Indian Photographer

Home; the Ocean by Prashant Rana

Sitting in a new home, in a new city, with a new ambition, or I should say an extension of my life’s ambition, a poem dropped off my mind yesterday. It is amazing how story of life unfolds. And, what I find more amazing is that life is a story, which we can read and write at the same time. Paradoxical but true. So, today I thought to share this poem with you

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Truth of the trustworthy photos by Prashant Rana

But, is it so? Are photos really a trustworthy representation of reality? Is there a reality, or truth? After hanging up the phone, these questions clouded my mind. Of course photos are real; they represent everything in front of the camera. I don’t stage my photos, so I know that I have not interfered with reality in the scene. Or should I say that I have not interfered with reality in the scene consciously?

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Light is eternal by Prashant Rana

Eternal is a word which creates paradoxes. It portrays a strong connection with infinity, and at the borders of infinity, science and spirituality unite. I am pondering over this, because Tomas decided to share his photo with me. Tomas was a participant in my photography workshop at Vilnius, in November 2018.

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Monsoon over the Pacific, making waves around the world by Prashant Rana

It is a bold step for a culture which is highly visual, because everyone is inherently trained to interpret visual art. Here, people grow around symbolism, colors and abstract expressions.

Therefore it is a matter of pride and responsibility, to be among the selected few, who bring fresh ideas to this culture and create new horizons. And, I am exceptionally happy, because my first photography book is considered to have done that on some level.

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