1. 19 May


    Curious and Hopeful. on Flickr. I’m working with CRY, Bangalore for my second semester internship. This weekend, I went out for my first field visit to an urban slum nearby. The team of volunteers (called a Public Action Group) collected information regarding school dropouts and malnourished children. This child kept looking at us with a sense of curiosity constantly, while the volunteers spoke to his parents. This first-field visit has been a stark reality check into the living conditions and lifestyle of the lesser privileged. The wide sense of disparity present between the set standards of education and nutrition and what actually exists on-ground is just shocking. It has been learning and inspiring at the same time - to meet individuals and families who are trying their best to ensure that their children are well fed and educated; who are making the best of what they can so that their children can grow up to see a better future. :)

    Curious and Hopeful. on Flickr.

    I’m working with CRY, Bangalore for my second semester internship. This weekend, I went out for my first field visit to an urban slum nearby. The team of volunteers (called a Public Action Group) collected information regarding school dropouts and malnourished children.

    This child kept looking at us with a sense of curiosity constantly, while the volunteers spoke to his parents.

    This first-field visit has been a stark reality check into the living conditions and lifestyle of the lesser privileged. The wide sense of disparity present between the set standards of education and nutrition and what actually exists on-ground is just shocking. It has been learning and inspiring at the same time - to meet individuals and families who are trying their best to ensure that their children are well fed and educated; who are making the best of what they can so that their children can grow up to see a better future. :)

     

  2. 13 May


    Vibzierain! | Experimental Portrait (2).

    Vibzierain! | Experimental Portrait (2).

     

  3. 12 May


    That’s Vibzierain (Vibha)! | Experimental Portrait. :)

    That’s Vibzierain (Vibha)! | Experimental Portrait. :)

     

  4. 11 May



    Anonymous asked: And thanks for your suggestions, btw :)

    You’re welcome. =)

     

  5. 11 May



    Anonymous asked: Haha nope, I'm not someone you know. I just randomly decided to check out the sympulse tag, and came across your pictures!

    Oh, alright. :)

     

  6. 11 May



    Anonymous asked: Hey, I just stumbled across your blog and I'm so glad I did :) your photographs are absolutely stunning! I was wondering if you could help me out a bit, what would be your most recommended camera settings for photowalks (I use a canon 1100D)? I know it's a pretty vague question but do you have any suggestions? :)

    I have a feeling I’m replying to someone I probably know. If you are someone I know, its okay, you can come off anon, I don’t bite. :P
    Settings for photowalks?
    That would entirely depend on the ambient light. Anything from 1/40 or 1/50 (on an 18-55mm kit lens) to a higher shutterspeed if it is too bright should work. Also, play around with the aperture - it helps increase depth of field and cut down on the light if there’s too much of it.

     

  7. 5 May


    Self-Portrait #1. :)

    Self-Portrait #1. :)

     

  8. 1 May


    ‘Everyday Heroes’ explores the lives of everyday people - the kind you’d probably pass by everyday but not really notice maybe. It tells their story - the struggles and the triumphs, all of which have made them what they are. These are people hiding amidst us - each bearing a story of inspiration that’s waiting to be discovered.

    As undergraduate media students, this is our first initiative at seeking newer stories and finding newer inspiration. 

    This is a first attempt at creating something like this, so please bear with us.
    Although any constructive feedback will be highly appreciated!

    And a big, big thank you to Edwin Anthony (Edwin Sir) for his constant help and motivation at the editing desk!

    - Aman Deshmukh, Shreya Das. :D

     

  9. 30 Mar


    The view from Lohagarh Fort, India.

    The view from Lohagarh Fort, India.

     

  10. 17 Mar


    Try describing the most important people in your life. Sometimes, its just impossible - because no word or set of words can ever manifest the intensity of how important these people are to you, or how much of a support they’ve been the entire time. In their own quirky ways, they’ve stuck along - standing by you the entire time. I consider myself extremely fortunate - for one such person also happens to be my roommate. Here’s to The Dark Knight worshiper, the pensive writer, an inspiring pillar of support and one of my closest friends - Ushnav.


    Try describing the most important people in your life.

    Sometimes, its just impossible - because no word or set of words can ever manifest the intensity of how important these people are to you, or how much of a support they’ve been the entire time. In their own quirky ways, they’ve stuck along - standing by you the entire time. I consider myself extremely fortunate - for one such person also happens to be my roommate.

    Here’s to The Dark Knight worshiper, the pensive writer, an inspiring pillar of support and one of my closest friends - Ushnav.

     

  11. 4 Mar


    Portrait / Shreya Das. on Flickr. Hey, that’s Moodymadonna!

    Portrait / Shreya Das. on Flickr.

    Hey, that’s Moodymadonna!

     

  12. 2 Feb


    Day 2 / Sympulse - the SCMS College Fest.

    Day 2 / Sympulse - the SCMS College Fest.