This blog is where my photographs find their stories. Here, I write about the birds, flowers, landscapes, people, and places that capture my attention, along with the thoughts and experiences they inspire.
Some posts are photo essays, some are travel notes, and others are simply reflections on the beauty of the world around us.
The Goddess We Worship, The Courage We Fear
Living close to Chittaranjan Park, Delhi’s little Bengal, I can watch Durga Puja take shape well before the festival begins. The pandals rise, bamboo frames acquire their elaborate coverings, and workers rush about with last-minute arrangements.…
The Noisy Miner: Nature’s WhatsApp Group
Commonly found in gardens, parks and open woodlands in eastern Australia, the Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) is an Australian bird that looks as though it has a great deal to say and is disappointed that the…
Wrinkles, Shadows and Other Things That Look Good in Black and White
Black-and-white photography has a wonderful way of making the ordinary look cinematic. An older man walking down a road, a bundle balanced on his head? Classic. A woman walking alone, her hair flowing in the wind?…
Meenu the Ant’s Slippery Ride
Meenu and Teenu were two little ants and the best of friends. One sunny morning, they went into the garden to find some breakfast. The marigolds were bright yellow. A butterfly danced from flower to flower.…
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