"The Aristocracy of Talent" by Adrian Wooldridge is brilliant. While he tries to highlight the benefits of meritocracy, he also adopts a balanced approach, acknowledging its pitfalls. https://amzn.to/4vKtmVK www.goodreads.com/re... #bookreviews #bookrecommendations

A random photograph in the market. Pocket Dispo Lens, and Fujifilm X-M5. I seek imperfection. #fun #experiments #vintage

Surveillance cameras are sprouting everywhere, and the state has become overbearing. How does this affect people and society? How will these changes affect your behavior as a photographer, and what new stories will emerge? www.rajivchopra.in/p... My podcast. And do subscribe! #podcast #surveil

In this video, I discuss thermal issues and the camera. Living in India, you will have problems of camera overheating, especially if you use entry-level cameras and heat is an issue you must address #cameraheating #cameratec #heat

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These days, I am experimenting and having fun. I call it "Breaking my Mind." This week, I will share images I photographed - random images - with my Fujifilm X-M5 and my Pocket Dispo Lens. A motorcycle! #fun #experiments #vintage

Over the next few weeks, I will share images, including my first experiments with a 4mm fisheye lens. Fisheye lenses are demanding. This is the first photo I took. You see my finger in the frame. 7Artisan 4 mm https://amzn.to/4vNq3NE Fujifilm X-M5 https://amzn.to/4lqEBhV #fisheye #distortedgeometry

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Connaught Place market. Walk through the busy pathways and explore the bustling stalls that define this iconic Delhi shopping district. This footage captures the daily energy of shoppers and visitors as they navigate the inner circle. Subscribe and follow!

Jobless in the heat and dust. India's unemployment rate is skyrocketing and may cause upheaval in the near future. Can you capture such stories before chaos hits? Or do you photograph the event when the explosion occurs? www.rajivchopra.in/p... My podcast #podcast

Master the Snapseed interface with this quick setup guide. Learn to navigate the main screen, import your photos, and use essential tools like Tune Image to perfect your shots. Whether you are adding text overlays or exploring new styles, this tutorial covers the basics for better mobile editing.

In this photography tutorial, we will be using the Fujifilm X-M5 camera paired with the 7 Artisans lens, a great combination for learning photography and experimenting with different techniques. The fisheye lens provides a distinct and creative way to approach visual literacy.

I wrote a post, Benares has changed beyond recognition. www.rajivchopra.in/p... I returned to Benares after a decade, to find the city much changed. Read my blog post to discover why I think the city has changed so much. #benares #change

An old British-era bridge in Bhimtal. This bridge is the lifeline for the people who live in the hills. But I i will write more about them soon. Digital pinhole body cap on a Nikon D200. No editing has been done yet. #pinhole #digitalpinhole

the ceiling of the second mall! 7Artisan 4mm https://amzn.to/4vNq3NE Fujifilm X-M5 https://amzn.to/4lqEBhV #fisheye #distortedgeometry

I am continuing my early experiments in digital pinhole photography and will share more photos in a few weeks. Flowers! Shooting flowers is tough enough as it is! I made this photograph in Bhimtal during the monsoons. I must edit these photos! #digitalpinhole #nature #india #flowers

I am continuing my early experiments in digital pinhole photography and will share more photos in a few weeks. I made this photograph in Bhimtal during the monsoons. Which reminds me, it is time to return to Bhimtal. Nikon D200. I must edit these photos! #digitalpinhole #nature #india

Then, I went to a different mall that day. I was not mall-hopping for the heck of it. I had work to do! I stopped for chai! More underexposure. Damn! 7Artisan 4mm https://amzn.to/4vNq3NE Fujifilm X-M5 https://amzn.to/4lqEBhV #fisheye #distortedgeometry

Then, I went to a different mall that day. I was not mall-hopping for the heck of it. I had work to do! I stopped for chai! The exposure was better in the second image! 7Artisan 4mm https://amzn.to/4vNq3NE Fujifilm X-M5 https://amzn.to/4lqEBhV #fisheye #distortedgeometry

I am continuing my early experiments in digital pinhole photography and will share more photos in a few weeks. I made this photograph in Bhimtal during the monsoons. Which reminds me, it is time to return to Bhimtal. Digital pinhole body cap on the Nikon D200. #digitalpinhole #nature #india

Rupert Smith's "The Utility of Force" is brilliant. https://amzn.to/3TcVTEU www.goodreads.com/re... The book is dense and demands concentration. Rupert Smith makes one central argument: war has changed. No longer can you bomb people out of the world. #bookreviews #bookrecommendations

People standing. At some point, the pinhole body cap fell off my Nikon D200 and rolled onto the road, so I scampered through the traffic to retrieve it! #digitalpinhole #streetphotography

People squatting on the road opposite the Delite Cinema. The Delhi Stock Exchange is at this location. Trying to do street photography with pinhole stuff is fascinating. #digitalpinhole #streetphotography #nikon #monochrome

The ceiling of the mall. You may notice everything is crooked! 7Artisan 4mm https://amzn.to/4vNq3NE Fujifilm X-M5 https://amzn.to/4lqEBhV #fisheye #distortedgeometry

A rickshaw wallah at Turkman Gate, Delhi. Digital pinhole photography. I think I need to do more of this stuff again. #digitalpinhole #monochrome #delhi #nikon

Two men sitting at Turkman Gate, Delhi. Shah Jahan named Turkman Gate after an old Sufi saint. No toning in one image. Sepia toning in the other. #pinholephotography #streetphotography #monochrome

Digital pinhole photography. Delhi Gate. Late evening. The sun shines on the walls of the old structure. No toning in one image. Van Dyke Brown in the second image #pinholephotography #monochrome #delhi

Digital pinhole photography. Delhi Gate. Late evening. The cars whiz by. The old and the new co-exist in uneasy harmony. #pinholephotography #monochrome #delhi

Digital pinhole photography. Delhi Gate. Late evening. The cars whiz by. The old and the new co-exist in uneasy harmony. A sepia tone in one image. No toning in the second image. #pinholephotography #monochrome #delhi

It is time to 'break the brain.' Over the next two weeks, or less, I will share images I made long ago and will do again. Digital pinhole photos. I made these with my Nikon D200 and a digital pinhole body cap. Delhi Gate #pinholephotography #monochrome

Editing is not the final step in the process of 'making a photo.' The last step is sharing that image with the world, either as a print or on social media. Editing involves choices and compromises that you must make. www.rajivchopra.in/p... #podcast