About

I was born and brought up in the historic town of Chinsurah, on the banks of the river Hooghly in state of West Bengal, India.        I graduated from Calcutta University in commerce with an emphasis on accountancy and hold a post graduate diploma in Business Management.                                                                                                                                                                                                           I am a retired banker with a lifelong passion for capturing the world through my lens. I am an avid photographer, traveler, bookworm and gardener.                                                                                                                                                                                                      I am essentially a self-taught photographer. I learned the basics from books and periodicals, observing shots taken by great photographers and practicing what I learned. I find immense joy in capturing the beauty of the world around me, from the vibrant hues of a sunset to the delicate details of a flower.  My love for the art of photography has been recognized with numerous medals, ribbons and trophies from prestigious national and international salons and competitions.                                                           Photography is my medium of expression, my one and only creative outlet. I take photos that are honest, and I shoot to capture what gives me an emotional response. I am not a photographer; I just take photos for my love of  it.                                                            I am a compassionate and adventurous soul who believes in embracing life with an open mind and a zest for new experiences. Sincerity, hard work and truth are the things which give me the strength to go forward in life