Profile of Photographer

Seetharam Maddali in Monument Valley.

Seetharam was born in Krishna-Godavari river basin of Southern India, a place that witnesses one of the largest bird migrations on Earth. His birthplace is one of the world's largest natural gas reserves and tragically the home to many endangered species.

Growing up, Seetharam observed many fascinating creatures: colorful Painted Storks, Spot-Billed Pelicans, peafowl, water buffalos, Olive Ridley turtles and venomous cobras. These experiences influenced his interest in sketching and, later, wildlife photography.

Seetharam’s Master’s degree in computing gave him the opportunity to move to the United States in the late 90s, where he had an opportunity to work with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and United States Forest Service on web-enabling conservation, Land use planning and the permitting process. Seetharam’s environmental concerns dramatically expanded during this period of work, as did his knowledge of North American flora and fauna.

Seetharam’s photography hangs in both private and corporate collections. He is always searching for and finding new inspirations. His website is a showcase for his photographic art: www.naturearts.com

Publication Credits: Westways, Digital Texas, Birder's World, Digital SLR User and National Geographic.

Accomplishments:

  • Two dozens of Seetharam's images showcased with world's fifth largest bird egg collection exhibition at San Bernardino County Museum.
  • Award of Excellence in Arts - 18th TANA Conference 2011
  • CMA 2011 Gold award winner - World Best Animal/Wildlife Photography Retail Wall Calendar
  • CMA 2011 Gold award winner - USA Best Animal/Wildlife Photography Retail Wall Calendar
  • CMA 2010 Silver award winner - National Best Animal/Wildlife Photography Retail Wall Calendar
  • Two of Seetharam's images reached finals and three reached semi finals in BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2010.
  • Cornell Lab of Ornithology Featured Photographer, November 2010
  • Won First, Second and Third prizes in 49th Annual Hillcrest Festival of Arts, California.
  • Featured Artist, TANA 2009 International Festival, Chicago

Equipment: For those interested in what equipment Seetharam use, Here is the list.

Bodies

Lenses

Support

The Canon EOS 1D Mark III    
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS
Gitzo 1325 tripod, Gitzo monopod & Bogen tripods
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
The Arca Swiss B1 Monoball head
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS
Wimberely Head II
Nikon Monarch ATB 10 x 42
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro
Jobu Design BWG-HD Black Widow Gimbal Tripod Head
Canon Extender EF 2.0 III   EF 1.4 II
RRS BGE4-L Bracket
Canon EF Extension Tubes
RRS B91-B Flash Bracket
Lee Filters & Kit
The Skimmer Ground Pod II
Lee Filters & Kit
Scorpion Ground Pod

Hardware

Printing

Software

Apple MacBook Pro
Epson Stylus Professional 7880        
Capture One 6 Pro
Apple Cinema Display HD 23  
 
Adobe Photoshop CS5