Chiiz Volume 4 : Wildlife Photography

ONE EYE TWO WORLDS 

Ted Chin 

The Master's Art 

DAN HECHO 

Alexander Yakovlev 

THE MIRAGES 

The Birdwatcher's Game 

Mahesh Reddy 

THE ORCHID HUNTER 

Dr. Naresh Swami 

Deepti Asthana 

Women Of India 

Dr. Serhat Demiroglu 

STORY OF THE WILD FELINES 

Tips & Tricks 

Manipulation

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Editorial 

Andrea Izzotti 

Prakhar Garg 

Design 

Sheetal Mann 

Priyashi Negi 

Writer 

Rahul Batra RB 

Vignesh S. 

Sana Singh 

Vishakha Jha 

Meenal Singh 

Prabhjot Kaur 

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Business Development 

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Marketing 

Kanika Maurya 

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Analysis 

Prateek Kashyap 

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Technology 

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Public Relations 

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Publicity 

Anushree Soni 

Mayank Arora 

Communication 

Ashita Aggarwal 

Himanshu Diwakar 

Staff Photographer 

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Finance 

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In the words of William Shakespeare, “One touch of 

nature makes the whole world kin.” Nature and humans 

exist symbiotically as kins and yet we are constantly 

exterminating it with what we call the progress of 

civilization. We face a great challenge today as most of our 

wildlife has vanished and what is left of it is on the edge of 

extinction. Is this the legacy we leave for our future generations? Is this the kind of world we 

want to live in, so selfishly at that? 

In the last 40 years alone, we have lost half of our wildlife. This situation is only worsening 

and we can’t seem to stop harming these creatures of the wild. It’s high time that we realize 

their importance for they are not only a source of inspiration and nurture a sense of wonder 

but they are also vital to the balance of nature. When you get in touch with wild, just sit down 

and breath, contemplate the nature and learn. 

Photographers Camilla Tombari and Natalie Bondarenko explore the world under the water 

and introduce us to the denizens of the seas and oceans. The majestic cats captured in Dr. 

Sehrat Demiroglu’s frame come alive in all their glory in ‘Story of the Wild Felines’. The Wat 

Thamkrabok Monastery in Thailand gives one ‘last chance’ to the victims of addiction and 

offer them a chance to redeem themselves from their drug enslavement, which is all but a 

metaphor for all of us, the last chance to redeem ourselves, to give back whatever we can and 

however we can. 

Deepti Asthana divulge stories of women from across India in her photo-series, Women of 

India and brings out the dichotomy between the rural and urban areas in India. MasterChef 

Mom Uma Raghuraman set our mouths watering with the sumptuous treats she has prepared 

and captured in equally tempting photographs. 

Ted Chin creates a world of fantasy in ‘One Eye Two Worlds’ and reveals a few tricks from up 

his sleeve about manipulated photography. With his expertise, he proves that you only need 

your imagination running to make art. The Puspa Mrga (flower hunter), Dr. Naresh Swami, 

in his expeditions in the mighty Himalayas, exhibit the rarest of the rare alpine plants and 

lead by example to preserve nature. 

When we step out of our homes everyday, we might not be at our best, but there is also a 

little hope that we can do something better each day. All that matters now, is how we live 

by the perceptions of the changes we want in this world. This journey has been about the 

feral creatures of the jungle and also the little harmless ones and how capturing them in a 

frame is so much better than capturing them in cages and holding them as captives in their 

own home. In this issue, we celebrate the wild, the fierce, and the raw beauty of nature in all 

its varied hues. Nature is the best and the humblest artist, it’s up to us to try to pick up the 

endless differences of its proposals. 

Andrea Izzotti

Contents 

Women of India 


The Last Chance 

Andreas Vassiliou 

One Eye Two Worlds 

Manipulation Photography-Ted Chin 

For the Love of Food 

Uma Raghuraman 

Ocean is the Love 

of my Life 

Camilla Tombari 

The Orchid Hunter 


Mystic Valley 

Alberto Del Hoyo 

Story of the Wild Felines 

Dr. Sehrat Demiroglu 

App of the Month 

Trell 

Movie Review 

The Secret Life of 

Walter Mitty 

Model of the Month 

Richa Chaturvedi 

Darling Diaphanous 

Abhilash Ramadass 

The Mirages 

Alexander Yakovlev 

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Women of India: 


An engineer by training, Deepti was 

introduced to photography in 2012. She 

developed her passion for photography and 

explored different facets of it along with her 

day job, as an IT engineer. 

In 2016, she took the leap of faith and started 

to work as an independent photographer. 

Deepti wants to tell her story through the 

stories of Indian women settled in small 

towns and villages to highlight the gender 

issues in those parts of India, which are 

largely differentiated from urban India and 

the western world. We get in talks with her 

about her project ‘Women Of India’ and 

below is an excerpt from her conversation 

with ANUSHREE SONI. 

Let’s start with the obvious question, how 

did it all start? 

I was inclined towards art from the very 

beginning. I was working in UK in an IT 

company, where my colleague, who is also a 

landscape photographer, introduced me to 

photography. This happened in 2012. When I 

came to Delhi, I saw a couple of people doing 

photography and got involved in it. Later 

when I moved to Mumbai, I got different jobs 

and got into travelling as I needed more time 

for photography. Soon after I started with 

my travel blog datravelography.com which 

helped me to make a name for myself. I started 

getting different assignments and invitations 

from the tourism sector through which I got 

to travel around 10 -15 countries. As a child, I 

have been through a lot and I used to see that 

in the stories wherever I travelled. I started 

working towards a project called ‘Women 

of India’. Now my travels are more about 

photography than travelling. I try to stay 

for longer time to talk to people,understand 

their issues, conduct their interviews and take 

pictures. 

Your project “Women Of India” has a very 

special and aesthetic feel connected to it. 

What was the idea behind it? 

The idea was to get a platform for the women 

and their stories.They are extraordinary 

stories of very ordinary people that endeavour 

to bridge the gap between rural and urban 

areas. I really want to cover places which are 

more from rural India because I think those 

are the places which are untouched and less 

talked about. 

Rights of Indian women are very unfairly 

distributed and there is a very slow 

development towards it. What are your 

views about it? And how can you bridge the 

gap between the two worlds through your 

project ‘Women of India’? 

When we talk about the issues of rural India, 

the urban class seems to be unaware about 

these things. Even today, in certain villages, 

the girl child is struggling to go to school and 

get basic education. Child marriage is very 

common and in some areas, girls don't even 

have access to menstruation products. These 

are the things which urban class cannot relate 

to. For them, it used to happen 50 years ago. 

But a large part of India still lives in such way 

and people are still centuries behind in these 

areas. The idea is to make them aware that 

this is not the India you know, there is much 

more to it. That is how I can bridge the gap, 

through my photo stories.

