World Photography Day 2023: World Photography Day is observed on August 19 every year globally. The day celebrates the process of documenting memories. Also, it aims to bridge the gap between photographers and photo lovers from all over the world so they can learn and earn on a common platform.

World Photography Day’s origins can be traced back to 1837 when Frenchmen Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce created the Daguerreotype, the earliest photography technique. Also, World Photography Day on August 19, annually commemorates the declaration of patent for the invention by the French government.

This year World Photography Day will be celebrated on the theme, ‘Landscapes.’ According to the worldphotographyday.com, “On World Photography Day this year, feel free to share the best photos you’ve taken of landscapes and don’t forget to tag  #WorldPhotographyDay and #WorldPhotographyDay2023 on the social media platform of your choice. “

World Photography Day 2023: Wishes & Messages

• On this World Photography Day, best wishes to you. Take photographs that are unlike anything else and that will win everyone over.
• Photography embraces reality in a way that is so subtly different from reality that it truly transcends it. I wish you a happy World Photography Day.
• The world seems to you as radically different once you begin viewing it through the lens. Happy World Photography Day, everyone.
• The same camera and lens are used, yet how distinctive a picture is will depend on whose hands are holding it. All the best!
• You don’t just capture a picture; you actually produce one since your talent aids in the process. Safeguard your camera!
• You don’t need the latest technology to take good pictures; you just need the ability to observe and make the subject come to life. Greetings on World Photography Day.
• Let’s turn our hobby of taking pictures into a passion for taking images on the occasion of World Photography Day. Enjoy your day!
• For a photographer, every moment is special and every place is lovely because he can use his lens to make it appear so different. Greetings on World Photography Day.
• Happy World Photography Day, everyone. Click to record the moments and save them as a memory for later.
• Before taking a nice image, you must take a lot of terrible ones. I wish you a happy World Photography Day, my love.

World Photography Day 2023: WhatsApp & Facebook Status

• On this World Photography Day, best wishes to you. Don’t be afraid to snap photos because they serve as memories’ canvases.
• Happy World Photography Day, everyone. The most imaginative method to view the world is through photographs.
• Good photographers are endowed with an outlook that differs from the rest of the world. Greetings on World Photography Day.
• Make World Photography Day a lovely occasion to honour the love of taking pictures. I wish you all a happy World Photography Day.
• All people enjoy looking at photographs because they jog our memories and touch us on a deep level. On this World Photography Day, best wishes.
• Happy World Photography Day! May you take many more stunning photos to record the wonderful events in your life.
• By taking pictures of all the key occasions and compiling them into a life album, you can make it a wonderful World Photography Day.
• A single click will suffice to record the moment. I’d like to wish you a very happy World Photography Day.
• Some people enjoy taking pictures, while others prefer to be in them. On this World Photography Day, best wishes.
• Photographers are magicians who can transform common people into something remarkable. On this World Photography Day click crazy.

World Photography Day 2023: Images

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World Photography Day 2023: Famous & Inspirational Quotes

• “In photography, there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.”- Alfred Stieglitz
• “There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.”- Robert Frank
• “Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.”- Anonymous
• “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”- Aaron Siskind
• “When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.”- Alfred Eisenstaedt
• “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”- Ansel Adams
• “A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.”- Edward Steichen
• “It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.”- Paul Caponigro
• “The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.”- Andy Warhol
• “Taking pictures is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing Oreo cookies.”- Diane Arbus
• “What makes photography a strange invention is that its primary raw materials are time and light.”- John Berger
• “There are no bad pictures; that’s just how your face looks sometimes.”- Abraham Lincoln

Do not forget to click and create memories this World Photography Day. Happy Clicking!

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On World Photography Day, in her first ever interview, star kid Rasha Thadani, daughter of actor Raveena Tandon and producer Anil Thadani, talks about her passion for wildlife photography and her big-screen debut.

Rasha Thadani is yet to debut as an actor, but looks like the star kid has quite a fan following already, thanks to her photography skills. On World Photography Day, Rasha /says it is her mother, actor Raveena Tandon, who inspired her to take up wildlife photography.

“I must have been eight when she took us for our first tiger safari to Ranthambhore (Rajasthan)… I used to watch her use her camera and get so excited over the shots she had got. I would use her phone camera, which was obviously was easier to operate as compared to a DSLR camera, but it was a start.” says the 18-year-old, who came fourth a the Jaipur Tiger Photography Festival 2022, and was the youngest participant.

She admits she was bitted by the “keeda of photography” when she visited Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh) in 2021, and took her first wildlife shot. “And it has just grown bigger ever since,” says Rasha, describing photography and capturing memories as “infinite happiness, a moment frozen in time, on a reel, that’s so precious.”

