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| Edited By: dna Correspondent |Source: DNA |Updated: Jan 11, 2015, 07:25 AM IST
You have arranged an exhibition after 11 years, what is so special about this one?
My love for photography is well known. I try to do something new and different each time. In the past, I have done aerial photography of all the forts built by Maharaj (Chhatrapati Shivaji) and the Pandharpur Temple yatra. I have tried to highlight the culture and history of Maharashtra through my aerial photography. This time, I have tried something new, which is called 'Infra Red' photography.
What is Infra Red photography?
Not many people practice this kind of photography in India. In normal photography, in the camera, light creates an effect on the lens and infrared is blocked. Therefore, we get normal photographs. However, under this unique technique, normal light is blocked and a photo is clicked using infrared light, which gives an altogether different photograph. It is like taking a photograph with a blindfold, so deciding on exposure, setting the composition is extremely difficult.
For how long have you been working on this technique?
I have been working on it for the past couple of years.
What are its features?
The final results are very different from normal photos. Images, especially of trees, reflections in water, and clouds shot using this technique are spectacular. You have to see them to believe it.
What has been the most difficult aspect of these photos?
The polar bear photo shoot, that was the toughest assignment. I was shooting in subzero temperatures, at times as low as -20 degrees Celsius, and was wearing five layers of clothing. In that bone-chilling cold, I had to remove my gloves and shoot. Those who do photography would know that it is very difficult to handle the camera wearing gloves. My hands and fingers went numb... It was very challenging and exciting.
But why the exhibition?
Even though photography is my hobby, I have decided to sell the exhibits (barring the portraits on display, which are not for sale), and whatever funds are generated will be distributed to the grief-stricken farmers of Maharashtra. Farmers in our state are going through a very difficult time and I wish to make a humble contribution through my exhibition.
