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Creation and fine art always intrigued me from childhood. Probably the reason i chose dentistry as my profession. But it was not enough. My creative urge to quantity my talent took me across many hobbies and i found my calling in photography. This one hobby of mine gave me immense satisfaction. I don’t confirm myself to any particular genre and love to explore all genres. I’m still an amateur but i’m loving it. What when you know that you can turn anything around you into a piece of art just at the click of a button. Yeah, for me thats photography!

Started my photography as a hobby and started venturing into wild nature and photographing birds and wild animals. From last 2 year trying different genre like travel, drone, macro and festivals

My interest in photography grew from a quiet fascination with the world around me. Simple moments in nature, changing light, and the unnoticed details of everyday life made me curious to capture what I was seeing and feeling. What started as a small curiosity gradually became a meaningful creative pursuit. Over time, the camera became more than a tool—it became a way for me to observe, understand, and express stories through images.

I feel especially connected to travel, wildlife, and natural landscapes. Being in these environments allows me to experience moments that are raw, unpredictable, and real. Each photograph is my attempt to preserve those moments—the mood of a place, the energy of wildlife, or the silent beauty of nature.

As I continue this journey, I spend time improving my skills in visual storytelling, photo editing, and color grading so that my images can communicate more deeply. Photography constantly teaches me patience, awareness, and creativity, reminding me that every frame is an opportunity to learn something new.

My goal is to explore the natural world and document meaningful experiences through honest and thoughtful imagery. I hope my photographs encourage people to pause, look closer, and feel a stronger connection with the beauty that surrounds us.

This path is still unfolding, and every photograph I take is another step in growing as a storyteller behind the camera.

I am Murthy PSN from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, currently working as a Chief Manager at the State Bank of India. My journey into photography began in 2022 as a hobby, but it soon grew into a deep passion. I am particularly drawn to wildlife and bird photography, where patience, observation, and timing play an important role. Wetlands, forests, and natural landscapes are the places where I feel most connected with nature and my camera.

For me, photography is like digital painting—each frame capturing a fleeting moment in the life of a bird or animal. Watching birds in motion and freezing those brief moments through the lens is both challenging and rewarding. Through my photographs, I try to share the beauty of birds and wildlife with people who may not have the chance to experience it closely, while also inspiring a deeper appreciation and care for nature and its fragile habitats.

I’ve been holding a camera since the days of the Click III, but my real conversation with photography started later in life. I’m a generalist at heart, though the rhythmic chaos of street photography is where I feel most at home.
​My approach is deliberate: I aim for the final image to be created in-camera, adjusting my vision before the shot rather than in an editing suite. I haven’t ventured into wildlife or birds; instead, I spend my time experimenting with the everyday life. I’m still a student of the craft, constantly experimenting and learning with every frame.
​Here are a few selections from my journey—not necessarily “perfect” shots, but honest reflections of how I see the world.

Sriram Reddy is a Hyderabad-based birdwatcher, photographer, and citizen science contributor whose journey into the world of birds began in 2015 after witnessing Greater Flamingos at Osman Sagar Lake. What started as curiosity about their behavior soon evolved into a deep passion for understanding birds, their habitats, and conservation. Though he spent many years working in the IT industry, he stepped away from that career to fully dedicate his time to birding, nature education, and documentation.

With roots in photography dating back to the film camera era, Sriram combines visual storytelling with scientific observation, capturing not just images but meaningful natural history moments, from raptors hunting in grasslands to subtle behavioral interactions among wetland birds. He is an active member of the Hyderabad Birding Pals, a birding community and plays a key role in collaborative initiatives such as the Hyderabad Bird Atlas, which engages hundreds of volunteers in documenting urban biodiversity.

Beyond fieldwork, Sriram has introduced the world of birds to the Forest Department, various universities in Hyderabad, and multiple photography clubs through talks, workshops, and guided sessions. He actively bridges the gap between science and public engagement, helping new audiences appreciate bird diversity and conservation. He also contributed to the development of the Birds of Telangana pocket guide for students and beginners. Through citizen science, storytelling, and community outreach, he continues to inspire a growing community of bird lovers.

Sathyaprasad Yachendra is a fine art photographer deeply inspired by the silence, light, and spiritual vastness of the Himalayas. His enduring connection with Ladakh began in 2004 and has since evolved into a contemplative visual journey shaped by inner reflection and a profound sense of presence. Influenced by masters such as Galen Rowell and Prabuddha Das Gupta, he approaches photography as meditation rather than mere documentation.

He has held several solo exhibitions across India, including Mumbai, Pondicherry, and Hyderabad, and presented his work at the Indian Photo Festival, Hyderabad (2022). A former President of the Telangana Photographic Society, he has actively contributed to nurturing photographic culture and community engagement. He is currently working on his forthcoming book, Ladakh: The Silence of Light, a deeply personal exploration of nature, culture, and silence.

Photography for me began as a way of paying attention to life with care and honesty. It was never merely about capturing pictures, but about slowing down, observing deeply, and engaging with people, places, and moments with genuine curiosity and respect. Over time, I began to notice that this way of seeing was shaping how I worked. Whether in expansive landscapes or in deeply personal moments shared with people, I found myself returning to the same attentiveness and patience.

My practice remains rooted in natural light and a respectful approach, responding to the environment rather than constructing it. I am drawn to moments that unfold on their own, where character, emotion, and context reveal themselves gradually. This journey has taken me through cultural traditions, travel narratives, community life, performances, workshops, retreats, and personal experiences, each deepening how I see and record the world.

Beyond assignments, photography continues to be a way of noticing fine details, subtle emotions, and layered stories that often go unseen. I hope to create work that honours the present moment with sensitivity and integrity, inviting viewers to pause and connect with the depth and beauty of human experience.

Even though I took photographs as far back as 1950 with a basic camera I graduated to 35mm around 1958. In those days colour film processing could only be done in the Metros and it was quite frustrating waiting for ones transparencies to be returned before I could view what had been shot. Consequently my interest in photography waned and it was digital photography which rekindled my interest.

I first ventured out on a photo tour from Manali to Leh in 2005 with Milestone and since then have been on a number of tours covering all genres of photography like landscapes, wild life, birds, portraits of those I came across during the tours, fairs and festivals, table top, macros and anything that caught my fancy.

Its been a long and interesting journey but I must admit a compelling and involved one. I have exhibited my photos courtesy of TPS and nowhere else.

Who doesn’t love to get oneself lost in nature ? Our journey ( as a family ) started with wildlife sanctuary trips gradually leaning towards birding and bird photography. So far clicked around 650 birds in India. Meeting new people, making new friends is an added bonus in this journey. Ameenpur lake which is at the end of our colony is that one place that keeps inspiring me to click , click and click ….