ONE EYE TWO WORLDS

Ted Chin
THE ORCHID HUNTER
Dr. Naresh Swami
The Master's Art
DAN HECHO
Deepti Asthana
Alexander Yakovlev Women Of India
THE MIRAGES
Dr. Serhat Demiroglu
STORY OF THE WILD FELINES
The Birdwatcher's Game
Mahesh Reddy Tips & Tricks
Manipulation
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 EDITORIAL
In the words of William Shakespeare, “One touch of
nature makes the whole world kin.” Nature and humans
exist symbiotically as kins and yet we are constantly
Editorial Technology exterminating it with what we call the progress of
Andrea Izzotti Sachin Arora civilization. We face a great challenge today as most of our
Prakhar Garg Rishabh Jain wildlife has vanished and what is left of it is on the edge of
Abhishek Sharma extinction. Is this the legacy we leave for our future generations? Is this the kind of world we
Akhil Jain want to live in, so selfishly at that?
Design Lee Nguyen
Sheetal Mann Ashvin Gajbhiye In the last 40 years alone, we have lost half of our wildlife. This situation is only worsening
Priyashi Negi and we can’t seem to stop harming these creatures of the wild. It’s high time that we realize
Public Relations their importance for they are not only a source of inspiration and nurture a sense of wonder
Barkha Chandra but they are also vital to the balance of nature. When you get in touch with wild, just sit down
Writer Yasmeen Sheikh and breath, contemplate the nature and learn.
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Vignesh S. Publicity Photographers Camilla Tombari and Natalie Bondarenko explore the world under the water
Sana Singh Anushree Soni and introduce us to the denizens of the seas and oceans. The majestic cats captured in Dr.
Vishakha Jha Mayank Arora Sehrat Demiroglu’s frame come alive in all their glory in ‘Story of the Wild Felines’. The Wat
Meenal Singh Thamkrabok Monastery in Thailand gives one ‘last chance’ to the victims of addiction and
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offer them a chance to redeem themselves from their drug enslavement, which is all but a
Karishma Rana Ashita Aggarwal metaphor for all of us, the last chance to redeem ourselves, to give back whatever we can and
Himanshu Diwakar however we can.

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Deepti Asthana divulge stories of women from across India in her photo-series, Women of
Aishwarya Bharthuar Shivankar Kamboj
India and brings out the dichotomy between the rural and urban areas in India. MasterChef
Rajesh Basu Mom Uma Raghuraman set our mouths watering with the sumptuous treats she has prepared
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Neha Arora and captured in equally tempting photographs.
Insaf Khan Neelu Singh
Dipesh Kumar Anjali Chaudhary
Ted Chin creates a world of fantasy in ‘One Eye Two Worlds’ and reveals a few tricks from up
Consultant his sleeve about manipulated photography. With his expertise, he proves that you only need
Apratim Saha your imagination running to make art. The Puspa Mrga (flower hunter), Dr. Naresh Swami,
Marketing
Mansa Inc. in his expeditions in the mighty Himalayas, exhibit the rarest of the rare alpine plants and
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lead by example to preserve nature.
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Neal Cooper When we step out of our homes everyday, we might not be at our best, but there is also a
Analysis little hope that we can do something better each day. All that matters now, is how we live
Prateek Kashyap Founder & CEO by the perceptions of the changes we want in this world. This journey has been about the
Audrey White Mukesh Kumar feral creatures of the jungle and also the little harmless ones and how capturing them in a
frame is so much better than capturing them in cages and holding them as captives in their
own home. In this issue, we celebrate the wild, the fierce, and the raw beauty of nature in all
its varied hues. Nature is the best and the humblest artist, it’s up to us to try to pick up the
endless differences of its proposals.

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Contents
Women of India 8
Deepti Asthana