According to you, who is a modern woman? 

There is as such no definition we can relate 

to because in metro cities like Mumbai and 

Delhi, there is a working class where women 

are independent and they have a freedom to 

make a choice about their career, and they are 

allowed to work and go outside. But there is 

yet another side in urban villages and slums 

where women are still not given that kind of 

freedom. 

You said you wanted to tell your story, 

through the stories of Indian women and 

the dichotomy between the rural and urban 

population. Is there any particular story 

that influenced you on a higher note? 

Since I have been talking to these women 

in person, there are a few stories that left a 

profound impact on me. These stories kind of 

pushed me to start with the project. There is a 

photo of this particular girl in pink, her name 

was Bharti, she was just 13. When I reached 

Mithapur, it was almost 6 in the morning, 

she wasn't working then and I thought 

that she has come along with her parents to 

accompany them as they didn’t want to leave 

her behind. After some time, she started to 

work, lifting the heavy sand over her head. 

And I was shocked to see such a young and 

thin girl lifting that heavy load on her head. 

This is one story which really had me hooked. 

After coming back, I realized that I should be 

doing something about it. Some of the stories 

I did about the farmers’ widows created an 

impact and got them help. Currently I am 

doing everything on my own and maybe later, 

I will extend this project, with a team of my 

own with people of different skills who can 

be of social service. For now, I collaborate 

with NGOs and give them pictures for free so 

that they can use them in their projects. This 

is a way for me to give back to the society, but 

I really hope to figure out something tangible 

very soon. 

A message you would like to spread through 

this platform about the prevailing issues 

and differences in the society? 

There are so many issues at the moment in 

India and there are very few photographers 

who are covering these issues. If I talk about 

women photographers, the number is so few 

that you can count it on fingers. There are so 

many issues and the only thing you need to 

do is to find out a better way to do what you 

actually care about. Look for one such issue 

and strive to work for it till the very end. 

Things will fall into place, gradually. 

Her work about ‘Farmer Widows of India’ 

has been published in Al Jazeera English and 

Hindu Business Line, and has been exhibited 

in Green Matheran Festival in 2016. Deepti is 

now working on the story of female drug users 

in Punjab. Her umbrella project ‘Women of 

India’ which focuses on visual stories of rural 

India and to bring a change in life of women, 

has been featured in various photography 

forums. 

Anushree Soni 

anu@chiiz.com 

Anushree is a sports freak, who 

loves to travel all around the 

world. Her main indulgences are 

music and meeting new people to 

know about their culture. She likes 

to shop and get dressed up in the 

most fabulous way. 

Drops Of Heaven 


Gandhian Theories 


Bharti, The Salt Worker 

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Standing Over The Dead Ocean 

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Farmer Widows-1 

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The Last Chance 

Drug Rehabilitation Centre, 

Wat Thamkrabok Monastery, Thailand 

Located in the mountains around 150 Km 

from Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, the 

temple of Wat Thamkrabok Monastery offers 

a detoxification and rehabilitation program 

under the name of “The Last Chance” to those 

addicted to drugs and alcohol. 

The monastery was founded in 1957 by 

Buddhist nun Mian Parnchand (generally 

known as Luang Poh Yaai) and her two 

nephews, Chamroon and Charoen Parnchand. 

Only 2 years later, after its foundation in 

1959, the detoxification and rehabilitation 

program began in the monastery with the 

prime objective to treat the Hmong, a hilltribe 

well-known for opium cultivation and 

supply. During the first 5 years, the program 

was a big success as thousands of Hmong 

cultivators left the hills to join the program, 

which ultimately led to the downfall in the 

opium supplies. 

Since then, more than 100,000 drug addicts 

have been treated and rehabilitated with a 

success rate of 70%, making this program the 

most successful in the world. 

The Thamkrabok rehabilitation program 

commences by undertaking SAJJA - a 

sacred vow - never to touch drugs again. 

Thamkrabok’s Sajja is not simply a vow to 

stop taking intoxicating substance, it is much 

more than that. It is a commitment to starting 

a new life, embracing truth, loyalty, purity 

and honesty. Sajja is taken by everybody and 

is not limited to any specific religion or belief 

system. Sajja is perhaps the most effective part 

of the treatment and also the most difficult 

one where the patient has to keep the vow for 

the rest of their life, else they will be back on 

the old path which will lead them to their end 

this time. 

The Sajja is supported by Thamkrabok’s 

unique herbal medicine which is given to 

clients(every drug addict who enters the 

monastery is called a client) to induce massive 

"cleansing" fits of vomiting. This medicine is 

made by mixing more than 50 different kinds 

of herbs and plants that generate a very real 

and very rapid detoxification. The mixtures’ 

ingredients are kept secret to avoid possible 

market exploitation. 

Each client has the right to enter the program 

only once hence taking the name “The Last 

Chance”. If they break their Sajja, they cannot 

Andreas Vassiliou 

Photographer 

undergo a second treatment. They must have 

a strong belief in their Sajja which is of the 

utmost importance. If the addict has no 

desire to beat his or her addiction they are not 

welcome at Thamkrabok. 

The monk and director Chamroon Parnchant 

(now deceased) explains this tough decision 

which he had to take: “Before a client enters 

the program, he/she is obliged to vow full 

abstinence from any kind of drugs resulting 

in the dependence on the God he/she might 

believe in”.In 1975, the monk Chamroon 

(Abbot of Thamkrabok) was presented with 

the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his services 

towards the community which is equivalent 

to the Nobel Prize for the Asian countries. 

Once a client enters the program, their 

rehabilitation may last from 40 days to as 

long as 6 months, depending on the will 

of the client. During the first five days, the 

clients stay in room No 5 and have to take 

the “the herbal medicine” twice a day. When 

the first period is passed, they move to room 

No. 4 where they stay until the rehabilitation 

finishes. During this period, the “medicine” 

is taken once a day and the clients have to

occupy themselves with different kinds of 

workouts. Though the stay and medicine are 

free as part of the goodwill of the monastery, 

one has to pay for their food, drink, etc. 

which costs anywhere around 90 USD for one 

month. 

The monastery has also founded a follow-up 

organization in Bangkok for its Thai clients 

where they provide assistance in order to reenter 

society and to keep them away from 

drugs. 

According to the abbot of Thamkrabok, ‘the 

physical detoxification is only tiny fraction 

of the process here. The majority of the 

work, around 95%, happens in the mind and 

through the actions of the individual.’ 

Most of the Monks here were drug-addicts as 

well, so there’s a strong feeling of empathy and 

understanding among the monks towards 

the clients. Moreover, the environment here 

instils a kind of determination that makes it 

possible to succeed. 

