Kerala-based photographer Gokul Das K. S. has gained recognition for his captivating portraits that vividly celebrate the diverse festivals and rich cultural traditions of India. From the vibrant streets of Holi to the spiritual fervor of Varanasi, his work captures the essence of India’s cultural tapestry with unmatched authenticity. Gokul’s…
The images are from the traditional Kaalapootu (Bull Surfing ) held mostly in villages in North Kerala. The race takes place during the post-harvest season in August and lasts from noon until dusk. In southern Kerala, these events are held under the name “Maramadi”. Though the events are held in…
Photography is a universal language, all have their own speaking styles love all the visual stories from everyone and everywhere searching visuals that process keep my mind always fresh. If anybody asks me why u take pics?? my reply is “because I love visuals”. My name is Devan and I…
The spheres of macro photography and illustration may seem unrelated, but actually, they’re not mutually exclusive. An artist from India, Vimal Chandran, brings these two spheres of art together, and as you’ll see, creates an unexpectedly powerful combination. First, he takes a close-up photo of flowers or other natural motifs,…
When I first held a camera back in 2011, the idea of clicking photographs was something entirely different from what it means to me now. It started with the curiosity to click anything that felt unique in my perspective. That was the golden rule. As I started reading and looking…
Images from deserted Kozhikode Beach after the Govt of Kerala launched the “Break the Chain” campaign to fight COVID-19. The beach is otherwise one of the most crowded beaches in the state of Kerala. This beach is perhaps the only getaway for the people of Calicut. Now, with the exception…
Interviewed by Prashanth Swaminathan Vaisakh Shabu is a photography enthusiast and B.Tech final year student from Kerala, India. He developed his interest in photography after he joined the college. He has been using OnePlus phones from the last 4 years to capture these beautiful photographs. Thanks, Vaisakh for accepting our invite.…
I am portrait, travel and wedding photographer based out of Bengaluru. I hail from a small town called Ettumanoor in Kerala. My photographic journey started around in March 2011, when I was inspired by the photographs I saw on Facebook in the last few days of My Engineering college. I…
This project is about showing how it feels to be under privileged to know what’s going on right next to you and how the curiosity is universal. An attempt to pass on the eagerness the plantation workers had to know what’s going on Next-door. Years of working in the plantation…
Calicut beach is a place of great historical significance as far as the history of India is concerned. It was through here the Europeans entered India by sea route for trade, later paved the way for the 400 year long colonial rule. The beach is around 25 Km from where…
Ashtami Rohini or Janma Ashtami is observed as the birthday of Lord Krishna being celebrated all over the Sri Krishna temples across Kerala as per traditional Malayalam calendar followed. Birthday of Lord Krishna is observed on the Rohini Nakshatram day in Chingam Month in Malayalam calendar in Kerala. The corresponding…
Theyyam-the ritualistic performance, which can be described as the most visible, spectacular art form of Malabar (Northern part of Kerala), associated with myths and legends. Theyyam can also be described as a form of worship consisting of rituals, colorful costumes and divine dance through which the gods are appeased and…
The Pongala festival which is celebrated every year around late Feb and early March at the renowned Attukal Bhagavathi temple in Kerala’s capital city of Thiruvananthapuram is an experience with euphoria of religion, faith and beliefs. The festival has entered the Guinness records for being the largest single gathering of…
This guy is unbelievable, astronomical photography is no looking for decisive moment or filling up your frame. This genre of photography is so much closer to science or in particular astro physics in that matter. Feels weird and sounds so much unlike the photography we all have known till this…
A very inspiring street photographer from India. Manu’s idea of photography is very simple and personal. In his words “Photography is way of escape, a place where I find peace. I do it because I love doing it. It makes me happy. It is completely personal.” Let us get to…
An unbelievable amount of passion from a photographer who believes in capturing people, those expressions and their incredible story is a treat to watch. This is Sreeranj Sreedhar from Kerala and living in Dubai. Sreeranj loves to capture environmental portraits, culture & traditions and landscapes. Read this short interview to…