The Last Chance 12

Andreas Vassiliou

One Eye Two Worlds 16

Manipulation Photography-Ted Chin

For the Love of Food 21

Uma Raghuraman

Ocean is the Love

of my Life 26
Camilla Tombari

The Orchid Hunter 34

Dr. Naresh Swami

Mystic Valley 41
Alberto Del Hoyo

Story of the Wild Felines 45

Dr. Sehrat Demiroglu

App of the Month

Trell 64
Movie Review
The Secret Life of 65
Walter Mitty
Model of the Month

Richa Chaturvedi 82

Darling Diaphanous 84
Abhilash Ramadass

The Mirages 87
Alexander Yakovlev
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Women of India:
A n engineer by training, Deepti was
introduced to photography in 2012. She
developed her passion for photography and
explored different facets of it along with her
day job, as an IT engineer.
In 2016, she took the leap of faith and started
to work as an independent photographer.
Deepti wants to tell her story through the
stories of Indian women settled in small
towns and villages to highlight the gender
issues in those parts of India, which are
largely differentiated from urban India and
the western world. We get in talks with her
about her project ‘Women Of India’ and
below is an excerpt from her conversation
with ANUSHREE SONI.
Let’s start with the obvious question, how
did it all start?
I was inclined towards art from the very
beginning. I was working in UK in an IT
company, where my colleague, who is also a
landscape photographer, introduced me to
photography. This happened in 2012. When I
came to Delhi, I saw a couple of people doing
photography and got involved in it. Later
when I moved to Mumbai, I got different jobs
and got into travelling as I needed more time
for photography. Soon after I started with
my travel blog datravelography.com which
helped me to make a name for myself. I started
getting different assignments and invitations
from the tourism sector through which I got
to travel around 10 -15 countries. As a child, I
have been through a lot and I used to see that
in the stories wherever I travelled. I started
working towards a project called ‘Women
of India’. Now my travels are more about
photography than travelling. I try to stay
for longer time to talk to people,understand
their issues, conduct their interviews and take
pictures.
Your project “Women Of India” has a very
special and aesthetic feel connected to it.
What was the idea behind it?
The idea was to get a platform for the women
and their stories.They are extraordinary
stories of very ordinary people that endeavour
to bridge the gap between rural and urban
areas. I really want to cover places which are
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more from rural India because I think those
are the places which are untouched and less
talked about.
Rights of Indian women are very unfairly
distributed and there is a very slow
development towards it. What are your
views about it? And how can you bridge the
gap between the two worlds through your
project ‘Women of India’?
When we talk about the issues of rural India,
the urban class seems to be unaware about
these things. Even today, in certain villages,
the girl child is struggling to go to school and
get basic education. Child marriage is very
common and in some areas, girls don't even
have access to menstruation products. These
are the things which urban class cannot relate
to. For them, it used to happen 50 years ago.
But a large part of India still lives in such way
and people are still centuries behind in these
areas. The idea is to make them aware that
this is not the India you know, there is much
more to it. That is how I can bridge the gap,
through my photo stories.
According to you, who is a modern woman?
There is as such no definition we can relate
to because in metro cities like Mumbai and
Delhi, there is a working class where women
are independent and they have a freedom to
make a choice about their career, and they are
allowed to work and go outside. But there is
yet another side in urban villages and slums
where women are still not given that kind of
freedom.
You said you wanted to tell your story,
through the stories of Indian women and
the dichotomy between the rural and urban
population. Is there any particular story
that influenced you on a higher note?
Since I have been talking to these women
in person, there are a few stories that left a
profound impact on me. These stories kind of
pushed me to start with the project. There is a
photo of this particular girl in pink, her name
was Bharti, she was just 13. When I reached
Mithapur, it was almost 6 in the morning,
she wasn't working then and I thought
that she has come along with her parents to
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accompany them as they didn’t want to leave
her behind. After some time, she started to
work, lifting the heavy sand over her head.
And I was shocked to see such a young and
thin girl lifting that heavy load on her head.
This is one story which really had me hooked.
After coming back, I realized that I should be
doing something about it. Some of the stories
I did about the farmers’ widows created an
impact and got them help. Currently I am
doing everything on my own and maybe later,
I will extend this project, with a team of my
own with people of different skills who can
be of social service. For now, I collaborate
with NGOs and give them pictures for free so
that they can use them in their projects. This
is a way for me to give back to the society, but
I really hope to figure out something tangible
very soon.
A message you would like to spread through
this platform about the prevailing issues
and differences in the society?
There are so many issues at the moment in
India and there are very few photographers
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who are covering these issues. If I talk about
women photographers, the number is so few
that you can count it on fingers. There are so
many issues and the only thing you need to
do is to find out a better way to do what you
actually care about. Look for one such issue
and strive to work for it till the very end.
Things will fall into place, gradually.
Her work about ‘Farmer Widows of India’
has been published in Al Jazeera English and
Hindu Business Line, and has been exhibited
in Green Matheran Festival in 2016. Deepti is
now working on the story of female drug users
in Punjab. Her umbrella project ‘Women of
India’ which focuses on visual stories of rural
India and to bring a change in life of women,
has been featured in various photography
forums.
Anushree Soni
anu@chiiz.com
Anushree is a sports freak, who
loves to travel all around the
world. Her main indulgences are
music and meeting new people to
know about their culture. She likes
to shop and get dressed up in the
most fabulous way.
Gandhian Theories
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Bharti, The Salt Worker
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The Last Chance
Drug Rehabilitation Centre,
Wat Thamkrabok Monastery, Thailand
L ocated in the mountains around 150 Km
from Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, the
temple of Wat Thamkrabok Monastery offers
a detoxification and rehabilitation program
under the name of “The Last Chance” to those
addicted to drugs and alcohol.
The monastery was founded in 1957 by
Buddhist nun Mian Parnchand (generally
known as Luang Poh Yaai) and her two
nephews, Chamroon and Charoen Parnchand.
Only 2 years later, after its foundation in
1959, the detoxification and rehabilitation
program began in the monastery with the
prime objective to treat the Hmong, a hill-
tribe well-known for opium cultivation and
supply. During the first 5 years, the program
was a big success as thousands of Hmong
cultivators left the hills to join the program,
which ultimately led to the downfall in the
opium supplies.
Since then, more than 100,000 drug addicts
have been treated and rehabilitated with a
success rate of 70%, making this program the
most successful in the world.
The Thamkrabok rehabilitation program
commences by undertaking SAJJA - a
sacred vow - never to touch drugs again.
Thamkrabok’s Sajja is not simply a vow to
stop taking intoxicating substance, it is much
more than that. It is a commitment to starting
a new life, embracing truth, loyalty, purity
and honesty. Sajja is taken by everybody and
is not limited to any specific religion or belief
system. Sajja is perhaps the most effective part
of the treatment and also the most difficult
one where the patient has to keep the vow for
the rest of their life, else they will be back on
the old path which will lead them to their end
this time.
The Sajja is supported by Thamkrabok’s
unique herbal medicine which is given to
clients(every drug addict who enters the
monastery is called a client) to induce massive
"cleansing" fits of vomiting. This medicine is
made by mixing more than 50 different kinds
of herbs and plants that generate a very real
and very rapid detoxification. The mixtures’
ingredients are kept secret to avoid possible
market exploitation.
Each client has the right to enter the program
only once hence taking the name “The Last
Chance”. If they break their Sajja, they cannot
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Photographer
undergo a second treatment. They must have
a strong belief in their Sajja which is of the
utmost importance. If the addict has no
desire to beat his or her addiction they are not
welcome at Thamkrabok.
The monk and director Chamroon Parnchant
(now deceased) explains this tough decision
which he had to take: “Before a client enters
the program, he/she is obliged to vow full
abstinence from any kind of drugs resulting
in the dependence on the God he/she might
believe in”.In 1975, the monk Chamroon
(Abbot of Thamkrabok) was presented with
the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his services
towards the community which is equivalent
to the Nobel Prize for the Asian countries.
Once a client enters the program, their
rehabilitation may last from 40 days to as
long as 6 months, depending on the will
of the client. During the first five days, the
clients stay in room No 5 and have to take
the “the herbal medicine” twice a day. When
the first period is passed, they move to room
No. 4 where they stay until the rehabilitation
finishes. During this period, the “medicine”
is taken once a day and the clients have to
occupy themselves with different kinds of
workouts. Though the stay and medicine are
free as part of the goodwill of the monastery,
one has to pay for their food, drink, etc.
which costs anywhere around 90 USD for one
month.
The monastery has also founded a follow-up
organization in Bangkok for its Thai clients
where they provide assistance in order to re-
enter society and to keep them away from
drugs.
According to the abbot of Thamkrabok, ‘the
physical detoxification is only tiny fraction
of the process here. The majority of the
work, around 95%, happens in the mind and
through the actions of the individual.’
Most of the Monks here were drug-addicts as
well, so there’s a strong feeling of empathy and
understanding among the monks towards
the clients. Moreover, the environment here
instils a kind of determination that makes it
possible to succeed.
The Abbot and Monks operating the program
have proven that no addict is beyond
redemption. Every addict leaving Tham-
krabok after completing this radical course
has been detoxified with none of the normal
side effects. They stress that this course is a
chance at a drug-free future but the long-
term result lies in the will of the addict who
are provided with an opportunity to have a
second start in their life.
Rahul Batra RB
rahul@chiiz.com
Rahul is a culture based writer who
left his engineering job to pursue
a career in writing. He wishes to
write a psychological bestseller
one day.
One Eye Two Worlds
P hotography is the best theory that allows
diverse ways to look at things and capture
them. Basically, it is the idea of a machine
that can freeze a moment in time forever.
Well, there is an old saying, the better the
click the more it speaks, photography has
the capability of archiving the memories
and experiences and rendering imagination
in tangible form. A Photograph is framed
and exposed as a memento that represents
the best moment in a given atmosphere or
situation. Two important things to keep in
mind for photography are the accuracy and
precision of image.
The concept of photography manipulation
emerges with a perspective of ‘real isn’t
enough’. It is the application of image editing
techniques in order to enhance it, to apply
artistic effects to it and providing a wonderful
experience to the viewer.
Ted Chin
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more
it tells you the less you know.”
—Diane Arbus
One of the most renowned photograph
manipulator, Ted Chin says that he feels that
since he can't write well so he creates images
instead. Being a talented photographer, digital
artist and filmmaker, currently based in San
Francisco, California, he talks about creating
the most believable world of dreams and to
have the ability to turn impossible thoughts
into realistic photos.
He combines photography and modern
technology to portray his imagination and
beliefs. His work implies that everything is
possible if we put effort into it. He can make a
unicorn walk freely in the middle of the forest
or show up at a sturdy house standing only on
a single trunk. His thoughtful combination of
Be free – The imagination of the uncommon dreams lies behind this photograph.
various components makes every picture look
realistic and his area of expertise includes
conventional photography and lighting and
application of digital technology.
If the natural scenes he captures are a
permanent canvas, the alterations he makes
on them represent his ephemeral emotions;
he says “I’m trying to push my images into
the surreal.” One look at his photographs and
it’s easy to see that mission is accomplished.
Ted is working towards a lifetime project-
“Ted's Little Dream” which is about a young
man, whose fantasy to explore the world
drives him. His works seems to be influenced
by a fantasy world, dreams and adventures
travelling to faraway lands. He has been
successful in developing masterpieces
through the combination of surreal scenes
and imaginative worlds.
His photographs are crisp and have intensity
in their framework, but his edits are resonant
of 18th-century watercolours, blurring the
line between a painting and a photograph.
His style and work inspiration come from
animated movies, traditional art and
whatever catches his attention in a museum.
He believes the idea, story and the message
to be the required components for creating
the perfect shot. His work has the essence of
synergy and the whole is greater than the sum
of its parts.
Despite only being involved with photography
for around five years, Chin’s style is distinctive
and separates the hobby from a form of art.
Each of his shots has potential and he sets
not to compromise on his vision when he
doesn’t get an absolute idea for portraying his
imagination; he is okay letting the ideas sit.
He says “Sometimes the project will be left
behind there until I finally find the image I
want, and then I will finish the piece.” This
adds an extraordinary and intangible value to
his work.
While talking about photography
manipulation essentials, he focuses on the
story of the image and photo composition.
Death and Rebirth - This photograph portrays the concept of death and rebirth, the skull represents
death and the beautiful butterfly represent rebirth along with the magnificent background.
He makes sure that the lighting of the
image should match and concentrate on
the background picture and its source of
light. Then he looks for the image with
similar potential and resolution to match
the background light source. After getting
an appropriate picture to merge, photo
composition takes place. The composition is
where his expertise lies that make his work
appear more realistic and perfect. The blend
of different subjects together possesses the
ability to completely transform the vibe of
each. After this, the only required step is
to perform quick color correction so that
everything combines well. His zeal towards
his work makes it sound so simple and
magical but he confesses that it needs a lot of
practice to get it all correct.
With every photograph he shares a different
story, some of his appreciated works along
with their prospect have been mentioned
below. But he wants people to question his
work so as to explore it and seek for the
hidden stories behind his work. He wants
people to look at his work more than once
so as to notice new things that they didn’t see
before.
Throughout his success and achievement,
from winning LG BestShotEver Photo Contest
to Best of Photography Contest sponsored
by SIGMA to 32nd Annual Photographers
Forum Magazine Contest and Spectrum
Gallery Show in SUNY Oneonta with every
breathtaking work he shares, Chin improves
and aims to achieve perfection in his work.
He wants people to come together to discuss
his work and its meaning through Instagram,
to connect ideas and broader themes to his
photos. He encourages interaction around
his whimsical creations which makes his
work more powerful and to possess a broader
noticeable concept. You can always look at his
photographs and recite your own story.
Talking about his work he says "If I'm at that
place, this is how I see it".
Vishakha Jha
vishakha@chiiz.com
Vishakha, 3/4 engineer, a
dedicated learner and believer
in magic of words and power
of pronoia. She is bibliophilic
and an explorer to a new
Utopian world.
Manipulation Photography
Tips And Tricks
P hotographs are blended with emotions, iconic moments, and can
be seen as small pieces of a jigsaw that complete the wider picture
of our thoughts.
If a picture expresses millions of thoughts, would manipulated
photography enhance it or deteriorate it?
Well, some consider it to be an art form, as for others it may be a
glorified fakery. But no one can deny that photo manipulation is a
very useful and creative work, it is basically a collaboration between
photography and graphic design.
To better understand the technique we talked to some of the
experienced professionals, Ted Chin was one of them, a skilled photo
manipulator who aims "to turn impossible thoughts into realistic
photos". He retrieves spark from dream, nightmare and day-to-day
Photo Credits- Ted Chin
living and brings them to life that seems to stem from another world
where everything is possible. We came up with the list of hacks for
photography manipulation that could give a realistic view of an unreal
scenario.
Tip 1: Working with Stock Images
After you have finalised your idea, work with a pen and paper to
sketch the design. Decide where the stock images will go and the kind
of images you need, then work towards the composition. Pick a picture
which is fine and sharp and the one which would provide you with all
the angles.
Tip 2: Pick the right resolution
Think of combining photos from several different sources and what
if the final piece appears distorted or blurry? To avoid this it is very
important to choose pictures of high resolution, as it makes the task
easier and provides you with better results. Also, keep in mind that the
images you choose for manipulation should have a similar resolution
so that it blends well.
Tip 3: Light and Shadow
One of the most important things about photo composition is that you
have to figure out where the light falls from in the background image
and make sure the lighting of your images matches. According to the
lighting of background image figure out photos that could match the
same light source so that we can use them together. Once you have
figured out primary source of light make sure surface is shadowed
from a light source. For creating shadow you need to duplicate your
original image that you need for shadow, convert it to black and add
some Gaussian blur and resize it. Manipulating the shadows and colors
makes the picture look more real.
Tip 4: Grasp the correct Proportion
The proportion is one of the most important thing a person has
to understand to work on photo manipulation. To get a realistic
proportion is an important factor.
Tip 5: Use appropriate Texture
Adding a high level of texture provides required details and adds to
the depth of your art. If you chose a photo that is dark you can use
a rough ground surface as a background texture, you should texture
depending on the aim of art. It helps you blend all your image together
evenly.
Tip 6: Color Blending
It is not necessary that every image would match your background so
we opt for color blending which either gives a certain image boost or
takes away the extra color making it a coherent work of art. You can
use Photoshop Photo Filters or Gradient Maps to manipulate colors.
Tip 7: Learn to Dodge and Burn
It usually contributes to the fun and fantasy mood of photo
manipulation. It styles your image with extra vibrant colors and
providing highlights and deep shadow areas. One can use this
technique to affect the shadows, midtones, or highlights. While doing
this you can even-out skin tones, darken or lighten one part of image
or dodge shadows to get even better effect.
Tip 8: Accentuate the details
While portraying an idea remember the place where you want to
draw viewer's attention, make it sharper and clearly approachable by
emphasising on its colors and sharpness.
Tip 9: Consider your Actions
Actions have the potential to induce very complex effect much more
quickly than by manually creating the effect. Through some recording
of filters and layers of operation, effects can be achieved. It is a very
crucial part of your photograph as it has the ability to bring life to your
photo.
Tip 10: Lights Camera Action!
Somebody rightly said – Practice makes a man perfect. Photo
manipulation requires a lot of labor, practice and constant effort to
build up superior skills. So keep yourself inspired and keep practising.
 ‘One of those night’ – The thought that lies behind this exquisite piece of work is acuteness of how
just pointing your flashlight into the sky can turn out to be giant jellyfish floating around you!

