E. Hanumantha Rao

Eshwar Hanumantha Rao (1930 – 21 January 2004) was an Indian wildlife photographer.

Hanumantha Rao became one of the most highly sought after Indian wildlife photographers in post independence India and his photographs found place widely in printed materials.

He was a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and a recipient of numerous awards.

His photographs were widely sought by publishing companies around the world earning royalty for his works.

He noted that he was the first Indian to pay income tax as a photographer.