The Abbot and Monks operating the program 

have proven that no addict is beyond 

redemption. Every addict leaving Thamkrabok 

after completing this radical course 

has been detoxified with none of the normal 

side effects. They stress that this course is a 

chance at a drug-free future but the longterm 

result lies in the will of the addict who 

are provided with an opportunity to have a 

second start in their life. 

Rahul Batra RB 

rahul@chiiz.com 

Rahul is a culture based writer who 

left his engineering job to pursue 

a career in writing. He wishes to 

write a psychological bestseller 

one day.

One Eye Two Worlds 

Ted Chin 

Be free – The imagination of the uncommon dreams lies behind this photograph. 

Photography is the best theory that allows 

diverse ways to look at things and capture 

them. Basically, it is the idea of a machine 

that can freeze a moment in time forever. 

Well, there is an old saying, the better the 

click the more it speaks, photography has 

the capability of archiving the memories 

and experiences and rendering imagination 

in tangible form. A Photograph is framed 

and exposed as a memento that represents 

the best moment in a given atmosphere or 

situation. Two important things to keep in 

mind for photography are the accuracy and 

precision of image. 

The concept of photography manipulation 

emerges with a perspective of ‘real isn’t 

enough’. It is the application of image editing 

techniques in order to enhance it, to apply 

artistic effects to it and providing a wonderful 

experience to the viewer. 

“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more 

it tells you the less you know.” 

—Diane Arbus 

One of the most renowned photograph 

manipulator, Ted Chin says that he feels that 

since he can't write well so he creates images 

instead. Being a talented photographer, digital 

artist and filmmaker, currently based in San 

Francisco, California, he talks about creating 

the most believable world of dreams and to 

have the ability to turn impossible thoughts 

into realistic photos. 

He combines photography and modern 

technology to portray his imagination and 

beliefs. His work implies that everything is 

possible if we put effort into it. He can make a 

unicorn walk freely in the middle of the forest 

or show up at a sturdy house standing only on 

a single trunk. His thoughtful combination of 

various components makes every picture look 

realistic and his area of expertise includes 

conventional photography and lighting and 

application of digital technology. 

If the natural scenes he captures are a 

permanent canvas, the alterations he makes 

on them represent his ephemeral emotions; 

he says “I’m trying to push my images into 

the surreal.” One look at his photographs and 

it’s easy to see that mission is accomplished. 

Ted is working towards a lifetime project- 

“Ted's Little Dream” which is about a young 

man, whose fantasy to explore the world 

drives him. His works seems to be influenced 

by a fantasy world, dreams and adventures 

travelling to faraway lands. He has been 

successful in developing masterpieces 

through the combination of surreal scenes 

and imaginative worlds.

His photographs are crisp and have intensity 

in their framework, but his edits are resonant 

of 18th-century watercolours, blurring the 

line between a painting and a photograph. 

His style and work inspiration come from 

animated movies, traditional art and 

whatever catches his attention in a museum. 

He believes the idea, story and the message 

to be the required components for creating 

the perfect shot. His work has the essence of 

synergy and the whole is greater than the sum 

of its parts. 

Despite only being involved with photography 

for around five years, Chin’s style is distinctive 

and separates the hobby from a form of art. 

Each of his shots has potential and he sets 

not to compromise on his vision when he 

doesn’t get an absolute idea for portraying his 

imagination; he is okay letting the ideas sit. 

He says “Sometimes the project will be left 

behind there until I finally find the image I 

want, and then I will finish the piece.” This 

adds an extraordinary and intangible value to 

his work. 

While talking about photography 

manipulation essentials, he focuses on the 

story of the image and photo composition. 

He makes sure that the lighting of the 

image should match and concentrate on 

the background picture and its source of 

light. Then he looks for the image with 

similar potential and resolution to match 

the background light source. After getting 

an appropriate picture to merge, photo 

composition takes place. The composition is 

where his expertise lies that make his work 

appear more realistic and perfect. The blend 

of different subjects together possesses the 

ability to completely transform the vibe of 

each. After this, the only required step is 

to perform quick color correction so that 

everything combines well. His zeal towards 

his work makes it sound so simple and 

magical but he confesses that it needs a lot of 

practice to get it all correct. 

With every photograph he shares a different 

story, some of his appreciated works along 

with their prospect have been mentioned 

below. But he wants people to question his 

work so as to explore it and seek for the 

hidden stories behind his work. He wants 

people to look at his work more than once 

so as to notice new things that they didn’t see 

before. 

Throughout his success and achievement, 

from winning LG BestShotEver Photo Contest 

to Best of Photography Contest sponsored 

by SIGMA to 32nd Annual Photographers 

Forum Magazine Contest and Spectrum 

Gallery Show in SUNY Oneonta with every 

breathtaking work he shares, Chin improves 

and aims to achieve perfection in his work. 

He wants people to come together to discuss 

his work and its meaning through Instagram, 

to connect ideas and broader themes to his 

photos. He encourages interaction around 

his whimsical creations which makes his 

work more powerful and to possess a broader 

noticeable concept. You can always look at his 

photographs and recite your own story. 

Talking about his work he says "If I'm at that 

place, this is how I see it". 

Vishakha Jha 

vishakha@chiiz.com 

Vishakha, 3/4 engineer, a 

dedicated learner and believer 

in magic of words and power 

of pronoia. She is bibliophilic 

and an explorer to a new 

Utopian world. 

Death and Rebirth - This photograph portrays the concept of death and rebirth, the skull represents 

death and the beautiful butterfly represent rebirth along with the magnificent background.

Manipulation Photography 

Tips And Tricks 

Photographs are blended with emotions, iconic moments, and can 

be seen as small pieces of a jigsaw that complete the wider picture 

of our thoughts. 

If a picture expresses millions of thoughts, would manipulated 

photography enhance it or deteriorate it? 

Well, some consider it to be an art form, as for others it may be a 

glorified fakery. But no one can deny that photo manipulation is a 

very useful and creative work, it is basically a collaboration between 

photography and graphic design. 

To better understand the technique we talked to some of the 

experienced professionals, Ted Chin was one of them, a skilled photo 

manipulator who aims "to turn impossible thoughts into realistic 

photos". He retrieves spark from dream, nightmare and day-to-day 

so that it blends well. 

Tip 3: Light and Shadow 

One of the most important things about photo composition is that you 

have to figure out where the light falls from in the background image 

and make sure the lighting of your images matches. According to the 

lighting of background image figure out photos that could match the 

same light source so that we can use them together. Once you have 

figured out primary source of light make sure surface is shadowed 

from a light source. For creating shadow you need to duplicate your 

original image that you need for shadow, convert it to black and add 

some Gaussian blur and resize it. Manipulating the shadows and colors 

makes the picture look more real. 