This image has the tag of ‘Myth’, as the basic concept of this photograph came from the blend This picture titled 'Help Me' gives a powerful message about the
of boundless imagination along with mythology that the photographer read and perceived. climate change and global warming.
 Garlic Soya Dosai
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For the Love of Food
M asterchef Mom Uma Raghuraman is a
doting mother and a passionate chef.
Her culinary journey began two decades
ago culminating in her becoming one of the
top food bloggers in the country, with her
blog containing more than 700 recipes from
cuisines across the world. To compliment
her blog, she shares these recipes through
her Instagram and Facebook handles too.
PRIYASHI NEGI from Chiiz in quick chat
with Uma about her journey so far in the
kingdom of food.
Where does your passion for cooking stem
from?
I have a family that just loves to eat good
food. Meal time is the best time that bonds
the family and a great meal makes it even
more happy and memorable. This challenges
me to take extra interest and explore various
cuisines.
How would you describe your cooking?
I cook with loads of enthusiasm. I enjoy
cooking using fresh and local ingredients. I
like to cook from scratch and use my heart
to decide the menu for the day. I use my
Uma Raghuraman
creativity to give even the most regular dishes
a twist that makes them interesting and
unique.
Did you go to some culinary school or are
you self taught?
I am a self taught cook and a baker. Practice
over the last two decades has helped me to
reach the place I am in today.
What is your favourite cuisine? What are
the different cuisines that you can cook?
I specialise in cooking Indian Cuisine. But I
am also fond of Italian, Mexican and Lebanese
Cuisine.
How did you come to be known as
‘Masterchef Mom’?
The title ‘Masterchef Mom’ I got is not
through any competition but bestowed to me
by my children. I treasure it and feel so proud
of it. Like many of you may agree with, it is
really difficult and most challenging to get
compliments from fussy eaters.
You are one of the top food bloggers. Does
that put you under pressure of any kind?
Not at all. I enjoy cooking and sharing my
experiences and recipes through my blog. It
makes me more happy. It gives me a sense of
satisfaction, not pressure.
Your message to all the food lovers and
aspiring food bloggers.
If you have original content and the drive and
passion, you can create your own identity.
Thanks to social media like blogs, facebook
and instagram, you can share your ideas,
creative work and thoughts with the world
and inspire someone else. You can reach out
to food lovers who can then try out recipes
from different corners of the world from the
comforts of their kitchen.
To know more about her and her delicious
recipes, you may visit her blog, masterchefmom.
blogspot.in.
Priyashi Negi
priyashi@chiiz.com
Trekking to the top of the hills
through tiny little paths and
between pines is nothing short
of paradise for Priyashi. Books
and poetry are her refuge. She is
a foodie at heart and seems to be
blessed a love for all things cheese
(pun-intended).
 Pori Urundai Tart String Hoppers
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Grilled Paneer Tikka

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 New Year Lunch
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Gourmet Idlies Adaios

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 Mr. Harshit Walia
Winner Of Chiiz Photography Contest

"Let Your Words Be Few & Your

Exposures Many"

1st Runner Up 2nd Runner Up

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Ocean is the Love of my Life:
Camilla Tombari
Jew (Founder of Whales
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net Underwater) true to his
words when he told
of wonder forever."
-Jacques Yves Cousteau
her that swimming with
whales was addictive.