The First-time experience

While Rasha, for the first time held a professional camera in Bandhavgarh, she shares that it’s magical to explore the woods. “Just being in the jungle on the whole is the most beautiful experience anybody could have. The thrill of being on the trail of a predator, following pug marks and alarm calls, and then the sudden sighting of a tiger, emerge from the foliage, in its full glory — it’s just indescribable. And capturing these moments on camera is even more thrilling,” says Rasha, admitting that at first, she was “pretty confused and clueless” about what she was doing.

She elaborates, “I was still trying the grasp the concepts of ISO and shutter speed. Also, I was a little stressed out because the animal keeps moving, so to capture the correct moment or look of the animal with the correct angle and right lighting, it’s all important. Somehow, my first few pictures came out better than I expected, but slowly I got the hang of it. I’m still learning and improving my photography skills.”

Childhood love continues…

While Rasha’s tryst with photography started only recently, she says even as a kid, she would always look for interesting things to capture. “I used to have a small digital camera, and I would roam around my farmhouse trying to find interesting things to click. I would also have it with me around the house and suddenly go, ‘Papa smile!’, and try and get that on camera. I would take pictures of my daadi, my brother, my dogs… basically whatever I found around the house, I used to try and make a story of it.,” recounts Rasha, and quips, “I now click pictures of Indian wildlife which is obviously a lot more interesting.”

She also tells us that she looks up to wildlife photographers Varun Aditya, Shaaz Jung, Sarosh Lodhi for their stunning wildlife pictures. “I see their posts every day and I’m in awe of their talent and the beauty of the Indian jungle they capture. All their pictures have a sense of mystery and magic which somehow create a story in my mind,” says Rasha, adding, “Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle book was one of my favourite books as a child. Mom also used to read us stories from Jim Corbett’s books, these photographers somehow re-created those images in my head.

Tryst with the wildlife

Explaining what fascinates her the most while she is out there capturing animals, the photography enthusiast tells us, “Photography is a lot about luck and timing. Having sightings with interesting behaviour is not something that happens every day. For example, I have never seen a kill happening, even though I’m in the jungle very often. However, some beginners might have seen a kill even if they don’t visit the forest very often. Timing is also important to capture the exact moment that you want. That split second of the tiger looking at you, or the bird opening its wings to fly. There is no retake in wildlife photography.”

While Rasha has clicked several pictures in the woods, and is proud of each one of them, she singles out this one shot and calls it one of her “favourite pictures from my collection”.

Stating that it was very difficult to capture that shot, she shares, “It was early morning, dawn, there was low light and I’d spotted a cub walking in the distance towards us on the side of the main road. The cub then started moving into the forest and looked back at us for a second. His face lit up with a ray of sunlight in between two branches of a tree. It is by far one of the best pictures in my collection.”

Camera girl, always!

From enjoying her time behind the camera to facing it for the first time, Rasha calls it surreal. “As much as I love capturing moments behind the camera, I also love being in front of it. Ever since I was a child I used to ask my mom to film me dancing or singing. In fact, there are a few videos where I’ve either recited a poem or sang a song and then said, ‘Mama show me’. I got the opportunity to work behind the camera at a pretty young age and it was an amazing experience., But, when I had to face the camera for the first time, I can’t describe that feeling,” she says, confessing that she was “nervous, scared, but extremely excited all at the same time”.

She goes on, “Growing up, I had witnessed my mom flawlessly doing her parts in films, and that gave me a confidence boost to do the same. About my project, I don’t really know what to say right now, and I guess the audience will have to wait and watch.”

A pap favourite, but first, mama’s daughter

As fans await Rasha’s first look from her debut film alongside Aaman Devgan (nephew of actor Ajay Devgn), she seems to be already enjoying spotlight as a favourite among the paparazzi. “People have been really sweet and kind to me and I’m just thankful for that. I am grateful for all the love and positivity I’ve been receiving. It’s slightly overwhelming at such an early age but I honestly love it,” she tells us.

Ahead of her Bollywood debut, Rasha also asserts that she has there is a lot she has learnt from her mum, and she will continue to do so. “My mom’s guidance is invaluable to me, not because she’s an actor, but because she’s my mom. She has handled herself with such grace and maturity, and I want to be like her 100%. She is my role model so of course I look up to her for everything,” says Rasha, and mentions, “I would still go to her for career advice even if she wasn’t a part of the film industry. She always has my back and would always want the best for me.”

What’s next in store?

