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The Watcher in the Hollow

Hidden within textured bark, a single eye peers from darkness. The tree becomes both shelter and disguise, revealing just enough to suggest life within. A quiet moment where concealment and awareness coexist in delicate balance.

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Nominee

Wildlife

Non Professional

The Watcher in the Hollow

Hidden within textured bark, a single eye peers from darkness. The tree becomes both shelter and disguise, revealing just enough to suggest life within. A quiet moment where concealment and awareness coexist in delicate balance.

About Artist

Dr Deepak Jaybhaye

Dr. Deepak Jaybhaye is an Indian wildlife and nature photographer based in rural Maharashtra, India. His work is inspired by the landscapes, wetlands, and grasslands surrounding his everyday life, with a special focus on birds, lesser-known wildlife, and emotional storytelling through nature. A medical professional by profession and a photographer by passion, Deepak combines observation, patience, and artistic vision to create images that go beyond documentation. His photography often explores themes of silence, isolation, instinct, coexistence, and the subtle emotional connections shared between humans, wildlife, and the environment. His portfolio ranges from intimate wildlife portraits and behavioral moments to minimalist monochrome compositions and atmospheric landscapes. Through both color and black-and-white imagery, he aims to create photographs that evoke feeling as much as visual impact. Deepak’s work has received international recognition, including nominations in global photography competitions such as the Exposure One Awards. He is also passionate about raising awareness about India’s overlooked grassland ecosystems and the wildlife that depends on them. For him, photography is not only about capturing a scene, but about preserving the emotion and atmosphere within a fleeting moment.

Dr Deepak Jaybhaye

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife

Location

India

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