Q uoting Cousteau, our photographer of the month, Camilla

Tombari, in an interview, discloses her relationship with the
ocean. She recalls her early days and says she was brought up near the
Swimming with those
‘gentle giants’, to her, felt
like pure magic.
ocean. Ocean was where she wanted to be, where she needed to be.
To her, ocean was where she could find peace against all the chaos of “Each encounter is
everyday life. unique and special in its
own way, and depending
Born and raised in Italy, she found her true love in the ocean. Her on which time of the season you go you will get different interactions.
first dive -which she experienced at the age of ten- made her fall in Sometimes you just get a brief sight of the whales while they are
love with the water molecules. She developed a taste for underwater swimming past, sometimes mum and calf are resting on the surface
photography after she took her first diving certificate at the age of and they let you stay with them for a while. Each time is different, each
eleven. Currently, she is studying photography at RMIT, Melbourne. time will be better than the previous one,” says Camilla describing her
Finding her food for life in photography, she is deeply in love with journey underwater.
the ocean and its beauty and here are a few pictures which show her
immense love for nature.
Meenal Singh
meenal@chiiz.com
In October 2013, Whales Underwater gave Camilla a chance to travel
to Vava’u, Tonga, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Vava’u is Meenal Singh is an undergraduate student of Miranda House,
University of Delhi. She aspires to be a lecturer in English
where whales come to lay their eggs every year, from July until Literature. Meenal wishes to fight for the equality of women
October, travelling all the way from Antarctica. She found Darren worldwide through the power of her words.

This snap is of an afternoon when the sun had started descending with thousands of its golden rays piercing through the
water. This pair of mum and calf was resting peacefully when Camilla’s camera found them. She captured the purity of the
mother-child relationship: the tenderness of the mum while touching the calf and the beautiful smile on the face if the baby.
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 Camilla took the third picture on the last day of her trip. This beautiful calf was probably the biggest one we saw. She recalls how his gaze had stopped her
mid-breath. The calves are quite smart and are similar to us in very many ways. As per Camilla, one glance at them can flood us with lots of emotions at once.
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This picture shows us a bit of scale and how

the calf leaves behind his mother to check
out a group of humans- creatures unlike
them- with cameras while the mother rests
vertically. While shooting these ‘gentle
giants’, Camilla realized how close these
animals are to us in showing affection to their
young ones and how important they are to us.
She realized what extraordinary creatures It was while taking the fourth picture did she feel scared for
they are and that we too should respect their the first time. While photographing the calf, she did not realize
existence and should solemnly protect them- the mother was coming up right under her. She became still
for they too have families, just like us. and continued shooting. She was really close to both of them.
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This picture was taken on a cloudy day. The mother was resting while
the calf swims up towards Camilla showing his white moon-like belly.
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Natalie Bondarenko Cuttlefish. Lembeh, Indonesia
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 Ribbon-eel. Lembeh, Indonesia.
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Giant Octopus's Eye and Shrimp. Anilao, Philippines.

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 Razor-shrimp. Dauin, Philippines.
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Pigmy Yellow Goby. Dauin, Philippines.

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Grouper on the hard coral surrounded by glass-fish.
Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
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Mandarin Fish. Lembeh, Indonesia.