Tip 4: Grasp the correct Proportion 

The proportion is one of the most important thing a person has 

to understand to work on photo manipulation. To get a realistic 

proportion is an important factor. 

Tip 5: Use appropriate Texture 

Adding a high level of texture provides required details and adds to 

the depth of your art. If you chose a photo that is dark you can use 

a rough ground surface as a background texture, you should texture 

depending on the aim of art. It helps you blend all your image together 

evenly. 

Tip 6: Color Blending 

It is not necessary that every image would match your background so 

we opt for color blending which either gives a certain image boost or 

takes away the extra color making it a coherent work of art. You can 

use Photoshop Photo Filters or Gradient Maps to manipulate colors. 

Photo Credits- Ted Chin 

living and brings them to life that seems to stem from another world 

where everything is possible. We came up with the list of hacks for 

photography manipulation that could give a realistic view of an unreal 

scenario. 

Tip 1: Working with Stock Images 

After you have finalised your idea, work with a pen and paper to 

sketch the design. Decide where the stock images will go and the kind 

of images you need, then work towards the composition. Pick a picture 

which is fine and sharp and the one which would provide you with all 

the angles. 

Tip 2: Pick the right resolution 

Think of combining photos from several different sources and what 

if the final piece appears distorted or blurry? To avoid this it is very 

important to choose pictures of high resolution, as it makes the task 

easier and provides you with better results. Also, keep in mind that the 

images you choose for manipulation should have a similar resolution 

Tip 7: Learn to Dodge and Burn 

It usually contributes to the fun and fantasy mood of photo 

manipulation. It styles your image with extra vibrant colors and 

providing highlights and deep shadow areas. One can use this 

technique to affect the shadows, midtones, or highlights. While doing 

this you can even-out skin tones, darken or lighten one part of image 

or dodge shadows to get even better effect. 

Tip 8: Accentuate the details 

While portraying an idea remember the place where you want to 

draw viewer's attention, make it sharper and clearly approachable by 

emphasising on its colors and sharpness. 

Tip 9: Consider your Actions 

Actions have the potential to induce very complex effect much more 

quickly than by manually creating the effect. Through some recording 

of filters and layers of operation, effects can be achieved. It is a very 

crucial part of your photograph as it has the ability to bring life to your 

photo. 

Tip 10: Lights Camera Action! 

Somebody rightly said – Practice makes a man perfect. Photo 

manipulation requires a lot of labor, practice and constant effort to 

build up superior skills. So keep yourself inspired and keep practising.

‘One of those night’ – The thought that lies behind this exquisite piece of work is acuteness of how 

just pointing your flashlight into the sky can turn out to be giant jellyfish floating around you! 

This image has the tag of ‘Myth’, as the basic concept of this photograph came from the blend 

of boundless imagination along with mythology that the photographer read and perceived. 

This picture titled 'Help Me' gives a powerful message about the 

climate change and global warming.

Garlic Soya Dosai 

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For the Love of Food 

Uma Raghuraman 

Masterchef Mom Uma Raghuraman is a 

doting mother and a passionate chef. 

Her culinary journey began two decades 

ago culminating in her becoming one of the 

top food bloggers in the country, with her 

blog containing more than 700 recipes from 

cuisines across the world. To compliment 

her blog, she shares these recipes through 

her Instagram and Facebook handles too. 

PRIYASHI NEGI from Chiiz in quick chat 

with Uma about her journey so far in the 

kingdom of food. 

Where does your passion for cooking stem 

from? 

I have a family that just loves to eat good 

food. Meal time is the best time that bonds 

the family and a great meal makes it even 

more happy and memorable. This challenges 

me to take extra interest and explore various 

cuisines. 

How would you describe your cooking? 

I cook with loads of enthusiasm. I enjoy 

cooking using fresh and local ingredients. I 

like to cook from scratch and use my heart 

to decide the menu for the day. I use my 

creativity to give even the most regular dishes 

a twist that makes them interesting and 

unique. 

Did you go to some culinary school or are 

you self taught? 

I am a self taught cook and a baker. Practice 

over the last two decades has helped me to 

reach the place I am in today. 

What is your favourite cuisine? What are 

the different cuisines that you can cook? 

I specialise in cooking Indian Cuisine. But I 

am also fond of Italian, Mexican and Lebanese 

Cuisine. 

How did you come to be known as 

‘Masterchef Mom’? 

The title ‘Masterchef Mom’ I got is not 

through any competition but bestowed to me 

by my children. I treasure it and feel so proud 

of it. Like many of you may agree with, it is 

really difficult and most challenging to get 

compliments from fussy eaters. 

You are one of the top food bloggers. Does 

that put you under pressure of any kind? 

Not at all. I enjoy cooking and sharing my 

experiences and recipes through my blog. It 

makes me more happy. It gives me a sense of 

satisfaction, not pressure. 

Your message to all the food lovers and 

aspiring food bloggers. 

If you have original content and the drive and 

passion, you can create your own identity. 

Thanks to social media like blogs, facebook 

and instagram, you can share your ideas, 

creative work and thoughts with the world 

and inspire someone else. You can reach out 

to food lovers who can then try out recipes 

from different corners of the world from the 

comforts of their kitchen. 

To know more about her and her delicious 

recipes, you may visit her blog, masterchefmom. 

blogspot.in. 

Priyashi Negi 

priyashi@chiiz.com 

Trekking to the top of the hills 

through tiny little paths and 

between pines is nothing short 

of paradise for Priyashi. Books 

and poetry are her refuge. She is 

a foodie at heart and seems to be 

blessed a love for all things cheese 

(pun-intended).

Pori Urundai Tart 


String Hoppers 


Grilled Paneer Tikka 

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New Year Lunch 


Gourmet Idlies 


Adaios 

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Mr. Harshit Walia 

Winner Of Chiiz Photography Contest 

"Let Your Words Be Few & Your 

Exposures Many" 

1st Runner Up 

Mustafa Ozturk 

2nd Runner Up 

Donatella Nicolini

Ocean is the Love of my Life: 

Camilla Tombari 

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net 

of wonder forever." 

-Jacques Yves Cousteau 

Quoting Cousteau, our photographer of the month, Camilla 

Tombari, in an interview, discloses her relationship with the 

ocean. She recalls her early days and says she was brought up near the 

ocean. Ocean was where she wanted to be, where she needed to be. 

To her, ocean was where she could find peace against all the chaos of 

everyday life. 

Born and raised in Italy, she found her true love in the ocean. Her 

first dive -which she experienced at the age of ten- made her fall in 

love with the water molecules. She developed a taste for underwater 

photography after she took her first diving certificate at the age of 

eleven. Currently, she is studying photography at RMIT, Melbourne. 

