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Using Flash - Street Photography

Using Flash in Street photography is quite difficult or sometimes uncomfortable, but it gives very satisfying results. After I bought "Ricoh GR Digital", I wanted to make use of the in-built flash in some difficult lighting situations. I also wanted to try flash in night people photography, especially long exposure pictures.

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A Journey Through Meghalaya

In 2014, I travelled through Meghalaya, exploring places including Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong, Riwai, and Mawphlang. Known for its lush landscapes, rolling hills, waterfalls, and living root bridges, Meghalaya offered a very different experience from the rest of India.

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Rajasthan: A Journey Through Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur & Jaisalmer

Rajasthan is a land of vibrant colours, historic cities, desert landscapes, and rich cultural traditions. During my travels through Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, I was drawn not only to its architecture and landscapes but also to the people and everyday moments that give each place its unique character.

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Karnataka

Collection of pictures taken during my travel to Karnataka (Bylakuppe, Belur, Halebidu & Shravanabelagola )

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Boats

Boats play a very important role for people who live by rivers or lakes or sea. Day to day life of them highly depends on boats in various ways, especially for transport. Boats have a wide variety of sizes, designs and construction methods due to their intended purposes. Some of them are used for transport and some of them are used for fishing. Some boats are used for sports also.

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Koovagam: India's Annual Koothandavar Festival

Every year, thousands of transgender women from across India travel to the village of Koovagam in Tamil Nadu to take part in the annual Koothandavar Festival. The festival is rooted in the story of Aravaan from the Mahabharata and is one of the most significant religious and cultural gatherings for the transgender community in India.

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