Category: Parks

Modern technology and the obsession of clicking selfies!

In my recent iPhone photography blog post, I shared a picture of an iPhone 6 charging on a wall socket. I pondered if future generations might not recognise an old-fashioned phone plugged into a wall. Phones could become implants instead of handheld devices, and wires may no longer be used.

When this gentleman was a child, mobile phones didn’t exist, and personal landline phones were rare in India; hardly anyone had one. Nowadays, our pocket-sized phones guide us with voice commands, advising us to turn left in 150 meters.

Back in the old days, when cameras were a luxury and printing pics was pricey, did we ever think we’d snap selfies on fancy gadgets? Did we reckon we’d zap them to pals worldwide in a flash? In the nineties, letters to America took ages to arrive from India!

In our rush through modernity, we often overlook these miracles. Let’s take a moment to appreciate these everyday wonders and how lucky we are to have them.

I look at my iPhone photography as an artistic endeavor where I explore scenes that I cannot believe are really unfolding in front of me. I explore further into my approach in the “Vision and Mission” section, and though I haven’t changed anything in this photo, please read my “Editorial Disclaimer”.

A Man Sleeps on a Park Bench in Mumbai’s Diamond Garden

In busy Mumbai, where the streets are always filled with people rushing around and cars honking, a man peacefully sleeps on a park bench. It’s like a little island of calm amidst all the city’s noise and activity.

Even though Mumbai is really busy, it’s still good to take a break and rest your body and mind. Maybe he’s dreaming about fun stuff he’ll do later, or maybe he’s just enjoying the quiet. It’s a reminder for everyone to listen to their bodies and take the rest they need.

I clicked this photo with an iPhone 7 at a time when phones couldn’t click images in the RAW format. The original file is a JPG and so it doesn’t offer me the option to correct the lens distortion. 

I used to edit my photos with VSCO Cam and liked their presets. Now, I prefer Adobe Lightroom because I bought presets that I can use forever, unlike VSCO’s yearly subscription.

Still, I suggest giving VSCO Cam presets a go and see if you like them. I used them for a long time, and even their free presets are worth trying.

My iPhone photos are like an artistic adventure, where I seek out moments from everyday life that seem almost magical or surreal. I explore further into my approach in the “Vision and Mission” section. Although these are real-world photos, I view them more as fine art rather than editorial. Consequently, I might have adjusted their content in a way I’ve explained in the “Editorial Disclaimer” section.