Finding her food for life in photography, she is deeply in love with 

the ocean and its beauty and here are a few pictures which show her 

immense love for nature. 

In October 2013, Whales Underwater gave Camilla a chance to travel 

to Vava’u, Tonga, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Vava’u is 

where whales come to lay their eggs every year, from July until 

October, travelling all the way from Antarctica. She found Darren 

Jew (Founder of Whales 

Underwater) true to his 

words when he told 

her that swimming with 

whales was addictive. 

Swimming with those 

‘gentle giants’, to her, felt 

like pure magic. 

“Each encounter is 

unique and special in its 

own way, and depending 

on which time of the season you go you will get different interactions. 

Sometimes you just get a brief sight of the whales while they are 

swimming past, sometimes mum and calf are resting on the surface 

and they let you stay with them for a while. Each time is different, each 

time will be better than the previous one,” says Camilla describing her 

journey underwater. 

Meenal Singh 

meenal@chiiz.com 

Meenal Singh is an undergraduate student of Miranda House, 

University of Delhi. She aspires to be a lecturer in English 

Literature. Meenal wishes to fight for the equality of women 

worldwide through the power of her words. 

This snap is of an afternoon when the sun had started descending with thousands of its golden rays piercing through the 

water. This pair of mum and calf was resting peacefully when Camilla’s camera found them. She captured the purity of the 

mother-child relationship: the tenderness of the mum while touching the calf and the beautiful smile on the face if the baby. 

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Camilla took the third picture on the last day of her trip. This beautiful calf was probably the biggest one we saw. She recalls how his gaze had stopped her 

mid-breath. The calves are quite smart and are similar to us in very many ways. As per Camilla, one glance at them can flood us with lots of emotions at once. 

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This picture shows us a bit of scale and how 

the calf leaves behind his mother to check 

out a group of humans- creatures unlike 

them- with cameras while the mother rests 

vertically. While shooting these ‘gentle 

giants’, Camilla realized how close these 

animals are to us in showing affection to their 

young ones and how important they are to us. 

She realized what extraordinary creatures 

they are and that we too should respect their 

existence and should solemnly protect themfor 

they too have families, just like us. 


It was while taking the fourth picture did she feel scared for 

the first time. While photographing the calf, she did not realize 

the mother was coming up right under her. She became still 

and continued shooting. She was really close to both of them. 


This picture was taken on a cloudy day. The mother was resting while 

the calf swims up towards Camilla showing his white moon-like belly. 


Natalie Bondarenko 

Moscow, Russia 

Cuttlefish. Lembeh, Indonesia 

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Ribbon-eel. Lembeh, Indonesia. 

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Giant Octopus's Eye and Shrimp. Anilao, Philippines. 

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Razor-shrimp. Dauin, Philippines. 


Pigmy Yellow Goby. Dauin, Philippines. 

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Grouper on the hard coral surrounded by glass-fish. 

Raja Ampat, Indonesia. 


Mandarin Fish. Lembeh, Indonesia. 

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The Orchid Hunter 


Pushing his endurance to the limits, Dr. 

Naresh Swami has done what no one has ever 

achieved before. He has managed to study and 

document in-situ around 1000 orchid species 

and more than 5000 other plant species 

from the region of eastern Himalaya, which 

included several hundred species which were 

never photographed or recorded before from 

the region. Like his discoveries, Dr. Swami's 

journey from being a priest to one of India's 

top botanists is equally fascinating. PRATEEK 

KASHYAP from Chiiz got a chance to talk 

to Mr. Naresh where he so vividy explained 

the grandeur of his Himalyan expeditions as 

The Orchid Hunter. Below is the interview as 

taken: 

Can you please share the story of how you 

started your journey? 

I was born in a traditional, very conservative 

Hindu Brahmin family in the year 1980. 

As destined, I was assigned with the 

responsibility of priesthood from my early 

years. My eagerness helped me excel in 

studies along with the hard and tedious 

priesthood responsibilities. While doing my 

post graduation (M.Sc.) in Zoology with 

Entomology as my main subject, a desire 

to perform more in the form of research 

gathered momentum in my thoughts. My real 

journey in life started with an opportunity to 

do a PhD. The journey which started years 

ago still continues, from the peninsular India 

to the class rooms of many great institutions 

across continents and now in the lap of the 

mighty Himalaya. 

What made you undertake such an enduring 

task as venturing in the Himalayas? 

In my childhood, I was blessed with a huge 

collection of books, especially ancient 

scriptures which I read multiple times. Those 

scriptures narrated immense stories on 

Himalaya and its legends. As to many, the 

mountains always attracted me. However, the 

real chance to be there came with my work on 

butterflies for my first PhD. 

Later on, like a divine intervention, I moved 

from the world of winged wonders to the 

floral beauties. With the blessings of my 

GuruMaharajShri, I was able to locate 

thousands of such plants and trees and study 

them in detail from their natural habitats, 

especially in the Himalaya. Thus, again I am 

back in the lap of the mountains since 2011, 

and enjoying my days there. 

You have documented the rare Alpine 

plants, has it ever crossed your mind to 

document your travel experiences in the 

Himalayas? 

Yes, I do collect information regarding the 

places I often visit in connection with my 

floral expeditions. Other than documenting 

its floral population, I study and document 

various aspects of religious and cultural 

diversities prevailing in different communities 

in the Himalaya. I have also developed a 

passion for the lakes and water bodies in the 

hills, many of them are believed to be sacred. 

May be, in the coming years I would be able 

to write many experiences and other social 

and cultural affairs of the people of Himalaya, 

as also my life with them. 

You are called the “Orchid Hunter of India”. 

Why this special interest in orchids? 

With my studies on plants and trees 

mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas, which 

ended up as my second PhD, I was going 

through hundreds of literature in search 

of them. Of those in mention, some were 

orchids, which caught my special attention 

and I was successful in locating all of them 

from the wild. Those findings and its beauty 

triggered the passion for orchids in me. Then I 

was introduced to an iconic book, The Orchids 

of the Sikkim-Himalaya by Sir George King 

and Robert Pantling published in the year 

1898. This book is a collection of 449 species 

of orchids with illustrations (line drawings) 

made from collected specimens. Even after 

more than 115 years, many of the species 

described in the book lack a photographic 

evidence. It is to be believed that many of 

those described species were never seen by 

anyone in recent memory. 

From there started a journey of immense 

proportions, crisscrossing the region of 

Sikkim-Himalaya, the state of Sikkim and

Rheum nobile J.D.Hooker & Thomson - this species can attain a height up to 

6 ft and is often mentioned as the most striking plant in the Himalaya. 


