Inputs by Madhu Daithota, Shreya Varanasi and Divya ShreeCelebrating the theme of this World Photography Day, we requested celebrities to share their ‘most favorite photographs’ – those that transcend good lighting and composition, capturing feelings, reminiscences and which means that linger.
Filming an impressive, full-grown tusker was a once-in-a-lifetime expertise: Sumer Varma
Speaking about certainly one of his most memorable experiences, Underwater Cinematographer Sumer Varma remembers filming with Raajan the elephant—a uncommon sight of an imposing tusker swimming within the clear waters of the Andaman Islands, which left a long-lasting impression on him. “Elephants are distinctive swimmers, and Rajan’s story is actually particular. These elephants have been as soon as utilized by the British to move logs within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. After logging ended, the Forest Division took care of them. Rajan was later purchased by a lodge group as a mascot and have become well-known for his capability to swim—an uncommon sight. The clear waters showcased a swimming elephant, capturing the eye of photographers and filmmakers worldwide. I used to be commissioned to shoot footage of Rajan for a marketing campaign, and spending a few hours swimming and filming this magnificent, full-grown tusker was a once-in-a-lifetime, breathtaking expertise.
On this single photograph, there was possessiveness, consolation, and safety: Anupama Gowda
Anupama Gowda, actor and photographer, says, “In Bengaluru, I’m extraordinarily busy and hooked to my telephone owing to skilled commitments. However once I go on these wildlife journeys, I’m simply one other individual seeking to join with nature. It leaves me healed as I give up fully to its wonders. This may not be one of the best photograph I’ve clicked within the wild, however they have been monkeying round, but there was possessiveness, consolation and safety. It was lovely. “
Happiness and innocence that was captured in a fleeting second: Chaithra J Achar
Chaithra J Achar, actor and photographer, says that whereas a lot of her pictures are near her coronary heart, one particularly stands out. She clicked it close to a temple near her residence, the place road distributors have been promoting massive smiley-face balloons. “I known as the photograph ‘Smiles on Sale’,” she says. “A small youngster—seemingly the seller’s child—was taking part in close by, and it struck me as such a poignant second. I even captioned it, ‘Happiness and innocence is on the market; folks in want should purchase it right here.’ That one stays with me.”
I’ve treasured one of many first pics I clicked: Samyukta Hornad
Actor Samyukta Hornad says she follows many wildlife photographers on-line and has lengthy aspired to seize extraordinary photographs in nature. “One picture that stayed with me was of a lion consuming water within the rain—I couldn’t get it out of my thoughts. Once I went on a wildlife safari in Tanzania, that precise scene unfolded, and it was one of many first pictures I clicked. I’ve framed it, and it now graces my bedside desk,” she says.