The fact that Rasha has started shooting for her film, being directed by Abhishek Kapoor and slated to release in February 2024, she must be getting used to how the film industry functions: “As of now, I love the fact that I can put my creative self out there. I’ve always been a performing arts girl. Even through school, I was always the theatre girl, or the music girl. I’ve just begun my journey and I’m excited to see what’s to unfold.”

Speaking of any potential challenges that she thinks can come in the way, she adds, “I think being from a film background predisposes you to a certain kind of expectation and pressure from the audience. I hope to live up to that expectation and I will try my best to make the audience happy.”

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Honoured with the prestigious Young Photographer of the Year Award in 2021 at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — often hailed as the ‘Oscars of Wildlife Photography’ — Vidyun, at the tender age of 12, stands as a prodigious talent.

His photographs have also been highly commended in the 2020 edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Adding to his laurels, he recently earned a Special Mention at the NatureInFocus Festival 2023.

On the occasion of World Photography Day 2023, The Weather Channel India brings you an exclusive interview with the young talent. Vidyun takes us on an incredible exploration of his photography journey, unveiling stories that breathe life into his brilliant captures, and his future plans to pursue photography professionally and explore Antarctica someday.

How did you get started with photography? What was your first photograph ever?

It was back in 2014 when photography first caught my interest. My father, who also has a passion for wildlife photography, won the category award under Amphibians and Reptiles at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in 2014.

Seeing my father on the big stage, receiving the award, inspired me a lot. As soon as we returned from the event, I asked if I could try the camera. So, I picked a camera for the first time when I was around three years old and clicked my first photograph — a photo of my father.

I started learning when I was six years old, and I have been pursuing photography ever since, with a focus on nature photography.

Why nature photography? Are there any subjects or elements that you look forward to capturing the most?

It was my father who inspired me to take up nature photography. As for my favourite subject, I would say it is the ‘Signature Spider’. It was this spider image that first got me the Highly Commended Award at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the under 10 years category.

This particular spider species is very common in and around Bengaluru, getting its name from the unique way in which it weaves its web. It makes white signatures around its legs that reflect UV rays, making it look bigger to its predators. I find it very interesting as a subject, and since we find it a lot around here, I have ample opportunities to capture it creatively.

Moreover, I am very passionate about macro photography, where I capture small bugs, spiders and butterflies. In macro photography, we go very close to our subject, and the images give us an extreme close-up (one is to one) of the subject.

While I focus more on bugs and geckos, I’m also exploring street photography and creating creative ads for fun.

Do you have a favourite photo? What’s the story behind that shot?

It is really difficult to pick one, but apart from the spider captures, I think this photo of a Gecko is very special to me.

I clicked this in Sringeri (a Karnataka town located in the Western Ghats) when I had just begun photography. I remember being very tired after taking several photographs quite early in the morning. Just as we were returning to our grandfather’s car, my father spotted this Gecko, and I got close to it and captured the shot from the car.

Where do you like to click most of your photos? Do you have a favourite spot?

It would be the parks and gardens of Bengaluru. Now we know it as India’s Silicon City, but one of its original nicknames is the ‘Garden City of India.’ I go to parks near my home, and once we choose a spot depending on the light, I’m ready with my camera to click photos. During holidays, we also visit the outskirts of Bengaluru for my captures.

As for spots outside Bengaluru that I love the most, it would be the forest-like areas near my grandfather’s place in Sringeri. There, I get to shoot a lot of rare species and subjects that you wouldn’t find in cities.

You have been awarded the Young Photographer of the Year Award in 2021 and have been highly commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition in 2020 as well. How do you feel after getting recognition at such international events?

Winning these awards is always a proud and joyous moment for me. When I get recognition and exposure at such international events and competitions, I’m more motivated to click good images.

Moreover, I love being on the stage. When receiving the awards, speaking in front of such inspiring people is a proud moment for me. I feel happy and elated when people come to congratulate me, discuss my work and click photos with me.

The process and submissions are mostly online, but when it comes to selecting the photos, firstly I focus on the creativity behind the photos and their uniqueness. It is an added plus if it’s a rare species, but I’m yet to capture one of those.

Also, my father and I are part of a forum called Creative Nature Photography. It is a collective of many acclaimed photographers. Here we upload creative images, and the senior photographers are always there to mentor us with their suggestions. In fact, their guidance and support have also helped me improve my work and think creatively for competitions.

I also enjoy meeting senior photographers at competitive events. Recently, at the NatureInFocus Ceremony, I had the opportunity to interact with Dhritiman Mukherjee, who is a senior wildlife photographer. His journey and work motivate me to explore photography more.

Tell us about the recent ‘Special Mention’ you received at the NatureInFocus Festival 2023. What is the story behind Gecko’s Garage?

