Mumbai-based wildlife conservation photographer Nayan Khanolkar has received a Highly Commended recognition in the Portraits category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) 61 competition. His award-winning DSLR camera trap image captures a striking moment of two langurs inspecting the camera out of sheer curiosity.

This year’s competition marks a proud moment for India, with nine Indian photographers earning accolades across categories—a remarkable presence on the global stage.