A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
On our recent summer vacation, we woke up at Cherai to heavy rains. These weren't the usual summer rains where it rained now and then, but the skies opened up with a vengeance, and made it impossible for us go explore the area. I opted instead, for exploring the resort, and enjoying the peace, since most people were enjoying the cosy comforts of the resort, indoors! Walking towards the backwaters, the sight of these lone fishermen made me stop and watch them for a while, appreciating their hard work, and their perseverance.
This isn't a black and white photo, but the dark clouds and the fog make it appear so |
These were the only two men, out in the backwaters in the rain, doing their job....
Even while I struggled with my umbrella, which threatened to blow away every moment, and my camera, trying to keep it safe from the rain, I tried to capture them at work - one busy rowing, the other, throwing the net out, reeling it in, and emptying it of the fish caught in it, and repeating the process over and over again. In the midst of all this, one of them noticed me, and waved out!
And before I end, here is one last photo, one I think is my best capture of the lot! What do you think?
I must have watched these fishermen for about an hour, but they would have been out in the rain, for hours, and hadn't finished by the time I left. It really makes you appreciate them, doesn't it?
Beautiful set of photographs..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meghana!
Deletefirst of all beautiful picturesssssss... and yeah they are working harddd...
ReplyDeleteBikram
Thanks Bikram!
Deletesimple images that tell a compelling story of perseverance. great capture! first time here and already liking it!
ReplyDeletegood work!
stop by our blog Aalayam - it's a fun space that features a ton of inspirational ideas.
~deepa
Thank you so much, Deepa, and welcome here! Hope to see you here regularly now!
DeleteNice monsoon frames!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Niranjan! well, the monsoon hasnt set in here yet, so making the most of my pics!
Deleteyou are doing really good job...
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletenice shoot, especially the last photo click is awesome
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