Today is World Photography Day and I find myself leafing through old albums, reliving the moments that shaped my journey with the camera. From capturing the serene charm of Nazim Vale Talab and Shyarloli Pond to experimenting with rooftop photography, every frame brings back a flood of memories.
My real adventure began about 12 years ago, when my wife gifted me a compact camera on my birthday. It wasn’t a DSLR, but it offered just enough control over ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to spark my curiosity. Google searches and YouTube tutorials became my teachers, back in the days when AI wasn’t dictating creativity. Every photograph demanded patience, setup, and the perseverance to wait for that one perfect shot.
Wildlife photography soon became a passion—long hours at Ranthambhore and Bharatpur’s Ghana Bird Sanctuary taught me both discipline and wonder. Like polo, it turned out to be an expensive passion too. A decade ago, I had gear worth 8–10 lakhs, and I tried it all—macro, tabletop, raindrops, flowers, still life, street shots, landscapes, and long exposures.
Today, with AI blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s generated, the craze for photography isn’t quite the same. The magic of waiting for a moment, of working for a frame, feels lost. And yet, on days like this, I honor those memories. For me, World Photography Day is no longer about chasing the perfect shot—it’s about cherishing a journey that once defined passion, patience, and a deep love for seeing the world through a lens.
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मेरी व्यंग्यात्मक पुस्तकें खरीदने के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – “Girne Mein Kya Harz Hai” और “Roses and Thorns”
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