Sandesh Kadur
From behind his camera, Sandesh Kadur sees the world from a very different angle. Through the use of images both still and video, Sandesh exposes the need for conservation and encourages protection of the worlds biodiversity.
His photographs have been published widely in books and magazines while his documentaries with subjects ranging from king cobras to clouded leopards have been aired worldwide on the BBC, Discovery, and National Geographic networks. Over the years, Sandeshs work has garnered many top awards including the CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year, Natures Best Award, International Conservation Photographer Award, as well as twice being nominated for a Green Oscar at Wildscreen.
In 2013 Sandesh was recognized by National Geographic Society as an Emerging Explorer and also received the North American Nature Photographers (NANPA) Vision Award in recognition of early career excellence and continuation of vision and inspiration to others in nature photography, conservation, and education.
Sandeshs books include: Sahyadris: India's Western Ghats A Vanishing Heritage (2005, also available as an iPad app) and Himalaya: Mountains of Life (2013)His documentaries include: Sahyadris - Mountains of the Monsoon (2002), BBC Natural World - Mountains of the Monsoon (2008), Secrets of the King Cobra (2009), Return of The Clouded Leopards (2011), Secrets of Wild India - Elephant Kingdom (2011).
Currently Sandesh is working with the BBC to help shoot a series about the Monsoon while also developing a documentary that uncovers the secrets of the Himalaya.
Images, Sandesh feels, have the power to move people in a way nothing else can, and it is this power he hopes to harness through his work and inspire his audience to protect and appreciate what remains of the wilderness. In 2012 he founded Felis Creations - a media and visual arts company that focuses on creating content that inspires conservation.