Epipogium aphyllum Sw. - The Ghost orchid, famous for its appearances and disappearances. The peculiar 

characteristics of the species which makes it emerge above ground only to flower and also not to appear in 

its previous location of appearance, make this species one of the most elusive one. 

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the district of Darjeeling in the state of West 

Bengal for 4 years, traveling more than 45000 

km on foot and documenting 562 species 

from the region. Currently, as an extension 

of my work on orchids, I am working in 

Arunachal Pradesh. Altogether the number 

of species I located and documented is 

nearing 1000. Probably no one on the Indian 

sub-continent, let alone anyone on Earth, has 

seen such a magnitude of orchid species in 

the wild. Hence, many address me as Orchid 

Hunter of India. 

However, I love to be addressed as Puspa 

Mrga, which my GuruMaharajShri has 

bestowed upon me, literally meaning “the 

flower hunter”. 

How was it- discovering the ghost orchid 

that was considered to be extinct? 

The Ghost orchid, Epipogium aphylum Sw., 

found mention in the iconic books of Sir 

J.D. Hooker’s Flora of British India (Volume 

VI. 1894) and then in King and Pantling’s 

The Orchids of the Sikkim-Himalaya. After 

that, even though it was mentioned in many 

books and publications, there was not a single 

photographic evidence of the plant made 

available. This prompted the thought that 

the plant has remained elusive all these years 

and its description by other researchers are 

a mere copy and paste from the two books 

mentioned herein. 

The rediscovery of the ghost orchid was 

made possible only after a massive research 

spanning more than 2 years spread across 

two continents and 7 countries. Even after all 

the grueling research and field-work, I never 

expected to locate it in the region of Sikkim- 

Himalaya. However, the find proved that 

“impossible is nothing”, even if it is in the case 

Diplomeris hirsuta (Lindl.) Lindl. - A species with 

incomparable beauty and rarity. Many believed that the 

species is on the verge of extinction from the region of Sikkim- 

Himalaya because of habitat loss. However, I was able to 

locate 4 untouched habitats deep inside the virgin forests of 

the region, where the species is thriving in its full glory. 

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of the rarest of the rare plant ever recorded 

on the planet. 

Was there any place that you especially 

liked, where you lost yourself in the joy of 

being there? 

Yes, there are many places in the Himalaya 

which I liked the most. However, two of them 

stand above all those beautiful places. They 

are Muguthang in North Sikkim and Ziro in 

Arunachal Pradesh. 

Muguthang is a high altitude and one of the 

remotest places in the Himalaya, very close 

to the International border, accessible only 

on foot traversing a snow covered 18000 ft 

high pass. However, the place is a paradise 

on Earth for adventure botanists. No other 

humans other than occasionally visiting 

nomads and security persons who guard 

the borders live there. I am blessed with the 

opportunity of a lifetime by living there for 

two continuous flowering seasons spanning 

almost five months each, documenting 

almost all its floral population. 

Ziro is a place with an altitude range of 5400 

to 7800 ft., famous for its cultural and ethical 

background and unending rice fields. In a span 

of 2 years, I have located and documented 184 

species of orchids from there. No other region 

has such a concentration of orchids anywhere 

in India, thus proving that this small land 

mass is the capital of orchids in India. 

How do you feel about the fact that most of 

the plant species documented in your book 

have never been photographed before? 

Locating each species, whether it is rare or 

common is a result of studying the species 

in detail. One should have knowledge of its 

habitat, altitude of occurrence, nature of 

growth etc., to locate each species. The irony 

of orchid research in India is that, there is 

plenty of information on known and common 

species. But, there is very little information or 

altogether no information available on rare 

species, not to mention the photographic 

evidence. 

When I started working on orchids in the 

region, my priority was to locate rare and 

undocumented species. Interestingly, the list 

to document was longer than the list already 

documented. I have to mention the grueling 

research and pursuit I undertook, to locate 

each of these species in its natural habitats. 

Yes, looking back to the resources available 

on orchids when I started working in the 

Himalaya back in 2011 and the contributions 

I made to update them, makes me a happy 

man. But, I am sure there are many more 

species to be documented from the vast 

expanse of the Himalaya. 

What equipments do you use for 

documenting the rare plants in the 

Himalayas? 

Equipments play a pivotal role in 

documentation. I am a Nikon user and an 

NPS member since 2013. Currently I am 

using Nikon D4s and D5, along with a range 

of Nikkor lenses - 10.5/2.8, 14-24/2.8, 60/2.8, 

105/2.8, 70-200/2.8, 200/2, 400/2.8. Also, for 

the stunning flower close ups, I use R1C1 kit 

along with 7 to 12 SB-200 flashes. 

You gave up priesthood for your PhD in 

Liverpool. How hard or easy was it for you 

to make that decision? 

The most difficult decision I have had ever 

taken or rather would ever take. It was 

an emotional decision between my sewa 

(service) at the Lotus feet of the Lord and my 

eagerness to study further. It was a decision in 

which I left all those loved ones who cared me 

since I was a small child. However, looking 

back I have no regrets, rather I am happy 

that I contributed so much to the scientific 

world. I am sure the future generations will 

be benefitted greatly with my decision. I have 

to say the Lord has blessed and guided me 

immensely on this new journey. 

He is the author of two books, Terrestrial 

Orchids (2016), a collection of 108 rare to 

extremely rare ground orchids from the 

region of eastern Himalaya and Hidden 

Treasures: Rare Plants of the Alpine Himalaya 

(2017), depicts 100 extremely rare species 

which can be found above 15000 ft in the 

Himalaya. He can be contacted at naresh@ 

naresh.org.in. 

Prateek Kashyap 

prateek@chiiz.com 

An adventure seeker by heart, 

his passion for photography was 

ignited in the Great Himalayas. 

Clicking clear frames and 

solving the mysteries of life, he 

just wants to spend his time as a 

confused photographer.

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Mersin, Türkiye 

Hop On For A Ride 




Gotcha My Friend 

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The Unusual Love 




The Hide And Seek Spot 

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The Heart Of The Flower 




I Got My Eye On You 




A Lasting Frienship 

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Mystic 

Valley 

By Alberto Del Hoyo 

Junka Boy With Blue Eyes 

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Karo Watchers 

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Alberto del Hoyo is a spanish 

photographer based in the Canary 

Island. His own curiosity for different 

ways of living has brought him to 

unfamiliar tribal territories of Asia, 

South America and Africa searching for 

the distinctive beauty and variety of its 

people. 

In 2015, he founded “Pics for Pills”, 

a modest fundraising initiative with the only aim of collecting 

medicines and medical supplies for the Omo Valley people in 

Ethiopia. He believes protagonists of the photographs must be the 

main beneficiaries. 