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The Orchid Hunter
Pushing his endurance to the limits, Dr.
Naresh Swami has done what no one has ever
achieved before. He has managed to study and
document in-situ around 1000 orchid species
and more than 5000 other plant species
from the region of eastern Himalaya, which
included several hundred species which were
never photographed or recorded before from
the region. Like his discoveries, Dr. Swami's
journey from being a priest to one of India's
top botanists is equally fascinating. PRATEEK
KASHYAP from Chiiz got a chance to talk
to Mr. Naresh where he so vividy explained
the grandeur of his Himalyan expeditions as
The Orchid Hunter. Below is the interview as
taken:
Can you please share the story of how you
started your journey?
I was born in a traditional, very conservative
Hindu Brahmin family in the year 1980.
As destined, I was assigned with the
responsibility of priesthood from my early
years. My eagerness helped me excel in
studies along with the hard and tedious
priesthood responsibilities. While doing my
post graduation (M.Sc.) in Zoology with
Entomology as my main subject, a desire
to perform more in the form of research
gathered momentum in my thoughts. My real
journey in life started with an opportunity to
do a PhD. The journey which started years
ago still continues, from the peninsular India
to the class rooms of many great institutions
Dr. Naresh Swami
across continents and now in the lap of the
mighty Himalaya.
What made you undertake such an enduring
task as venturing in the Himalayas?
In my childhood, I was blessed with a huge
collection of books, especially ancient
scriptures which I read multiple times. Those
scriptures narrated immense stories on
Himalaya and its legends. As to many, the
mountains always attracted me. However, the
real chance to be there came with my work on
butterflies for my first PhD.
Later on, like a divine intervention, I moved
from the world of winged wonders to the
floral beauties. With the blessings of my
GuruMaharajShri, I was able to locate
thousands of such plants and trees and study
them in detail from their natural habitats,
especially in the Himalaya. Thus, again I am
back in the lap of the mountains since 2011,
and enjoying my days there.
You have documented the rare Alpine
plants, has it ever crossed your mind to
document your travel experiences in the
Himalayas?
Yes, I do collect information regarding the
places I often visit in connection with my
floral expeditions. Other than documenting
its floral population, I study and document
various aspects of religious and cultural
diversities prevailing in different communities
in the Himalaya. I have also developed a
passion for the lakes and water bodies in the
hills, many of them are believed to be sacred.
May be, in the coming years I would be able
to write many experiences and other social
and cultural affairs of the people of Himalaya,
as also my life with them.
You are called the “Orchid Hunter of India”.
Why this special interest in orchids?
With my studies on plants and trees
mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas, which
ended up as my second PhD, I was going
through hundreds of literature in search
of them. Of those in mention, some were
orchids, which caught my special attention
and I was successful in locating all of them
from the wild. Those findings and its beauty
triggered the passion for orchids in me. Then I
was introduced to an iconic book, The Orchids
of the Sikkim-Himalaya by Sir George King
and Robert Pantling published in the year
1898. This book is a collection of 449 species
of orchids with illustrations (line drawings)
made from collected specimens. Even after
more than 115 years, many of the species
described in the book lack a photographic
evidence. It is to be believed that many of
those described species were never seen by
anyone in recent memory.
From there started a journey of immense
proportions, crisscrossing the region of
Sikkim-Himalaya, the state of Sikkim and
 Epipogium aphyllum Sw. - The Ghost orchid, famous for its appearances and disappearances. The peculiar
characteristics of the species which makes it emerge above ground only to flower and also not to appear in
its previous location of appearance, make this species one of the most elusive one.
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Rheum nobile J.D.Hooker & Thomson - this species can attain a height up to
6 ft and is often mentioned as the most striking plant in the Himalaya.
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the district of Darjeeling in the state of West
Bengal for 4 years, traveling more than 45000
km on foot and documenting 562 species
from the region. Currently, as an extension
of my work on orchids, I am working in
Arunachal Pradesh. Altogether the number
of species I located and documented is
nearing 1000. Probably no one on the Indian
sub-continent, let alone anyone on Earth, has
seen such a magnitude of orchid species in
the wild. Hence, many address me as Orchid
Hunter of India.
However, I love to be addressed as Puspa
Mrga, which my GuruMaharajShri has
bestowed upon me, literally meaning “the
flower hunter”.
How was it- discovering the ghost orchid
that was considered to be extinct?
The Ghost orchid, Epipogium aphylum Sw.,
found mention in the iconic books of Sir
J.D. Hooker’s Flora of British India (Volume
VI. 1894) and then in King and Pantling’s
The Orchids of the Sikkim-Himalaya. After
that, even though it was mentioned in many
books and publications, there was not a single
photographic evidence of the plant made
available. This prompted the thought that
the plant has remained elusive all these years
and its description by other researchers are
a mere copy and paste from the two books
mentioned herein.
The rediscovery of the ghost orchid was
made possible only after a massive research
spanning more than 2 years spread across
two continents and 7 countries. Even after all
the grueling research and field-work, I never
expected to locate it in the region of Sikkim-
Himalaya. However, the find proved that
“impossible is nothing”, even if it is in the case
Diplomeris hirsuta (Lindl.) Lindl. - A species with
incomparable beauty and rarity. Many believed that the
species is on the verge of extinction from the region of Sikkim-
Himalaya because of habitat loss. However, I was able to
locate 4 untouched habitats deep inside the virgin forests of
the region, where the species is thriving in its full glory.
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of the rarest of the rare plant ever recorded
on the planet.
Was there any place that you especially
liked, where you lost yourself in the joy of
being there?
Yes, there are many places in the Himalaya
which I liked the most. However, two of them
stand above all those beautiful places. They
are Muguthang in North Sikkim and Ziro in
Arunachal Pradesh.
Muguthang is a high altitude and one of the
remotest places in the Himalaya, very close
to the International border, accessible only
on foot traversing a snow covered 18000 ft
high pass. However, the place is a paradise
on Earth for adventure botanists. No other
humans other than occasionally visiting
nomads and security persons who guard
the borders live there. I am blessed with the
opportunity of a lifetime by living there for
two continuous flowering seasons spanning
almost five months each, documenting
almost all its floral population.
Ziro is a place with an altitude range of 5400
to 7800 ft., famous for its cultural and ethical
background and unending rice fields. In a span
of 2 years, I have located and documented 184
species of orchids from there. No other region
has such a concentration of orchids anywhere
in India, thus proving that this small land
mass is the capital of orchids in India.
How do you feel about the fact that most of
the plant species documented in your book
have never been photographed before?
Locating each species, whether it is rare or
common is a result of studying the species
in detail. One should have knowledge of its
habitat, altitude of occurrence, nature of
growth etc., to locate each species. The irony
of orchid research in India is that, there is
plenty of information on known and common
species. But, there is very little information or
altogether no information available on rare
species, not to mention the photographic
evidence.
When I started working on orchids in the
region, my priority was to locate rare and
undocumented species. Interestingly, the list
to document was longer than the list already
documented. I have to mention the grueling
research and pursuit I undertook, to locate
each of these species in its natural habitats.
Yes, looking back to the resources available
on orchids when I started working in the
Himalaya back in 2011 and the contributions
I made to update them, makes me a happy
man. But, I am sure there are many more
species to be documented from the vast
expanse of the Himalaya.
What equipments do you use for
documenting the rare plants in the
Himalayas?
Equipments play a pivotal role in
documentation. I am a Nikon user and an
NPS member since 2013. Currently I am
using Nikon D4s and D5, along with a range
of Nikkor lenses - 10.5/2.8, 14-24/2.8, 60/2.8,
105/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 200/2, 400/2.8. Also, for
the stunning flower close ups, I use R1C1 kit
along with 7 to 12 SB-200 flashes.
You gave up priesthood for your PhD in
Liverpool. How hard or easy was it for you
to make that decision?
The most difficult decision I have had ever
taken or rather would ever take. It was
an emotional decision between my sewa
(service) at the Lotus feet of the Lord and my
eagerness to study further. It was a decision in
which I left all those loved ones who cared me
since I was a small child. However, looking
back I have no regrets, rather I am happy
that I contributed so much to the scientific
world. I am sure the future generations will
be benefitted greatly with my decision. I have
to say the Lord has blessed and guided me
immensely on this new journey.
He is the author of two books, Terrestrial
Orchids (2016), a collection of 108 rare to
extremely rare ground orchids from the
region of eastern Himalaya and Hidden
Treasures: Rare Plants of the Alpine Himalaya
(2017), depicts 100 extremely rare species
which can be found above 15000 ft in the
Himalaya. He can be contacted at naresh@
naresh.org.in.
Prateek Kashyap
prateek@chiiz.com
An adventure seeker by heart,
his passion for photography was
ignited in the Great Himalayas.
Clicking clear frames and
solving the mysteries of life, he
just wants to spend his time as a
confused photographer.
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Mustafa Ozturk Hop On For A Ride
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Gotcha My Friend
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Mersin, Türkiye
Mustafa Ozturk The Unusual Love
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The Hide And Seek Spot

Mustafa Ozturk Nikon D90 90mm F/9.5 1/350s ISO200
Mersin, Türkiye
Mustafa Ozturk The Heart Of The Flower Mustafa Ozturk I Got My Eye On You
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A Lasting Frienship
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Mersin, Türkiye

Junka Boy With Blue Eyes
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Karo Watchers
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Mystic
Valley
By Alberto Del Hoyo
A lberto del Hoyo is a spanish
photographer based in the Canary
Island. His own curiosity for different
ways of living has brought him to
unfamiliar tribal territories of Asia,
South America and Africa searching for
the distinctive beauty and variety of its
people.
In 2015, he founded “Pics for Pills”,
a modest fundraising initiative with the only aim of collecting
medicines and medical supplies for the Omo Valley people in
Ethiopia. He believes protagonists of the photographs must be the
main beneficiaries.
"To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart”
The Omo Valley encompases 69% of Ethiopia's 78 ethnic groups
that make up a large outdoor ethnographic museum. An orthodox
Christian country surrounded by an ocean of Islam; the only one
ever to be colonized; one of the poorest in the world and proud
warriors’ tribe that is full of tradition.
"The relocation of some tribes, such as the Konso or Mursi, which
is already taking place, is a part of the Ethiopian Government's
plan, supported by the World Bank, to resettle more than two
million people. Agriculture is their main source of survival and
ending the country's dependence on foreign food aid is what
they(Govt) are looking at. But it disparages these tribes, who
imagine themselves to be vagabonds, and want them to settle in
fixed communities and 'join the modern world'", says Survival
International, who denounces difficulties of survival of indigenous
people throughout the world.
Curiously, they say, the plan condemns the tribes to food
dependency and their disappearance. This is where the
dissemination of cultural diversity of the Omo Valley tribes is
critical. The more they are known in the international community,
the more they will consider the need to respect them.
The series "Mystic Valley" tries to show its cultural richness, its
enormous creativity and beautiful body art. Faces and bodies
tanned by the sun and poverty;
At dusk, as the sun faded and as the land cooled, the scent of the
Omo River and air took on the smell of tannins.
Is vast. Silent. Magical. Omo Valley territory.
 Karo Chief
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Mursi Earhole Writings On The Wall

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 The Smoking Arbore The Mursi Children
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The Facials Of Karo

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Story of the Wild Felines
-Dr. Sehrat Demiroglu

camera and started shooting with an angle not many people can have.
She stayed there for more than 20 minutes and then jumped to another
vehicle. This was a memory forever engraved in my mind.

What kind of equipment do you use and what did you start with?
My camera is Canon 1Dx
My lenses; EF400mm F/2.8L IS II USM, Canon 70-200 F/2.8, Canon
24-70 F/2.8, Canon 16-35 F/2.8. My
first camera was Canon 350D.

What are the difficulties

encountered by a wildlife
Treading Stealthly photographer on a regular basis
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according to you?

