My Visual Diary of Coastal Karnataka
There’s a kind of magic that coastal Karnataka holds—one that isn’t always obvious in the heat of the day or the rush of the tourist circuit. For me, the real
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Embark on a visual odyssey with me! Based in Bangalore, I now call the stunning coast of Karnataka home. Specializing in aerial, astro, and outdoor nature photography, I’ve been crafting visual tales since 2007 through the lens of my trusted DSLR. Beyond photography, I wear many hats: a travel blogger, a mentor for aspiring photographers, and a printmaker. Here, on this website, I present a non-commercial celebration of my passion for nature, travel, and the great outdoors. Welcome to my world of imagery!
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2025: I have temporarily stopped doing any active photography. If you wish to learn Lightroom or Photoshop, drop me an email.
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A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary For A Family Trip To Dubai
Dubai shines as an acclaimed family-centric retreat due to its remarkable fusion of top-grade amenities, stimulating attractions, and exceptional cultural offerings. Boasting flawless beaches, enormous retail centers, and first-rate theme
Ladakh in August: A Monsoon Astrophotography Adventure
August typically marks the height of the monsoon season in India, making it difficult to find destinations with clear skies. However, I was fortunate to embark on a spontaneous trip
Stargazing and Milky Way Photography in Zanskar
Standing beneath a blanket of twinkling stars, camera pointed at the luminous core of the Milky Way, waiting eagerly for the camera shutter to close – this is an obsession
Milky Way Photography Trip in Singalila National Park
In October 2022, I visited Singalila National Park in West Bengal, India, as part of a photography group. The itinerary was planned exclusively for four nights of Milky Way photography.
Dholavira in Kutch – Untouched Mysteries
I visited the island of Khadir Bet in Gujarat in September 2022. The ancient ruins of the Harappan Civilization is situated in Dholavira, a village to the west of the
Monsoon Road Trip in Malenadau, Karnataka
There are several ways to enjoy the rains. With the recent pandemic induced work from home situation, a lot of us have been hearing and watching raindrops from the comforts
Allured by Armenia – A week in Yerevan
Visiting Armenia was never on my bucket list. This tiny landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia is not a popular tourist destination. Once a part of
Shooting the Kichchu Haisodu Event During Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated across India in the month of January. It is known by different names in different states. But essentially, the festival is about farmers
Leaving the Crowds Behind – Kodanad, Tamil Nadu
“Take a bus to Mettupalayam. After you get off, catch another bus to Kotagiri. There is one every half an hour and it is a 45 minute journey. At Kotagiri,
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Submerged Temple near TG Halli
Dams are always controversial. They are built for a purpose, but they are never accepted by everyone as a solution to the problem they are supposed to solve. Irrespective of
Milky Way Above a Hoysala Temple
Hoysala style of temple building thrived in the South Deccan plateau, currently the region of Karnataka, between the 11th to 14th century. There are plenty of Hoysala temples here –
Chitrakote Falls
Chitrakote Falls in Chattisgargh is a sight to behold. The massive flow of water from the Indravathi river as it tumbles down red rock which has weathered over aeons
An Evening in Shillong
I was in Meghalaya recently and it felt absolutely wonderful to be so close to the natural world, and yet not too far from civilisation. My travel was confined to
Jog Falls in Karnataka
Let’s face it – the internet is saturated with photos of popular tourist destinations. Especially in a country like India, where the majority of the population is young, owns a
Lights on! Vidhana Soudha on Independence Day
On the eve of Independence day, the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore was lit up. This magnificent building constructed in 1956 is in the
Mysore Palace Lit Up
Ambavilas Palace popularly known as Mysore Palace is a beautiful structure and the pride of Karnataka. On Sundays and public holidays, the Palace is lit up. A thousand incandescent bulbs
Revisiting Kaup Beach
In 2014, I posted a picture of the lighthouse in Kaup Beach. That photo went on to sell in exhibitions and got copied by other websites (without my permission of
Backwaters at Krishnagiri Dam
One Saturday evening, some friends and I decided to explore Krishnagiri Dam which is located in Tamil Nadu. We set out from Bangalore after lunch and hit NH44 which goes
Milky Way Close to Home
Although technically the Milky Way is above us during the right seasons, we cannot see it due to weather conditions and light pollution. This year, I was lucky to see