Lumbini, July 24 -- For 26 years, Sudeep KC trained his eyes on targets through the iron sights of an SLR rifle. Today, he uses the same discipline and precision to frame wildlife through the viewfinder of a camera.

The 58-year-old former Nepali Army colonel has spent the past seven years documenting Nepal's birds, mammals and landscapes, transforming a military skill set built on patience, observation and accuracy into a career in wildlife photography.

His ability to locate elusive species, work in difficult terrain and capture wildlife in challenging conditions has earned him recognition among nature enthusiasts in Nepal and abroad. International photographers now travel to Nepal seeking his guidance on tracking wildlife and photograp...