A doctor by profession but a photographer by heart, Dr. Serhat

Demiroglu left his career of a medical doctor to pursue his
dream of becoming a wildlife photographer. Not many of us take
such chances and his risk paid off very well as today he is a renowned
wildlife photographer and his work has been recognized all over
the world by some of the most prestigious awards like National
Geographic, International Color Community and he also won 2nd
place in International Photography Awards 2011 in wildlife category
plus 3rd place in travel category. He is known for his vivid display of
wildlife. Today we present to our readers an exciting interview with
this well known wildlife photographer.
Dr. Serhat says, "For me photography is a passion. Having spent years
working as a doctor with only enough time to make photography a
hobby, l have now decided to fulfill my dream and focus full-time on
photography." PRABHJOT KAUR from Chiiz got an opportunity to
interview him over the emails due to his ever lasting excursions. Here
is an excerpt:
How did you get into wildlife photography?
My interest in wildlife photography began back in 2009 when I first
visited Kenya. Maasai Mara amazed me. l used to love photography
so much, but l was not sure which category l should concentrate on
until that time. When l saw Mara, l was fascinated by its beauty, the
place, the animals, nature. I found my way through photography by
seeing this.
What made the wild cats so special to you, and please mention any
special moment with them?
When you see their strength, their speed, their beauty, you just admire.
l think they are the miracle of mother nature. l had one unforgettable
day in Mara. l was taking photos of a cheetah and its cub when within a
second she jumped on to the roof of the vehicle, which was completely
open. l was alone at the backside and there was just 30 cm distance
between the wild cat and us. l knew cheetah's behaviour as they want to
teach their cubs to climb the highest place around to watch their prey
and enemies, anyway it was a wild cat and l could even feel its breath
on my face, i couldn't move for couple of minutes and continued to
watch this beauty. She was so calm and then I remembered about my
l can say it’s not easy to make a
living out of wildlife photography.
Travelling cost, expensive
equipment, etc are the issues faced
by photographers. You are doing it
not for money, but because you just
love doing that.
Do you think wildlife photography may change people’s attitude
towards endangered species?
Photographs can convey much more than words, I believe wildlife
photography creates awareness and connects people to nature which
is the reason of mankind existence.
Can you share some tips from your expertise for aspiring wildlife
photographers?
l am following the light, my priority is simple "no light, no photo". Most
wild animals like sunrise, after chilly night, they enjoy to meet the first
light of the day which is the perfect time for a photo as you know, and
they take their place on the hills, on the trees, in the open fields, etc
take your place before them. l think one of the most important thing
in wildlife photography is to understand the animal behaviours, if you
know them, you can get ready to shoot before their action.
Another thing, you need to know your gear inside out. At the moment
of shooting your subject, your fingers shouldn't hesitate, sometimes
even one second is important. It should be your second nature.
Planning a photo is also very important to me, most of my images are
planned and were already taken in my mind.
We thank Dr. Serhat for providing us with an opportunity to interview
him.The curious readers who want to know more may visit the official
website of Dr. Serhat, www.serhatdemiroglu.com.
Prabhjot Kaur
prabhjot@chiiz.com
Prabhjot Kaur is an Ambala based assistant professor
who has a passion for writing and loves to explore
new genres in creative writing. She wishes to write a
biography one day.
 It's All Mine
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 The Leap Of Faith
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 The Ghost Hunter Don't You Dare
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As Far As You Can See

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 Neal Cooper
Neal is a passionate nature photographer living in South Africa where the
diversity of wildlife brings an abundance of photographic opportunities.
He has worked with the foremost specialist photographic company, CNP
Safaris, for the last 5 years and is one of the photographic guides hosting
clients from all over the world and with varying degrees of photographic
skills. One of the highlights in his career came in 2015 when he won
the Nature category in the Trierenberg Super Circuit Salon. Nature
photography is about observation, anticipation and action and the aim is always to capture action and
interactions. You may visit, www.coopernaturephotos.com to see his work.
The Game Changer
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 Give It To Me Mom
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Siblings
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 The Duel
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Bathing Time
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Gonna Catch You My Friend

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Jonathan Wightman Tail Stories
Hoedspruit, SA Canon EOS 1D Mark III 165mm F/2.8 1/320s ISO400
Mahesh Reddy- The Birdwatcher's Game
An engineer by qualification and a wildlife photographer by passion, it's been a great journey for Mahesh. Nature is the art of God and
photography is the handiwork of man. With a keen aesthetic sense he strives to achieve a balance between both and his work has been well
appreciated. Using the medium of photography, he expresses his deep passion for nature through collection of wildlife photos that captures
some incredible moments in wild, each of which reflect the beauty embedded in Mother Nature that is
sure to leave behind footprints in your hearts that will certainly lure you make the trip into the forests of
India where amidst tranquil surroundings resounding with the calls of life entwined in them.

You will find a peace that humbles your soul. Each image of his celebrates and exposes the mystery and
beauty that is entwined in nature. Photography is an art which needs passion and with passion, there's
learning. Enjoy the journey folks.

Bangalore, India

The Lesser Goldenback found widely distributed in the Indian Subcontinent.

It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a
characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only
golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and black rump.
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The Brown Hooded Parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeding
species from southeastern Mexico to north-western Colombia. It is found
in lowlands and foothills locally up to 1600m altitude in forest canopy and
edges, and adjacent semi-open woodland and second growth.
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The Collared Aracari makes its home year-round

in the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and
throughout Central America. The most distinctive
physical characteristic of the Aracari is its amazing
beak. Their beaks, about 4 inches long, are almost a
quarter of the bird’s entire body.
Aracaris are highly sociable and usually found in
small flocks. They roost communally in tree holes.
Young aracaris may be fed by a group of adults instead
of just the parents, which is unusual for birds to do.
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The Malabar Grey Hornbill is a large bird, but mid-
sized for a hornbill. These hornbill species are endemic
to the Western Ghats and associated Eastern Ghats
of southern India. These hornbill species are mostly
frugivores, found mainly in dense forest habitats. The
Malabar grey hornbill is a monotypic species.
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The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is the most brightly colored and the smallest of all kingfisher species, measuring
only between 5-5.5 inches(13-14 cm) in length -including bill and tail; and weighs about 0.5 oz or 14 g.
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Keel-Billed T oucan has beautifully colored bill that is a combination of green,

yellow, orange and red color, hence the nickname rainbow-billed toucan. Bill is
usually 4.7 to 5.9 inches long (nearly 1/3 of body length). Even though it is very
large, bill is not heavy. It is made of light-weight protein called keratin and its
internal structure is spongy. Bill doesn't affect stability of the bird.
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 Marabou Stork, Tanzania.
Sudhir Shivaraman Canon EOS 1Dx Mark II 1120mm F/8 1/1600s ISO250
Bangalore, India
Sudhir Shivaraman African Lions, Masai Mara, Kenya.
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Indian Striped Hyena, Velavadar, Gujarat, India.

Sudhir Shivaraman Canon EOS 1 Dx 800mm F/5.6 1/320s ISO500
Bangalore, India
Anuroop Krishnan Let Me Have A Look
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Hah, Nothing Here

Anuroop Krishnan
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Anuroop Krishnan
The Bat-Man
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Anuroop Krishnan
Steady And Slow Anuroop Krishnan
Mr. Fox
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App of the Month

Ratings: 4.8/5
Platfroms: iOS and Android
Price: Free

O ne of the biggest online community of 250,000+ explorers, Trell

launches its brand-new mobile app for sharing stories about
places.

There are tons of stories packed in every street - there are these hidden
gems in college campuses, some street food stalls, winning the hearts
of locals for years, the local coffee shops where most entrepreneurs
discuss their ideas, or the spots in parks where scriptwriters find their
inspiration. But if you are not on walking tour with a history buff, or
hogging up with a foodie or a even a knowledgeable cab driver, you
might never discover such tidbits. Trell, an app that has been launched
on both iOS & Android, brings these things out of oral conversations
and into the digital world.

Trell is a new photo-blogging app where people create trails or

collections of their explorations, food walks and travelogues. These
trails can be shared on other social media platforms in the form of a
beautiful video which gets curated automatically by the app.

On Trell, people talk about their interesting explorations and favourite

places such as hangout spots, maggie hubs, ice-cream corners, historical
places, stunning travel destinations etc. in an all new quirky and visual

format. It’s a beautiful app that has already attracted a dedicated, tight-
knit community of users.

