It must be noted that he is the first Indian to be honored with EFIAP and MFIAP (Master of Photography) in Nature color prints. And Youngest Indian to get MFIAP.

He is the first Indian to get Two Masters from world bodies of photography in Nature photography. He has been invited as a judge in many a National and International photography salon. He was one of the Jury Members in national level photography competition organized by Photo Division I & B ministry, New Delhi.  

Many of his pictures have been published in international magazines, catalogs, newspapers, brochures, and books. His pictures have graced all the guidebooks brought out by “Outlook traveler” and “Today- Travel Plus “Magazine.  WWF, BEML, BHEL, MICO, MCF, Canara Bank and many more Calendar spreads.

Satish conducts Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshops for the enthusiasts. He has so far organized 14 workshops in wildlife in the jungles of Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Sattal, Munsiary, Bandipur, Kaziranga and Ranathambore National parks.

Andhra Pradesh Photography Academy has published a book on The Wildlife Photographic journey of Satish. He had lot of interest in Photography since his young age, and this made him to take up Cinematography, and he passed out with a distinction of 3^rd Rank.

He is a prolific exhibitor in many National and International Salons, thereby, winning many Top awards, and thus became India’s most famous ‘Wildlife Photographer’. Till date, he has won 978 National and International awards.

During the last Pandemic,2020-2021, in one year, he delivered 23 talks across India, on various topics, and showed his award-winning images, which has become a rage now. He guides Youngsters and share his knowledge on Photography, without any secrecy, is what people like most about Satish.

Currently he is the President of Youth Photographic society of Bangalore. The Karnataka Lalith kala academy has awarded him the title - “state artist” award also. 

 (Text and Photographs Courtesy: H. Satish)

 --Dr. Pankaj Sharma

-Great Masters- In Love with Mountains : Ashok Dilwali, FRPS

 -Great Masters-

In Love with Mountains
Ashok Dilwali, FRPS

Ashok Dilwali, aged 78 years is a Professional Photographer since 1971. He has been immersed in photography since his childhood, since his father late Mr. B K Dilwali owned two premier photographic studios in New Delhi i.e., Kinsey Bros., (established in 1905) and Shimla Studio (estab1ished 1931). After schooling from Modern School, he graduated in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce and then went to join A F Ferguson & Co to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. 

He entered the profession in 1971 and modernized his studio specializing in Studio Portraiture, Outdoor Assignments, Color Laboratory and allied fields of photography like printing and processing. He then developed his hobby of trekking in the Himalayas which has made him a household name for his expertise on landscapes of the Himalayas. 

He has produced thirty-eight books so far and work is in progress on two new publications. In all these years he has contributed to several newspapers, magazines and journals, both articles as well as photographs. His forte remains landscapes. He is a member of India International Centre, India Habitat Centre, Indian Mountaineering Foundation. He is a member of Royal Photographic Society of UK, and is a Fellow of this Society as well. 

He has also been exhibiting his work at various avenues and has guided many young aspirants and initiated them in this field of landscape work. National Book Trust requested him to write a book for school and college students to acquaint them with basics of photography. The book has met with much acclaim and is titled "All About Photography". He owns a large variety of camera equipment and is now using digital cameras of both Nikon and Canon brands. Today he is very active and is a guide to many who wish to learn the craft and art of his field and shoots for the pure pleasure of photography. His crowning glory was receipt of “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Govt. of India in 2019. In 2022, he received the Life Award from IIID (Institute of Indian Interior Designers)

(Photographs and Text Courtesy: Mr. Ashok Dilwali)

--Dr. Pankaj Sharma