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This picture was shot at Science Gallery Bengaluru, the very home of Sci560. They say that the aircraft has to fly, but it stands grounded in the portico of its current home, surrounded by sharp shadows and silence...
About the Photographer
Amogh M Aradhya is a multidisciplinary professional with experience in software, hardware prototyping, and media art. With a background in engineering and software development, he has worked on projects involving IoT, networking, and design. He is also passionate about community building and exploring creative fields like music and light design.
Siragu Virithu Parakka Aasai, 2024 "A Desire to Spread Wings and Fly"
This photo captures a solo bird in the sky flying over a patch of trees. Taken during the mellow light of late afternoon, it represents a search for belonging; The desperate need for a home.
The trees reach upright toward the sky, resembling the tall walls of an enclosure, a symbolic prison. In contrast, the bird soars above it all, knowing its liberty has no bounds. It can fly wherever and whenever it chooses to.
Through this image, I wanted to portray how I sometimes feel like a spectator watching these birds fly while my own wings have been bound together with shackles forged by the choices I've made; choices that were never truly mine to make in the first place.
Despite the shadow puppetry at play, I still hold on to my siragu virithu parakka aasai and I hope that one day it shall set me free.
Naan Yaar?, 2025 “Who am I”
This picture captures a seemingly emotionless dog resting in the middle of Cubbon Park. He’s alone and isolated from everything around him. There are people around, but his resting spot is so far away from all of them that it doesn’t feel like he’s in the presence of other life.
I took this picture because sometimes I feel like that dog. Clueless of purpose and numb to emotions. What am I doing here? What do I exist for? Most people spend an entire lifetime seeking these answers. Some perish without them. One must consider oneself blessed to find out.
The isolation and loneliness add to the mix. Bengaluru is a big city, and it may feel diƯerent for someone who’s moved from a city where everyone knows each other. It makes you feel insignificant, like a stray in a metropolis, surrounded by towering buildings and strangers who ignore your existence.
Edharkaalam en Ullankayil, 2025 “The future is in the palm of my hands”
The picture portrays a hand reaching towards a light in the dark, about to grasp it.
I took this picture because it reminded me of Icarus, who dared to fly too close to the sun. He may have fallen to his death, but for a moment, he was a happy man who'd embraced the experience that brought him joy. We know that Daedalus watched his son fall, but what if Icarus smiled as he fell? As he felt the winds of freedom brush against his skin?
The light represents an opportunity, and the hand could choose to seize it. The future is uncertain, and you get to write it with the choices you make. Grasping the light requires the will to dare. While it may burn you, it also holds the potential for you to become the person you've always wanted to be. So, reach out to that light while you still can.
About the Photographer
Christopher Bapticia is an aspiring writer, photographer, and filmmaker from Coimbatore, now based in Bengaluru. He discovered his passion for writing scripts and poetry at the age of eight. His early work, although unoriginal, helped him find his true, authentic voice over time.
During middle school, he wrote and directed three plays. He's had two of his written pieces featured on Baradwaj Rangan's blog. He made his filmmaking debut at Transcend College's Avyay '24 with a short film titled "Bluff," which won second place.
Influenced by the films of Selvaraghavan, Mari Selvaraj, and Pa Ranjith, Christopher developed a strong affinity for semiotic and subtextual storytelling. He prefers a layered approach rather than simply presenting stories outright. Most of his work thematically explores melancholic narratives that unfold between his subjects. Be it through writing, cinematography, or photography, you can feel his passion for the arts constantly weaving itself into his creations.
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Cow Aka Kaushik is an artist.
As time flows, many find solace not in walls but in pillars - ancient temples become second homes where the heart feels at peace. For aging couples, these sacred spaces are more than places of worship; they are sanctuaries of memories, silent conversations, and eternal connection.
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Kumara Guru
Many workers sleep in markets, making these their temporary homes. It reflects the uncertain and unstable lives of those without a permanent place to call home in the city.
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Satya Sampath is a Master’s student in Retail Experience Design at NID Bangalore with a background in architecture. His work explores everyday urban life through space and photography, focusing on themes like identity, resilience, and informal culture. He aims to tell honest, grounded stories rooted in observation and lived experience.