Trell brings places to life, whether it is somewhere you are or

somewhere you hope to go. When users open the app, they are greeted
with collections of trails trending in their city and surrounding areas,
shared by the like-minded people.

Through Trell people can also share their jogging routes, favorite street
food joints, magnificent architecture in the city, highway food stops,
refreshing cutting tea stalls, early morning breakfast places, etc., and
get to know what their friends have explored around. You can share
personal anecdotes and fascinating tidbits related to a place, as well
as local tips.

People can get an overview of an experience in less than 3 secs and

show their intent to visit them later using a simple action button called
‘Tryout’. It saves places for later and creates a self-reminding bucket-
list, ensuring that people never miss out on the experiences they want
to try. Trell aims to make local discovery ultra personalised for people
on the basis of their future intents and past explorations shared on the
platform.

Abhishek Sharma
abhishek@chiiz.com

An ardent coder, thinker and a tech enthusiast, Abhishek

is always keen in learning new stuff. Currently he is
rocking the Chiiz portal with his web development
skills.
Movie Review
The Secret Life of
Walter Mitty
Duration: 2hrs 5mins.
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Released: 2013
T he Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a film released in 2013 starring
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Shirley MacLaine and Sean
Penn. The film was directed by Ben Stiller. The screenplay was written
by Steve Conrad and its based on a short story of the same title by
James Thurber.
The film, in a nutshell, is about daydreaming, love, courage and
relationships. It starts off giving us, the viewers, a glimpse into the
life of Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), a negative assets manager at Life
Magazine. Walter is depicted as a regular joe who shows up for work,
does as he is told and keeps his opinions to himself; shy, introverted.
The story marginally focuses on the advent of the digital age of
publication and the pretentiousness of business school-type managers.
This is very interestingly represented in the first few moments of the
film itself. Announcing an imminent takeover the publishers of Life
Magazine decide to roll out one final issue of the magazine and at
cover would be a photograph, titled ‘Quintessence’, captured by the
celebrated photographer Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn).
In a somewhat predictable turn of events Walter happens to have every
other image on the negative handed to him except ‘Quintessence’.
Management pressurises him and Walter, lost for words osmotically
finds himself drawing ideas to propel him to retrieve ‘Quintessence’. In
a typical Hollywood storytelling move, Walter has a workplace crush,
the charming and bubbly, Cheryl Melhoff (Kristen Wiig).
Applying Sherlockian logic, Walter is apparently able to pinpoint
the location of Sean (pretty far out stuff, but this is a film about
imagination, so I let that bit slide). To balance his intensely boring
life, Walter happens to have a highly developed sense of imagination.
Credit to Ben Stiller for managing to capture stunning visuals of a
man who dreams alternate lives, events and abilities. These imaginings
might have been very rapid and vivid, but all of us venture into this
zone of daydreams (although not as intense), but its a direct result of
the film really capturing a fundamental facet of the human experience.
Walter stalls Management’s frequent inquiry and decides that it is time
to go on an adventure to find Sean and retrieve ‘Quintessence’. This is
the first major plot point.
Walter sets off on this insane adventure by riding a personal helicopter
whose driver was drunk (huh?). To calm himself, he transports himself
into a world where Cheryl’s rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
was the saving grace.
He finds himself in Greenland and goes through a live demo of what
the dreams of his life might be like. But unfortunately, it was, gloomy,
unproductive, and impersonal at best. He applies his Sherlockian logic
again and discovers another clue pertaining to Sean’s location in a
wrapper (yes, really). The wrapper points Walter to a nearby volcano
and guess what ? The volcano erupts.
He had failed. He returns to New York, unsuccessful in retrieving the
‘Quintessence’. He is fired from his job at Life Magazine and it turns
out Cheryl has moved back in with her once estranged husband.
Broken and marred, Walter goes and visits his mother. It turns out she
did know about Sean’s whereabouts and he had visited her in the recent
past. He tracks down Sean who is busy in the Himalayas capturing a
photograph whose subject is a rare snow leopard.
It turns out ‘Quintessence’ had been with Walter all along. He just
hadn’t looked at it yet. Walter returns to Life Magazine and submits
the negative. He is berated but in a pretty obvious turn of events the
business school educated manager takes Walter’s side and admonishes
the acquisition manager for humiliating the manager. He and Cheryl,
pretty randomly, get back together.
On the whole, the film was visually solid and well directed. The
plot wasn’t so great, it could’ve been more solid and the character
development, unfortunately, was sub-par. Kristen Wiig played her part
wonderfully and so did Ben Stiller. Sean Penn got into the meat of the
character as always and was as real as a real photographer gets. Adam
Scott was a terribly designed character and his psuedo-intellectual
beard was huge turnoff.
The thing is that the film is pretty predictable and by the end you
might even be able to preempt in which way the story might move in.
The flow of the story and the lack of thought that went the character
design were its weak spots. The acting, editing and direction were
the hallmarks that made the film a worthwhile movie-watching
experience.
The film will have factions who believe that as an experience it was
great and ones who believe it was a terribly random film. At the end
of the day its you who has to decide which end of the spectrum you
belong. Watch it and take a stand.
Vignesh Swaminathan
vignesh@chiiz.com
Vignesh Swaminathan is a Product Designer by
training. His interests include watching films, Artificial
Intelligence, football and reading non-fiction books.
Vignesh supports Arsenal FC.
These photographs have a story. The story of the the artist within the play. Moments frozen in camera just before the performance. The player getting into the character. The transformation
of an artist into a mythological being. The play yet to unfold.
Parts of Northern Tamil Nadu lights up at night bringing to life old tales of mythology, a beautiful blend of celebration of the rich and vibrant culture and acting out the stories of kings and
clans, queens and princesses, war and misery, of love and losses. The heart of the villages around the temple stay awake to witness these "Therukoothu" (Theru-Street, Koothu-Folk Theater)
performances. It's the time of the temple festival. The village prays for blessings, for rain, for prosperity, appeasing the Gods in every possible way! Painted faces, vibrant hues, sweaty frames
of men that embody the kings, queens and princes from ancient folklore. The timeless classics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are performed with such vitality.
The artisans are mostly men, donning all the roles with a great passion for the folk theater handed over to them traditionally. While it is the "Therukoothu" here in Northern Tamilnadu,
there are similar folk theater performances all over the southern parts of India. That comes to life around different times bringing together Gods and humans and festivals and prayers in a
grand explosion of music theater, color and culture.
The enchanting 'Thirayattam' - an environmental theatre popular among the tribals and adhivasis who inhabit the interior forests of Kerala exhibit painted masks, rough beards, and
vibrant costume accessories for the different mythological characters, made out bamboos and barks of Arecanut trees. Colorful ethnic dance performances are held in the sacred groves by
the ancestral families of the Malabar region. The travel to these places to witness and to capture these surreal moments has been a real feast to not just my eyes. But my camera too!
-By Sarathi Thamodaran
 Fantasies Of Childhood Preparing For The Myths
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The Man Behind The Faces

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 Shades Of Black
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4. Little Shiva
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 Daydream
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Kartal Karagedik
The opera singer Kartal Karagedik was born in 1984
in Turkey. Now he lives and works in Germany. He
regularly performs at major theaters. At the Teatro
Comunale di Bologna, the Opera Leipzig, the Tokyo
Metropolitan and the Puccini Festival in the Italian
town of Torre del Lago. Since 2015, he has been an
ensemble member at STAATSOPER HAMBURG. In
addition to his work as a baritone, Kartal Karagedik
published various articles in newspapers and worked
1. Blue Prayer as a photographic story-teller.
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We Cook With Fire

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Libby Holmsen Floating Lady Libby Holmsen Canopy Of Womanhood
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Libby Holmsen The Numbat

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Perth, Australia
Avinash Lodhi Avinash Lodhi
Pray To Praise Set Me Free O Lord
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Bharat Singh Rathod

