[1]From historial monuments, lush green landscapes to the charm of old Delhi and capturing the cosmopolitan lifestyle, photography enthusiasts have shot and documented various moods and shades of the city.
Today, as we celebrate the World Photography Day, we interact with city based amateurs, hobbyists and professional photographers, who are funked up by their passion for camera. They share with us their favourite spots in and around the capital.
Crafts bazaars displaying handicraft items and hosting cultural activities are suitable places to go out with your cameras. City based photographer Madhurima Sil says, “Dilli Haat immediately transports you to the magical world of Indian art and heritage presented through a fascinating panorama of craft, cuisine and cultural activities. This treasure house of cultural diversity, inimitable ethnic wares, and interesting faces selling colourful crafts makes it an ideal spot for some vibrant pictures.”
Gardens, parks and public spaces provide plenty of options to zoom in and shoot. Another popular photography hotspot is the Garden of Five Senses located near Mehrauli. “The Garden of Five Senses is not just an ordinary park but is a vast leisure space where people throng in large numbers to socialise. Fountains, lightings, spiral walkway, variety of flowers make it an ideal place for exciting visuals,” adds Madhurima.
Forts, tombs and other historical monuments provide perfect frames mainly because of their symmetrical shapes and patterns. Photography enthusiast Ankit Sinha says, “One of the less explored areas of Delhi and an ideal spot for photography is the massive Tughlaqabad Fort. Although, the fort is in a state of ruins now, with its splendid walls, double-storied bastions, majestic towers and audience halls, it is an architectural marvel. There is a plethora of subjects one may find here for an interesting photoshoot ranging from semi-arid terrains to families hanging out for picnics to dogs lazying around or children playing cricket.”
Self-trained photographer Ishaan Suri likes experimenting and pushing technology to the limits to capture the unknown facets of the capital. “The frame and light exposure are obviously very important for capturing shots, but I also believe editing a picture is equally important to create a stunning visual. While I am walking on the streets, I walk with the thought that every speck has life around me and is capable of making a great shot. I like shooting people in their natural surroundings and prefer to interact with them before I pick up the camera, and I talk to them while I am taking pictures, allowing me to capture all their natural expressions and moods.”
Suri elaborates, “Apps like Instagram and Camera Plus on smartphones are some useful tools that even amateurs can try out to click some amazing photographs.”
Photographer Krishnendu Chatterjee likes capturing the fractals of momentary stillness that thread the metropolitan. Pursuing his theme through the medium of documentary street photography, the photographer says, “Street photography features subjects in candid situations within public places. Streets of Delhi have multiple facets to them — old Delhi and its rustic charm is something that I like capturing the most. Hawkers, madaaris, a budding cricketer playing in the narrow streets of purani dilli, foreigners and their curious faces make the areas around Chandni Chowk a photographer’s paradise.”
Historic Hauz Khas Village is yet another funky spot that is gaining popularity among the photography enthusiasts. “With Deer Park, water reservoir and crumbling monuments, this enclosed boulevard is an interesting hub of small-scale entrepreneurs, musicians, fashion designers, travellers, foodies and others. This makes the place one of my favourite hotspots for clicking some jazzy mood pictures,” concludes hobbyist photographer Prabhat Saraswat.
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[1] http://archive.asianage.com/t20jpg-299