In the bustling streets of India, amidst the chaos and the cacophony of everyday life, one man’s lens finds beauty in the mundane and magic in the ordinary. Bhaskar Kundu, an Indian photographer hailing from Kolkata, has an uncanny ability to capture the essence of street life through his camera.…
Kolkata photographer Dipanjan Chakraborty has skillfully captured vibrant wall art depicting the essence of a Bengali wedding, mirroring the rich tapestry of Indian culture. His lens delves deep into the intricate details, revealing the vibrant colors and cultural motifs that adorn these walls. With an expert eye for composition and…
Vivid, cinematic and poetic, it’s all about my inner contemplation whenever I take a walk in the rain. And this time it was a dark gloomy evening when I left home and reached the fairyland of my city Kolkata named Park Street where rain blends with vivid lights and makes…
The streets of Kolkata have intrigued me for decades, enticing me with all the ingredients of drama and intrigue. I have an equal penchant for the rain, and have, at times, played with the nuances of a shower with my camera. There were stray instances, more due to requests, that…
In a quaint village nestled amidst the lush greenery, not far from the bustling city of Kolkata, lived an 80-year-old man named Sundar Rajbongshit. Despite his age, Sundar possessed a radiant energy that defied time. He had spent a significant portion of his life working tirelessly, first in a private…
I believe photography is the best language inherent to every human being. One can not read a book written in German, Spanish or Russian, without knowing these languages. But one can easily read a photograph taken by a German, Spanish, or Russian photographer. That is why I think photography is…
In peninsular India, the coastal area plays a pivotal role in the country’s GDP growth and per capita income. The Coastal area acts as a major tourist place in India. A lot of people make their living around the sea beach. A major part of working class people depends on…
Widows of Vrindavan celebrate Holi during a function organized by SULABH HOPE FOUNDATION, at Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan. Memorable occasions for thousands of windows who earlier faced humiliation. Since early morning, a large number of widows living in various shelter homes started gathering at the Gopinath Mandir and Preparing petals…
In this photo series, I have tried to show the colors of Kolkata through my eyes. My pictures are based on light and shadow, the colorful streets of Kolkata, and street silhouettes. Silhouettes with the colorful background are always eye-catching in my opinion. My Gear: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5…
Prior to 2012, Keya Sengupta did not have any special interest in photography. However, it all changed after her visit to Rajasthan in the year 2012. When she saw the natural beauty of Rajasthan as well as the architectural grandeur of the palaces and forts there, she felt that not…
There was a gloomy cloudy noon and it was drizzling outside when I reached one of the oldest streets of Kolkata in search of my new story. This series is my journey of finding the existence of art on the streets which are full of hustle and bustle of life,…
iPhone— What’s so special about it? As we all know, Apple’s “iPhone” is a very famous object. It is one of the most sold smartphones in the world, and for good reason. The processor is great, the design is classy, it is very easy to use and the battery lasts…
More than 100 years ago, after being denied entry to temples and worship Hindu gods, a man from low caste untouchable Hindu community, named Parashuram began tattooing the Hindu god Ram’s name on his whole body (from head to toe) and face as an act of devotion and defiance. Thus…
You may choose to call this place The Land of Faith. There is a famous saying – “Sab TeerthBaar Bar, Gangasagar Ekbar” – Which means you may visit other holy places several times- but a visit once to Gangasagar is worth a lifetime. This is the land of impassioned faith…
A pride parade is an outdoor event celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all the sexual identities and orientations in an order to celebrate social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, pride and other legal values. June is considered as the ‘Pride Month’ remembering the historic Stonewall Riots. The very first…
Tania Chatterjee is a travel and documentary photographer from Kolkata, India. She is a founder of the photography community Fotorbit. For Tania, “A good photograph should represent a photographer’s vision and believe towards the people and society expressively.” Thanks, Tania for accepting our invite. Please read on… Could you please…