This story is based on a day visit in a rural village of silk makers, India. It is a winter morning and people are busy in several activities to make Tussar silk which has a rich texture and natural deep gold colour. I have tried to capture a few moments…
Witnessing Republic Day Parade was always on my bucket list since childhood. During my school days I used to take part in such events and especially being into Army school it was a big opportunity to show your skills to Area Commander who used to be our Chief Guest. Never…
Shanghai is one of the worlds truly epic megacities, a hive of activity and rapid change. As massive scale construction changes the face of the city, an uninhibited hunger for new technology and economic resourcefulness changes the way its people live. However, its the quiet, personal moments of daily life…
In 2015, death took my dad rather quickly. When they found cancer, it had already taken up residence in his pancreas and spread to his liver. Diagnosis to death was under 2 months. At the time I was beginning work on a photo project around terminal illness and mortality. The…
Bede is a nomadic ethnic group in Bangladesh. They used to live, travel, and earn their living on the river. Nowadays due to change of socio-economic aspect and the decreasing river in our country they started settling down in makeshift temporary shelters they call home. Their source of income has…
“Shiver Gajan” or “Hajrha Puja” is a special folk festival, celebrated at Chaitra Sankranti (last day of the Bengali year) forbidding good-bye to the passing year in West Bengal, India. It is believed that the celebration leads to prosperity in the coming year, wiping out all the sufferings and pains…
Hong Kong is an energetic blend of culture, history, and innovation. Among the neon light and crowded city. Hong Kong is one of the areas with the highest population densities on earth. More than 7.3 million people live here and Hong Kong is relatively small in size. A lack of…
I am less famous as a photographer in my locality. Two years ago in a day, I was surprised by a knocking at the door, an old man with a stick came to introduce himself at my home and asked about my photography. He was none other than a photographer…
I’ve been taking pictures for almost 10 years. At this time, I have tried to take some portraits of our beautiful Bangladeshi people. I always love to capture people, especially from villages. I want to highlight the village life in my photography. I am sharing some of the best portrait…
Colorful clothes spread on the soil next to the river bank of Barakar in Jharkhand area. The Dhobi Ghat (washing ground) of Kumardubi in the Jharkhand Province is the biggest in the Eastern part of India where daily 5000 clothes being washed by 200 Dhobi (Washer) Families. The process of…
Hanoi is the capital and second largest city in Vietnam. It is only behind Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. The chaos of Hanoi, Vietnam. A city at which takes a while to adjust to and the streets are filled with motorbikes and street vendor along the road and…
Children and Expression, these two words are somewhat synonymous, because children are always expressive. Their energy, emotion, immaturity bring expression into them naturally. This photo series brings together such expressive moments of children. About Gourab Guha I was born in Kolkata, India in 1980. I have always been fascinated with…
Technology lies at the heart of our progression as a race. However, while space tourism and cryptocurrencies grab the headlines, it’s the humble smartphone that is leading the way. Our phones have changed the way we interact, with our friends and the world around us… but has this tool, built…
Bengal, India, in the bank of Mahananda River. It is believed that The “Ganga” (The holy river in India) comes to meet with “Mahananda” (A small river in North Bengal) on the very special day, called “Magha Purnima”. People take a holy dip on this occasion for the wellbeing of…
Persepolis or Takht-e-Jamshid is an ancient city located in south-western Iran. It served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire ca. 550–330 BC. Situated in a fertile plain of the Pulvar River and surrounded by strong natural mountain defenses, the ruins lie on a massive platform built from limestone…
In Kolkata, Every nook and corner has a story to tell. The more deeply into the city one visits, the more it unravels. Kolkata doesn’t have a single planned color that makes it stand out. It has a symphony of contrasting and unexpected colors that makes it a different kind…