Well, Gecko’s Garage is definitely one of my favourite stories. At the time, we were vacationing in the Andaman Islands. We had stopped at a hotel in Diglipur and were having dinner. I looked up, hoping to see some stars, but all I saw was the ceiling and the lamp, and suddenly this green emerald Gecko caught my attention.

After we finished dinner, my mind was still stuck on the gecko. I remember thinking what a great photo it would be. So, while everyone was busy, I just took my camera, climbed up a table and clicked the Gecko hiding in the lamp.

What are the challenges you face as a young photographer? How do you balance school life with photography?

Mostly, I photograph on weekends and holidays, and spend some time after school processing and editing my images. But a major challenge with macro photography is that we have to go quite close to the subject. There’s always a chance that it might get disturbed and fly away, so I have to be very vigilant and cautious while approaching them.

Although sometimes the subjects are ready to cooperate, and I think spiders are the most cooperative subjects. That’s also because they don’t want their prey to spot any vibrations around them, so they don’t move a lot, especially among arthropods. But then dragonflies are very jumpy and quite difficult to capture, so you have to approach them at a snail’s pace.

For a young photographer like you, we’re sure sky’s the limit. Do you look forward to pursuing professional photography in the future? What do you dream to achieve as a photographer?

Definitely! I plan to pursue photography professionally; in fact, I want to be a wildlife photographer. But there are a few fields that I find equally interesting like geology, especially collecting and photographing rocks. I also hope that I could train to become an astronaut one day, so I can pursue astrophotography.

Among these plans is my dream to visit Antarctica someday, to shoot underwater images, explore the difficult terrain, and even see if I can find spiders and capture unique and endemic species — or even discover a new species!

Are there any other images or memorable images or anecdotes that you would like to share with us?

I’m also fascinated by birds, although they are very difficult to capture, I try and capture them whenever I have the chance. Among birds, this grey wagtail is one of my favourite captures so far, I shot this during the lockdown in 2020. I was surprised to find it playing and looking at itself in the mirror of cars and trucks every day. This is one of the best images I had captured back then, and it was a fascinating experience.

But, I think there are a few more spider images that have been some of the most memorable ones for me to shoot. This image is called ‘Dome Home’, and it was particularly hard to capture because of high-speed winds and vehicles moving in the background. I remember getting only three good shots out of the hundreds of images I captured that day.

But the one with the spider right in front of Pikachu has to be my favourite. The spider was right in front of the painting, and I thought it would be a great image if I framed it well with colours in the background. That’s how I got this shot which looks like Pikachu is ready to gobble up the spider.

Then there’s a tunnel spider that I clicked at my native place, and I really loved how it turned out, looking like it was sitting amidst glittering jewels, with the dewdrop background.

I wish my friends and other people would not be so scared of spiders and lizards. I hope to specialise in arachnology (the study of spiders) to spread awareness about these friendly beings and their importance to our environment.

For more of Vidyun’s amazing work, check out his website ​and Instagram.

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A photographer who captured the moment Prince Louis covered his ears during a flypast for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Aaron Chown, of the PA news agency, is among three people nominated for Royal Photographer of the Year at the annual UK Picture Editors Guild Awards.

Fellow PA photographer Jane Barlow, who took one of the last public pictures of the late Queen, has been shortlisted for Arts and Entertainment Photographer of the Year.

The photograph of the late monarch smiling beside a fireplace at Balmoral before meeting then-prime minister Liz Truss on September 6, just two days before the Queen died, is recognisable to millions.

PA’s Danny Lawson is shortlisted for Business Photographer of the Year and Regional Photographer of the Year, while agency colleague Mike Egerton is in the running for Sports Photographer of the Year.

Others on the shortlist include PA photographers James Manning and Jordan Pettitt, who are both shortlisted for Young Photographer of the Year.

Photographers from The Times, the Daily Telegraph, Getty Images, the Yorkshire Post, Reuters, AFP, and freelances Jeff Moore, Ryan Jenkinson and Samir Hussein are also among those nominated.

Pictures by Mr Chown, Mr Pettitt, Ms Barlow and PA photographic colleagues Victoria Jones and Jonathan Brady are among 20 nominated for Photo of the Year, which will be decided by a public vote.

Those who register to vote before September 3 will get the chance to win a two-night stay in a London hotel.

A spokesman for the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards said: “Photographers working on behalf of the press risk their lives in war zones and bring us the news as it breaks.

Their work fills the pages of the newspapers daily and so often their work goes unrecognised.”

The awards ceremony will be held at the Honourable Artillery Company grounds in the City of London on October 16, and people can vote at imago.ws/IMAGOPhotographoftheyear.