Dr Tushar Ambadkar wins top honour in National Geographic India Photography contest

Mumbai: Amravati-based
wildlife and bird photographer as well as homoeopathy practitioner Dr Tushar
Ambadkar has secured first place in a prestigious photography competition organised by National Geographic India.

His powerful image, capturing two Wood Sandpiper birds engaged in a territorial clash, received the
top honour in the ‘Capture in Motion’ single-photo category, surpassing
thousands of submissions from participants across the country.Also Read:Karnataka doctor booked for allegedly cheating 37 people of Rs 75 lakh in Russia MBBS admission, job scamBeyond his
achievements in photography, Dr Ambadkar has been serving as Managing Director
of Dr Tushar Ambadkar Advanced Homeopathy Clinic since December 2010. An
alumnus of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, he completed his studies
at Takhatmal Shrivallabh Homoeopathic Medical College, Amravati, further
strengthening his professional journey that combines medical practice with a
passion for wildlife photography.

Dr Ambadkar started his wildlife
photography journey in 2011, not with expensive gear, but with a very basic
point-and-shoot camera —the only thing he could afford at that time, with the company of his close friend, another healthcare professional, Dr Prajakt Raul.

“I didn’t have money,
many connections, or exposure. All I had was curiosity, patience, great zeal
& a deep love for birds, wildlife & nature. My first subjects were the
birds around my backyard of Amravati and the nearby forest. Every click was
slow, imperfect, and full of learning. While others upgraded cameras, I
upgraded my vision, Pre-Visualisation. I waited. I observed. I failed. I tried
again. There was one dream that stayed with me through every doubt and delay: “One
day, my work will be featured by National Geographic,” the doctor mentioned in
his social media post.

He further added, “Years
passed. Seasons changed. From local forests to distant wetlands, from early morning wake-ups to golden hours, I kept reminding myself of one belief that
shaped everything: I always believed in “Chase the light,” which motivated me to
capture the raw beauty of the jungle of India, and finally, today in 2026, that dream
found its moment.”Also Read:Dr Rajendra Prasad, Dr K K Thakral receive Padma Shri for lifelong service in medicineDelivering a message for
all such aspirants, he added, “Being selected as the Winner of National
Geographic India’s ‘Capture In Motion’ Photography Contest, among thousands of
entries from all over the world, is not just a win—it’s a reminder that dreams
do come true. This honour & award belongs to every early morning wake-up,
sleepless night, every missed shot, every limitation that taught me patience,
and every time I chose passion over comfort. To anyone starting small, waiting
long, or doubting themselves, keep chasing the light. It knows your name.”