"To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart” 

The Omo Valley encompases 69% of Ethiopia's 78 ethnic groups 

that make up a large outdoor ethnographic museum. An orthodox 

Christian country surrounded by an ocean of Islam; the only one 

ever to be colonized; one of the poorest in the world and proud 

warriors’ tribe that is full of tradition. 

"The relocation of some tribes, such as the Konso or Mursi, which 

is already taking place, is a part of the Ethiopian Government's 

plan, supported by the World Bank, to resettle more than two 

million people. Agriculture is their main source of survival and 

ending the country's dependence on foreign food aid is what 

they(Govt) are looking at. But it disparages these tribes, who 

imagine themselves to be vagabonds, and want them to settle in 

fixed communities and 'join the modern world'", says Survival 

International, who denounces difficulties of survival of indigenous 

people throughout the world. 

Curiously, they say, the plan condemns the tribes to food 

dependency and their disappearance. This is where the 

dissemination of cultural diversity of the Omo Valley tribes is 

critical. The more they are known in the international community, 

the more they will consider the need to respect them. 

The series "Mystic Valley" tries to show its cultural richness, its 

enormous creativity and beautiful body art. Faces and bodies 

tanned by the sun and poverty; 

At dusk, as the sun faded and as the land cooled, the scent of the 

Omo River and air took on the smell of tannins. 

Is vast. Silent. Magical. Omo Valley territory.

Karo Chief 

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Mursi Earhole 


Writings On The Wall 

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The Smoking Arbore 


The Mursi Children 


The Facials Of Karo 

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Story of the Wild Felines 

-Dr. Sehrat Demiroglu 

camera and started shooting with an angle not many people can have. 

She stayed there for more than 20 minutes and then jumped to another 

vehicle. This was a memory forever engraved in my mind. 

What kind of equipment do you use and what did you start with? 

My camera is Canon 1Dx 

My lenses; EF400mm F/2.8L IS II USM, Canon 70-200 F/2.8, Canon 

24-70 F/2.8, Canon 16-35 F/2.8. My 

first camera was Canon 350D. 

Treading Stealthly 

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doctor by profession but a photographer by heart, Dr. Serhat 

A Demiroglu left his career of a medical doctor to pursue his 

dream of becoming a wildlife photographer. Not many of us take 

such chances and his risk paid off very well as today he is a renowned 

wildlife photographer and his work has been recognized all over 

the world by some of the most prestigious awards like National 

Geographic, International Color Community and he also won 2nd 

place in International Photography Awards 2011 in wildlife category 

plus 3rd place in travel category. He is known for his vivid display of 

wildlife. Today we present to our readers an exciting interview with 

this well known wildlife photographer. 

Dr. Serhat says, "For me photography is a passion. Having spent years 

working as a doctor with only enough time to make photography a 

hobby, l have now decided to fulfill my dream and focus full-time on 

photography." PRABHJOT KAUR from Chiiz got an opportunity to 

interview him over the emails due to his ever lasting excursions. Here 

is an excerpt: 

How did you get into wildlife photography? 

My interest in wildlife photography began back in 2009 when I first 

visited Kenya. Maasai Mara amazed me. l used to love photography 

so much, but l was not sure which category l should concentrate on 

until that time. When l saw Mara, l was fascinated by its beauty, the 

place, the animals, nature. I found my way through photography by 

seeing this. 

What made the wild cats so special to you, and please mention any 

special moment with them? 

When you see their strength, their speed, their beauty, you just admire. 

l think they are the miracle of mother nature. l had one unforgettable 

day in Mara. l was taking photos of a cheetah and its cub when within a 

second she jumped on to the roof of the vehicle, which was completely 

open. l was alone at the backside and there was just 30 cm distance 

between the wild cat and us. l knew cheetah's behaviour as they want to 

teach their cubs to climb the highest place around to watch their prey 

and enemies, anyway it was a wild cat and l could even feel its breath 

on my face, i couldn't move for couple of minutes and continued to 

watch this beauty. She was so calm and then I remembered about my 

What are the difficulties 

encountered by a wildlife 

photographer on a regular basis 

according to you? 

l can say it’s not easy to make a 

living out of wildlife photography. 

Travelling cost, expensive 

equipment, etc are the issues faced 

by photographers. You are doing it 

not for money, but because you just 

love doing that. 

Do you think wildlife photography may change people’s attitude 

towards endangered species? 

Photographs can convey much more than words, I believe wildlife 

photography creates awareness and connects people to nature which 

is the reason of mankind existence. 

Can you share some tips from your expertise for aspiring wildlife 

photographers? 

l am following the light, my priority is simple "no light, no photo". Most 

wild animals like sunrise, after chilly night, they enjoy to meet the first 

light of the day which is the perfect time for a photo as you know, and 

they take their place on the hills, on the trees, in the open fields, etc 

take your place before them. l think one of the most important thing 

in wildlife photography is to understand the animal behaviours, if you 

know them, you can get ready to shoot before their action. 

Another thing, you need to know your gear inside out. At the moment 

of shooting your subject, your fingers shouldn't hesitate, sometimes 

even one second is important. It should be your second nature. 

Planning a photo is also very important to me, most of my images are 

planned and were already taken in my mind. 

We thank Dr. Serhat for providing us with an opportunity to interview 

him.The curious readers who want to know more may visit the official 

website of Dr. Serhat, www.serhatdemiroglu.com. 

Prabhjot Kaur 

prabhjot@chiiz.com 

Prabhjot Kaur is an Ambala based assistant professor 

who has a passion for writing and loves to explore 

new genres in creative writing. She wishes to write a 

biography one day.

It's All Mine 

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The Leap Of Faith 

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The Ghost Hunter 

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Don't You Dare 

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As Far As You Can See 

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Neal Cooper 

Neal is a passionate nature photographer living in South Africa where the 

diversity of wildlife brings an abundance of photographic opportunities. 

He has worked with the foremost specialist photographic company, CNP 

Safaris, for the last 5 years and is one of the photographic guides hosting 

clients from all over the world and with varying degrees of photographic 

skills. One of the highlights in his career came in 2015 when he won 

the Nature category in the Trierenberg Super Circuit Salon. Nature 

photography is about observation, anticipation and action and the aim is always to capture action and 

interactions. You may visit, www.coopernaturephotos.com to see his work. 

The Game Changer 

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Give It To Me Mom 


Siblings 

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The Duel 


Bathing Time 


Gonna Catch You My Friend 

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Jonathan Wightman 

Hoedspruit, SA 

Tail Stories 


Mahesh Reddy- The Birdwatcher's Game 

An engineer by qualification and a wildlife photographer by passion, it's been a great journey for Mahesh. Nature is the art of God and 

photography is the handiwork of man. With a keen aesthetic sense he strives to achieve a balance between both and his work has been well 

appreciated. Using the medium of photography, he expresses his deep passion for nature through collection of wildlife photos that captures 

some incredible moments in wild, each of which reflect the beauty embedded in Mother Nature that is 

sure to leave behind footprints in your hearts that will certainly lure you make the trip into the forests of 

India where amidst tranquil surroundings resounding with the calls of life entwined in them. 

