14th Edition of DJ memorial Photography Contest

About DJMPC

The DJ Memorial Photography Contest (DJMPC) is an annual competitive photography contest organized by LMW, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, in memory of its past Chairman and Managing Director Dr.D.Jayavarthanavelu (DJ).

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DJMPC 2025 Jury Panel

Lakshitha Karunarathna

Sri Lanka

Lakshitha Karunarathna is an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer from Sri Lanka, celebrated for his evocative fine art and monochrome wildlife imagery. Inspired by the legendary Sir David Attenborough, Lakshitha’s passion for nature began early through a deep engagement with natural history documentaries. Although his professional career lies in tea tasting, his heart belongs to the wilderness.

His expeditions across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Arctic capture the raw essence of nature through a lens of emotion and precision. With masterful composition and a refined aesthetic, Lakshitha’s work not only mesmerizes but also calls for reverence and reflection on the fragility of our natural world.

Shivang Mehta

New Delhi - India

Shivang Mehta is an internationally awarded wildlife photographer, Canon brand ambassador, and best-selling author of A Decade with Tigers and Chasing Horizons: Learnings from Africa. From his beginnings as a journalist and PR professional, he has transformed into a global photography mentor through his company, Nature Wanderers.

Over the past two decades, Shivang has led over 1,000 photography safaris in challenging terrains and trained thousands of budding photographers. Known for his captivating work on elusive species like the Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Red Panda, Shivang also pioneers the use of DSLR camera traps and remote shooting technology. His work reflects deep storytelling and a strong commitment to conservation.

Saurabh Desai

Gujarat - India

Saurabh Desai is a celebrated nature and wildlife photographer whose work speaks volumes about the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world. With a rich portfolio spanning wildlife and landscape photography, Saurabh’s artistry lies in his ability to capture rare and intimate moments in nature with technical brilliance and emotional depth.

His keen understanding of light, composition, and subject behavior allows him to produce breathtaking visuals that not only showcase the planet’s wonders but also advocate for environmental conservation. Through his lens, Saurabh aims to inspire people to appreciate and protect Earth’s biodiversity.

Mentor

K.Maruthachalam
APSA, ARPS, AFIAP

He is a photographer and has won many awards in National and International photography exhibitions. In 1980, he was elected as an Associate of Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS), and Artiste of Federation International Art of Photography (AFIAP). In 1984, he was elected as Associate of the Photographic Society of America (APSA). He had served as the chairman of the Nature division of the Federation of Indian Photography for many years. He is also a committee member of All India Photographic Trade and Industries Association for the past 12 years.

Curator & Administrator

Vikram Sathyanathan

Vikram Sathyanathan, a passionate photographer for 30 years, specializes in nature, wildlife, and heritage photography. His work, including the coffee table book "Thanjavur - A Cultural History," showcases his journey from film to digital, with a focus on conservation and wild habitats.