Photographer : Gopal Bodhe                                                                                      Back to Photographers List

Date of Birth:
1948
About Photographer:
He is working in Indian Navy since 1972 as a Senior Photographer. He has developed liking in photography at the age of 10 for livelihood. He has been trained for advanced photography in International Workshops and has done extensive work in the various fields of photography such as nature, wildlife and aerial photography. Special interest in heritage and environmental preservation and has conducted many nature workshops for World Wild Life Fund for Nature (WWF) - India, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Photographic Society of India (PSI) for photography development, and nature and heritage awareness. He was In-charge of Photography at Asiad 1982 for yachting event.
 
Acknowledgements:
• Established Nature club for Naval officers, sailors and civilians in 1995.
• Letter of Appreciation from Former President of USA Mr. Bill Clinton.
• Photographic work recognized by past and present Presidents of India, Prime Ministers of India and Defense Ministers of India.
• His Excellency the President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's remarks on Gopal Bodhe's Photography: “Excellent photography with creativity.”

 
Achievements:
Pioneer in developing following photographic specialties in India:
• Aerial Photography
• Infrared Photography
• Panorama Photography