The ghat is a spectacular site where hundreds of seagulls gather to feed at dawn. A breathtaking scene is created when the reflections of the birds on the still water are combined with the colours of the sunrise.

Despite the fact that a lot of people visit here, it has become a place for a bunch of photographers. In order to capture them uniquely, I chose to make them monochrome. To add a 3D view to the pictures, I made sure to compose in such a way to involve layers such as foreground, mid, and background. I visited the place on three consecutive mornings to capture the fog and sunrise.

On the first day, I was very excited and saw only a few birds, but I felt amazing at the first sight. I was blown away by the second day. The birds gathered around us, the sounds, the scenery, everything was incredible. This feeling is like opening up to another world, and you have to feel it firsthand. I tried to capture the surreal experience with my camera.

The third day was not so great as there were only a few birds. But, all in all, the experience felt like a lifetime.

Though it is a sacred body of water on the Indian subcontinent, the Yamuna River is also among the dirtiest rivers in the world. Although this refuge appears beautiful on the outside, beneath its surface lies an unfathomable amount of sewage.

The collection consists of 10 1/1 Images

Artist: Arun Kumar Nalimela

Captured On: Sony Alpha 7R iii, 35mm lens

Location: Yamuna ghat, Delhi

Yamuna Ghat - The Magic Of Seagulls

Sinthan Top is a mountain pass, a popular tourist destination located between South Kashmir's Breng Valley (Sub-District Kokernag) in Anantnag district and Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The majority of the area lies on the Kishtwar side. The top acts as a sort of base camp for several alpine lakes in the region.

Like other areas of the valley, Sinthan Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destinations in Chenab valley. Around 37 kilometers of snaky and uphill drive from Daksum, it offers an adventurous journey. The spot is emerging for mountaineering, trekking and skiing.

Sinthan Top is easily accessible from Srinagar, almost 4–5 hours drive by car. At the spot called '360 Degree View', one can see areas of both Kashmir and Jammu Divisions. Also, the spot itself can be a great resting place for people traveling from Srinagar to Kishtwar or Doda and back. Sinthan Top is the South-East end of Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir) and is 48 km from the famous Kokernag spring.

My Experience: While coming back from Pahalgam to Srinagar, the cab driver asked did u visit Sinthan top. I said no, and he told then you haven’t visited Kashmir yet. So I asked how far and how can I visit. It’s 100kms from Pahalgam and I Should Hire a cab which charges around Rs.6000/- So I have decided to visit and book a hotel nearby. The night was heavily rained and I thought I might miss seeing the Sinthan top. But, luckily there was no rain in the morning and the cab driver arrived in the morning at 7:00 am. While traveling to Sinthan top the valleys were amazing the road curves and yes the dangerous roads lead to beautiful destinations. We took 3 hours to reach the destination. We had troubles with the local cab drivers too, they didn’t allow us to the top as they said to drive in their local taxis. I decided to go back. But, the people there liked my honesty and they gave us permission to pass. It was a lifetime experience for sure.

How did I frame: I walked with my diver to the top, I captured many pictures but, the frame which I wanted was to include some flowers in the foreground. So my driver said, if we go to the top of the other mountain then there might have some flowers then I said let’s go. But, the wind was very heavy we have to walk by folding our hands to reach the top where no tourists are trying to go. I slipped twice due to the wind. And I have seen flowers and the slope is too steep. By being careful I shot this capture. But, I really wanted someone to include in the frame. I can do a composite but, my photography ethics said No. I have the foreground flowers, mid-ground road, and background mountains and clouds. With all the impossibilities I tried to include someone but they have to stand on the slope of another mountain. As my driver was assisting me, He didn’t leave me as I might get in trouble if he left me. So the happiness this picture gave me is out of the experience and out of the world.

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Sinthan Top

Super 7:

The collection "Super 7" was created by Arun Kumar Nalimela and depicts the wonders of women ranging from their early years to their final years.

Despite pain, insults, difficulties, loneliness, and showing love as well as hatred, the woman is the strongest and the greatest of all. At the same time, she is everything and nothing.   Does the world know how valuable she is?   Is the world aware of her patience?   Earth won't have a morning unless she opens her eyes in the morning,   The people will not move if her bangles don't move,   Your boundless love for each generation and your endless efforts prove all.   Without her, the world would be without a lamp.   It is your love and care that makes every man a baby   It is you who makes everyone smile.  

From the very beginning of their lives, women have faced many struggles,   There are some children who are left on the streets knowing that they are girls.   From an early age, some children have to deal with the burden of cooking for the rest of their lives.   In order to earn money, some girls are sent far from home,   It is not uncommon for girls to get married at an early age,   There are some women who take care of farming,   There are some women who care for their children at home.   There are some girls who live under the custody of their brothers-in-law.  

While enduring all of these hardships, she never forgets to smile, hiding all of her sorrows deep inside.  

It's not enough to portray what a woman faces in 7 photographs, but I wanted to preserve their faces, showing little emotions. Throughout history, their power has been unmatchable and untouchable.

To all the powerful women out there not giving up on their smiles, my whole collection is dedicated to them as Super7.

The Collection consists of 7 1/1 Images   Artist: Arun Kumar Nalimela   Captured on: Sony Alpha 7R iii   Location: India  

Super7 by Arun Kumar Nalimela

Haldi Festival - Pattan Kodoli, Kolhapur, Maharashtra…

Shri Vittal Birdev festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vitthal Birdev Maharaj, who is considered to be a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. The baba is God's messenger, and people seek his blessings for a healthy life. He's revered for his ability to foretell his predictions about farming, rain and future conditions of the country which is helpful to the people of the community.

Vittal Birdev Yatra in Pattan kodoli is unique. During the 4 days of celebration of Lord Birdev Maharaj’s birthday, the sky turns yellow because people throw bhandara (a turmeric like yellow powder) and everything in the village turns yellow. Vittal Birdev Jatra of Pattan kodoli is Maharashtra's most colourful Bhandara festival.

Lakhs of Dhangar community people gather at Vittal Birdev temple in Pattan kodoli village. Men, women and children take this arduous journey on foot. Most of the devotees who make this journey are aged men and women with great wisdom and strength. They gather on the temple premises to celebrate this festival. During the group singing and drumming, people shower Bhandara on everything they like to worship. They throw the yellow powder and pieces of coconut into the temple premises and surrounding areas. The showering of Bhandara is a vibrant activity and it results in turning the temple and its surroundings yellow.