Kota, India

The Medivial Rides
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Ayan Villafuerte
Ayan Villafuerte is a lover of photography and
the arts in general. A culinary arts graduate,
certified cook & foodie, film & music junkie, he is
a traveller at heart and an all-around photography
enthusiast.
His affair with images and stills started some years
ago. It went perfectly well with his love and thirst
for travel and adventure. At first, he thought it
would serve well as remembrances of places he
visited; culture/traditions he experienced and
people he encountered. Little did he know that it
would turn to something bigger and completely
alter his life plans.
Pooling Away
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 Salt Workers
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A Difference Of Perspective
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Randy Haron(@2ndfloorguy) Concrete Legos Randy Haron(@2ndfloorguy) In The Rememberence
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The House Of Fire

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Fresno, CA, USA
Randy Haron(@2ndfloorguy) Diving Together
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Stop No. 12 Up And Up

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Fresno, CA, USA Fresno, CA, USA
Nicholas Loo 1. Cast Aside Nicholas Loo Lost In Transition
Singapore DJI FC220 5mm F/2.2 1/1250s ISO100 Singapore Canon EOS 6D 16mm F/2.8 44s ISO100

Love Me Or Scar Me Supernatural Connection

Nicholas Loo Nicholas Loo Canon EOS 6D 16mm F/10 10s ISO400
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Singapore Singapore
Himanshu Panchal Model-Karina Buyanova Himanshu Panchal Model- Dugu Patel
Mumbai, India Canon EOS 5D Mark III 135mm F/2.8 1/640s ISO100 Mumbai, India Canon EOS 5D Mark III 34mm F/16 2.5s ISO100

Model- Poplavskaya Evgeniya

Himanshu Panchal Canon EOS 5D Mark III 105mm F/8 1/200s ISO100
Mumbai, India
 Model- Ajla Etemovic
Himanshu Panchal Canon EOS 5D Mark III 40mm F/9 1/160s ISO100
Mumbai, India
Model of the Month
Richa Chaturvedi
B eing a science student and that too a brilliant one with high grades,
it was awry for Richa to choose modelling. Richa Chaturvedi,
an engineering graduate, recalls her first opportunity at the age of
18, when she got to walk for designer Raghavendra Rathore for his
show for Vogue. It gave her the break she needed and started getting
many opportunities. In 2014, she participated in Femina Miss India
and was a semifinalist. After that she joined the IT firm Wipro, along
with which she did some music videos under the label Sony and TV
commercials like Dove, Bajaj etc. In 2016, she participated in Miss
Diva(Miss India Universe) and was one of the finalist in top 16. Lots
of movie offers are coming her way for now and we wish her very best
for her future endeavors. Below is an excerpt from a conversation with
her and our correspondent, HIMANSHU DIWAKAR.

What is it for you to be in fashion industry, a little girl’s dream or a

grown up's desire?
Well a little girl’s dream turned into a grown up's desire. As a little girl
I used to admire Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, supermodels Alesia
Raut and Tyra Banks and used to dream that one day I will live that
life, work with designers and work in an industry which is burgeoning
with creativity. Fashion, besides being an extension of personality, or a
mood, or a way of expressing inner creativity, is also a kind of a mask.
I love the transformative quality, the effect that an item of clothing can
have on the way people see you and even the way you see yourself.
We all know and have seen the glamorous side, how about you tell
us something about the life behind the stage?
Yes. As appealing the glamorous side of the fashion looks, the backstage
life is equally gruelling. Being the most competitive industry, you are
always on the edge, eating right, working out hard, long working hours
with no HR departments to police around. But it comes as a package
and is a part of the job. So when you love your job and output, these
things hardly matter.
What does fashion mean to you?
I think that fashion for me is something that represents a rhythm or
a beat, but the way I dance to it, should be my own. We should dress
freely and not be bound to the must-have-lists. Because seriously,
nothing is as refreshing as seeing someone walk down the street in
their own little world of awesomeness! So why be a slave to what the
trend pages say when you were meant to stand out.
the moment?
Fashion is easily classified as superficial even though making even the
simplest of fashion choices are met with severe judgement, ridicule
and shaming. To address the issue, fashion apparel brands have made
a resolution to give voice to the women of India. Moving away from
frivolous concepts, bold and edgy ads, brands have offered their take
on various aspects of women empowerment through their recent
campaigns. Only recently, to contribute to social causes, IFFD (Indian
Federation for Fashion Development) decided to celebrate the cause of
women empowerment in March in their summit.
A message you would like to give to the masses out there for any
specific cause?
Start taking care of our Mother Nature and save our planet. Live green.
Wear green.
Himanshu Diwakar
himanshu@chiiz.com

Himanshu is our merry-go-round guy, making it alive as

he goes along the corridors. A hard-core gym freak, he
What role does fashion play in the current scenario of women likes his body in a perfect shape. His motivation comes
empowerment in India, keeping in mind the fashion industry at from the evergrowing business relations through Chiiz.
Darling
Diaphanous...
E ach day, she lost a little more of her mind, in hope of finding the
heart. She began with some reckless running, all in vain. Slowly,
illuminating the benevolence her heart holds, she gazed at the neverland
of symphony; walking through, she recognizes the hopelessly graceful
pain in the whispers of emptiness. What she bartered, was a face just fair
and lovely, all of superficial beauty, for an irrevocable inner charm. A
charm, which filled her up like nothing else ever had. There’s a reflection
of herself at every step she takes. Just a piece of glass that shows the
kindness that she is. She’d only seen how the rains made her smile and
cry, at the same time. Now? She witnessed the affection of a warming
sun, an unforgettable fragrance of the dried up land and the caring
warmth of a grazing herd of lambs.

"I fell in love with the dry, yet vibrant shrubs of

grass that sang to me. I embraced everything
around me, everything within me. Darling,
diaphanous & pure as the light, your eyes shall
meet all things beautiful.”

Photography and Concept : Abhilash Ramadass

Styling and Content : Nagasindhu MN
Producer & Art Direction: Sid Naidu
Don't Let Me Down
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Mirror O Mirror The Shepherd Tales

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 Summertime Sadness
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Darling Diaphanous Waiting For It To Happen

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The Mirages
By Alexander Yakovlev

L iving in Moscow city in Russia, Alexander's series of 'The Mirages' is

a great success. In his words, "We wanted to combine the dynamics of
the dancers and flying powder. In the drawings of a flying clouds, thoughts
and images of the mind are born. In two words - powerful, and thought
provoking."

Model- Keyko Lee

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 Model- Olga Kuraeva Model- Olga Kuraeva
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Model- Yana Parienko

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 Model- Anna Kanyuk
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 NOE LOZANO

N oe Lozano is a driven
and a passionate
photographer with a particular
focus in portraiture and is
currently based out of Largo,
FL. Noe grew up within a
family of artists; in his mid
20’s he developed an interest
in the field of photography.
Noe Lozano is inspired by
iconic masters such as Helmut
Newton, Peter Lindbergh, and
Paolo Roversi. Noe’s aesthetics
are simple yet alluring,
celebrating the subjects simply
as they are; turning images
into captivating narratives and
Yindra
significant moments.
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Emily Gabi
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 Kiara
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 Gio
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4. Kaitlin T-age
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 THE MASTER'S ART
D an Hecho was born in Ukraine, where he received his art education. Since childhood, he
was really interested in photography. He became a professional photographer in 2007 and
since 2010, he has been actively engaged in teaching activities in the field of photography. He
developed clear structured method of presenting information, aimed at maximum absorption
of knowledge and the development of the creative component of each student in photography.
His own master classes, lectures and photo school was visited by several thousand people, and
the disciples are now some of the best photographers in their genres and have successfully built
the business by raising their skills to a new level. He has also developed a unique video course
for distance learning. Dan has been awarded with several international awards all over the world.
Some of the links to his classes and workshops are given below:
Master Classes and Workshops: http://academyhecho.com/
Online Courses: http://danhecho.pro/

Gone With The Wind

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 Sleeping Beauty
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Shhh.. My Babe
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 Lie Down With Me
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Behind The Curtains A Ladies' Attires

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 Abstract Sunshine
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