Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, MA&UD and Special Officer, HMDA Limits, inaugurated the exhibition at State Art Gallery, Madhapur, with conservation leaders and senior officials in attendance.
Wildlife conservation and nature storytelling came into focus in Hyderabad as Nature’s Legacy, a wildlife and nature photography exhibition by Hymakar Valluri, opened at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development and Special Officer, HMDA Limits, Government of Telangana. The ceremony was attended by Anil Kumar V. Epur, Trustee, WWF India and Chairman, WWF India Hyderabad Office; Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar, Former Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India; and Anoop Singh, IFS, Former Director General, Forest Survey of India and former Chief Wildlife Warden, Andhra Pradesh.
Nature’s Legacy brings together wildlife and nature photographs captured by Hymakar Valluri over more than two decades of global expeditions. The collection includes images from the African savannahs, Arctic wilderness, rainforests of South America and Borneo, and the volcanic landscapes of Kamchatka.
The exhibition presents wildlife, habitats and survival through images that range from predator encounters and rare birdlife to pristine forests and melting Arctic landscapes. The dignitaries at the inauguration noted that photography can help people connect with nature and understand the need to protect fragile ecosystems.
Speaking at the inauguration, Jayesh Ranjan said, “Hymakar Valluri’s work is far more than photography; it is a powerful documentation of our planet’s natural heritage. Through extraordinary patience, skill, and dedication, he has captured moments from some of the world’s most remote ecosystems, bringing nature closer to people. Exhibitions such as Nature’s Legacy not only showcase artistic excellence but also play an important role in creating awareness about conservation and inspiring future generations to value and protect our environment.”
Hymakar Valluri said, “Nature’s Legacy is a celebration of the beauty, diversity and resilience of the natural world. Through these images, I hope visitors experience a deeper connection with nature and recognize the importance of protecting our planet’s remaining wild spaces for future generations.”
Based in Hyderabad, Hymakar Valluri has spent more than twenty years documenting remote and challenging natural environments. The exhibition is expected to draw nature enthusiasts, students, photographers, conservationists and the public in the coming days.
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