Love of Mother – Wildlife Photography Competition Winners

Announcing the Winners of

Love of Mother - Wildlife Photography Competition

2025

The wait is finally over! After weeks of anticipation and poring over hundreds of breathtaking entries from all around India, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the winners of our “Love of Mother – Wildlife Photography Competition”!

We want to thank each and every participant for their incredible passion and hard work for Mother Nature. Your entries have truly inspired us and will undoubtedly help inspire thousands of others, especially students and the future generation, to appreciate and protect our natural heritage.

The sheer talent and dedication to nature captured in each submission were truly inspiring, making the jury’s task incredibly challenging yet deeply rewarding. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every single participant who shared their unique perspective of the natural world with us. Your dedication to capturing its beauty and fragility is truly commendable.

With all these stunning entries, we’ve not only witnessed the amazing diversity and beauty of our nation’s wildlife firsthand, but also a truly incredible representation of India’s rich biodiversity from the Indian Wild Ass of Kutch to the One horned Rhinos of Kaziranga National Park, and the Snow Leopards from the mountains of Himachal to the Hornbills from the rainforests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Champions are here

After much deliberation, we are delighted to present the grand prize to the photographer whose image resonated most deeply with our jury, showcasing exceptional skill, creativity, and a powerful connection to nature:

Congratulations, Santanu Bose! Your captivating photograph, “Feeding”, truly embodies the spirit of our contest. The jury was particularly impressed by the stunning composition, the evocative lighting, the unique moment captured, the powerful message conveyed about motherly love. Your image is a testament to the beauty and wonder that surrounds us.

As our champion, Santanu Bose will receive:

A full 1-year subscription (12 issues) to the esteemed Sanctuary Asia magazine, bringing the wonders of conservation and wildlife to your doorstep.
A high-quality custom-designed t-shirt from Secure Nature Society, showcasing your passion for the environment.
A prestigious honor certificate recognizing your achievement.

Jury’s Comment : A moment that says it all, A mother Black Headed oriole feeding her little ones, with both chicks wide open in excitement, hunger, and trust.Nature’s rhythm is so simple, yet powerful, one branch, three lives, and a whole story of care, survival, and instinct.This is what “Love of Mother” truly looks like.

Runner ups

The following five images stood out for their exceptional quality, artistic merit, and unique perspectives. We are honored to recognize these talented photographers as our Runner-Ups:

Congratulations to each of our Runner-Ups! Your incredible photographs truly impressed the jury with [mention a general quality that stood out, e.g., their technical proficiency, their creative vision, their ability to tell a story].

Each Runner-Up will receive:

A 1-year subscription (6 issues) to the inspiring Sanctuary Asia magazine.
A stylish custom t-shirt from Secure Nature, celebrating your connection to nature.
An honoring certificate acknowledging your outstanding work.

Honorable Mentions

The sheer volume of remarkable entries made it difficult to narrow down the winners further. Therefore, we are delighted to acknowledge these five photographers with Honorable Mentions for their compelling and noteworthy contributions:

Few words from juries of the Contest

Ashokbhai Chaudhary

a renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist.

फोटोग्राफी एक साधना है , ओर एक प्रतिबिंब भी जो आपकी सोच समझ ओर चिंतन है वहीं आपके फोटो मे कृति में प्रतिबिंब होगा,

Secure Nature Society मातृभाव विषय पर फोटोग्राफी के आयोजन किया बेहद सुंदर और अद्भुत विषय अपने रखा है इस लिए आप ध्यानवाद के हकदार है,

बेहद अच्छी सुंदर और अनूठी फोटो एंटी आई अलग अलग जगह से कई बेहद अच्छी थी तो कई यादगार पल फोटोग्राफर ने कैद किए , प्रतियोगिता में प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त होना ये एक अलग बात है, पर मेरा मानना है को जब कुदरत के सानिध्य में आप सम्पूर्ण समर्पित होते है जब कुदरत खुश हो कर आपको जो दृश्य आपके समक्ष रखता है और आप उसे अपनी फोटोग्राफी साधना के माध्यम से क्लिक करते हो वो ही प्रथम पुष्कर है ,

सभी साधक को मेरा प्रणाम सभी विजेता को मन पूर्वक अभिनंदन ओर आयोजक को तहे दिल से बधाई के भविष्य में भी इस तरह के आयोजन करते रहे।

Abhishek Gusai

an award-winning international photographer and top drone pilot from Gujarat.

As a DJI SkyPixel Top 10 Aerial Photographer, I’ve always chased unique perspectives, but judging this contest was a perspective in itself.
The “Love of Mother” Wildlife Photography Competition took me across India’s wildest corners, from the snowy Himalayas to the drylands of Kutch.

Every photo wasn’t just well-shot, it was felt.
Heartfelt stories, pure love for nature, and deep patience showed in every frame.

Truly humbled by the passion behind each entry.
Keep capturing. Keep telling nature’s story

Winod Maheshwari

Passionate wildlife photographer and key member of Secure Nature.

It was an honor to be part of the jury for ‘Love of Mother.’ Honestly, I found myself just lost in the images for hours. Every single photograph told a story, not just of a grand animal or a vast landscape, but often of those quiet, easily missed moments that truly define our natural world. It was amazing to see how many of you captured the essence of nature, sometimes in the simplest things. The passion and patience behind each shot were palpable, and seeing our nation’s biodiversity celebrated in such a genuine and heartfelt way was truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with all of us.

Some of random entries of the contest

We were truly overwhelmed by the incredible diversity and beauty captured in all the entries we received. To showcase the collective talent and passion of our participants, we are delighted to present a gallery featuring a selection of the submitted photographs. Prepare to be inspired!

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