Presentation | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath |10 August @ 3 pm

Slideshow and talk by Dr Ajit Huilgol

On the occasion of World Photography Day celebrations, we bring to you an unique presentation from the North and South Poles of our world! 

Dr Ajit Huilgol has been one of the fortunate few to have visited both the Antarctic (twice!), and the Arctic. These are some of the remotest, coldest, costliest, and most challenging trips that one can undertake. He shall be taking us with him on a virtual tour of these places, showing us some stunning images of the landscapes, and of the various birds and mammals that inhabit these remote areas of the world. He will talk about some of the similarities of these polar adventures, and of the many dissimilarities as well.  We will also learn about how to get there, of the hardships of life on a ship, and the challenges of photographing from a zodiac. The presentation will also include details of the cost involved, the number of days that you will need to spend there, and on how to get to these far-flung places. So, come and join in an adventure of a lifetime. You won’t regret it!

About the Presenter: Dr Ajit Huilgol

Dr Ajit K Huilgol is a multifaceted individual, and wears many hats.

He is a kidney transplant surgeon based in Bangalore, and has been doing kidney transplants in this city since the very first successful transplant in Karnataka in 1983

Even as a youngster Dr Huilgol was interested in nature and wildlife, but it wasn’t until 2007 when he developed a keen interest in wildlife photography.

In 2008 he received his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society. In 2009 he received the Runner-up Award in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the Mammals Behavior category. His images and articles have appeared in many magazines and books. He is a very sought-after speaker on topics ranging from travels to post-processing. 

He joined YPS in Nov, 2020 and with the help of senior members, has been participating in various national and international salons. He has won over 400 awards, and over 4000 acceptances in this short time.