01 & 02 MANOJ DHOLAKIA, INDIA

Third-generation photographer, Dholakia began his career at the Centre for Environment Education Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat. He picked up the camera in 1984 and hasn’t put it down since. The Royal Bengal Tiger is Dholakia's favourite subject matter, and he says, “Catching a glimpse of this apex predator is a magical experience that makes me want to do it again and again.” The shy and elusive leopard, as well as large birds of prey also catch his attention. Through his company, Pugmarks Qmulus Consortium, he has created interpretation centres that feature bird call kiosks and touchscreen information booths in several Indian forests across 12 states.