You will find a peace that humbles your soul. Each image of his celebrates and exposes the mystery and 

beauty that is entwined in nature. Photography is an art which needs passion and with passion, there's 

learning. Enjoy the journey folks. 

Bangalore, India 

The Lesser Goldenback found widely distributed in the Indian Subcontinent. 

It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a 

characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only 

golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and black rump. 

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The Brown Hooded Parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeding 

species from southeastern Mexico to north-western Colombia. It is found 

in lowlands and foothills locally up to 1600m altitude in forest canopy and 

edges, and adjacent semi-open woodland and second growth. 


The Collared Aracari makes its home year-round 

in the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and 

throughout Central America. The most distinctive 

physical characteristic of the Aracari is its amazing 

beak. Their beaks, about 4 inches long, are almost a 

quarter of the bird’s entire body. 

Aracaris are highly sociable and usually found in 

small flocks. They roost communally in tree holes. 

Young aracaris may be fed by a group of adults instead 

of just the parents, which is unusual for birds to do. 

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The Malabar Grey Hornbill is a large bird, but midsized 

for a hornbill. These hornbill species are endemic 

to the Western Ghats and associated Eastern Ghats 

of southern India. These hornbill species are mostly 

frugivores, found mainly in dense forest habitats. The 

Malabar grey hornbill is a monotypic species. 


The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is the most brightly colored and the smallest of all kingfisher species, measuring 

only between 5-5.5 inches(13-14 cm) in length -including bill and tail; and weighs about 0.5 oz or 14 g. 

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Keel-Billed T oucan has beautifully colored bill that is a combination of green, 

yellow, orange and red color, hence the nickname rainbow-billed toucan. Bill is 

usually 4.7 to 5.9 inches long (nearly 1/3 of body length). Even though it is very 

large, bill is not heavy. It is made of light-weight protein called keratin and its 

internal structure is spongy. Bill doesn't affect stability of the bird. 

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Sudhir Shivaraman 


Marabou Stork, Tanzania. 

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African Lions, Masai Mara, Kenya. 

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Indian Striped Hyena, Velavadar, Gujarat, India. 

Canon EOS 1 Dx 800mm F/5.6 1/320s ISO500

Anuroop Krishnan 


Let Me Have A Look 




Hah, Nothing Here 




The Bat-Man 

Canon EOS 6D 17mm F/22 1s ISO100 



Steady And Slow 




Mr. Fox 


App of the Month 

Ratings: 4.8/5 

Platfroms: iOS and Android 

Price: Free 

One of the biggest online community of 250,000+ explorers, Trell 

launches its brand-new mobile app for sharing stories about 

places. 

There are tons of stories packed in every street - there are these hidden 

gems in college campuses, some street food stalls, winning the hearts 

of locals for years, the local coffee shops where most entrepreneurs 

discuss their ideas, or the spots in parks where scriptwriters find their 

inspiration. But if you are not on walking tour with a history buff, or 

hogging up with a foodie or a even a knowledgeable cab driver, you 

might never discover such tidbits. Trell, an app that has been launched 

on both iOS & Android, brings these things out of oral conversations 

and into the digital world. 

Trell is a new photo-blogging app where people create trails or 

collections of their explorations, food walks and travelogues. These 

trails can be shared on other social media platforms in the form of a 

beautiful video which gets curated automatically by the app. 

On Trell, people talk about their interesting explorations and favourite 

places such as hangout spots, maggie hubs, ice-cream corners, historical 

places, stunning travel destinations etc. in an all new quirky and visual 

format. It’s a beautiful app that has already attracted a dedicated, tightknit 

community of users. 

Trell brings places to life, whether it is somewhere you are or 

somewhere you hope to go. When users open the app, they are greeted 

with collections of trails trending in their city and surrounding areas, 

shared by the like-minded people. 

Through Trell people can also share their jogging routes, favorite street 

food joints, magnificent architecture in the city, highway food stops, 

refreshing cutting tea stalls, early morning breakfast places, etc., and 

get to know what their friends have explored around. You can share 

personal anecdotes and fascinating tidbits related to a place, as well 

as local tips. 

People can get an overview of an experience in less than 3 secs and 

show their intent to visit them later using a simple action button called 

‘Tryout’. It saves places for later and creates a self-reminding bucketlist, 

ensuring that people never miss out on the experiences they want 

to try. Trell aims to make local discovery ultra personalised for people 

on the basis of their future intents and past explorations shared on the 

platform. 

Abhishek Sharma 

abhishek@chiiz.com 

An ardent coder, thinker and a tech enthusiast, Abhishek 

is always keen in learning new stuff. Currently he is 

rocking the Chiiz portal with his web development 

skills.

Movie Review 

The Secret Life of 

Walter Mitty 

Duration: 2hrs 5mins. 

IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 

Released: 2013 

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a film released in 2013 starring 

Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Shirley MacLaine and Sean 

Penn. The film was directed by Ben Stiller. The screenplay was written 

by Steve Conrad and its based on a short story of the same title by 

James Thurber. 

The film, in a nutshell, is about daydreaming, love, courage and 

relationships. It starts off giving us, the viewers, a glimpse into the 

life of Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), a negative assets manager at Life 

Magazine. Walter is depicted as a regular joe who shows up for work, 

does as he is told and keeps his opinions to himself; shy, introverted. 

The story marginally focuses on the advent of the digital age of 

publication and the pretentiousness of business school-type managers. 

This is very interestingly represented in the first few moments of the 

film itself. Announcing an imminent takeover the publishers of Life 

Magazine decide to roll out one final issue of the magazine and at 

cover would be a photograph, titled ‘Quintessence’, captured by the 

celebrated photographer Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn). 

In a somewhat predictable turn of events Walter happens to have every 

other image on the negative handed to him except ‘Quintessence’. 

Management pressurises him and Walter, lost for words osmotically 

finds himself drawing ideas to propel him to retrieve ‘Quintessence’. In 

a typical Hollywood storytelling move, Walter has a workplace crush, 

to go on an adventure to find Sean and retrieve ‘Quintessence’. This is 

the first major plot point. 

Walter sets off on this insane adventure by riding a personal helicopter 

whose driver was drunk (huh?). To calm himself, he transports himself 

into a world where Cheryl’s rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ 

was the saving grace. 

He finds himself in Greenland and goes through a live demo of what 

the dreams of his life might be like. But unfortunately, it was, gloomy, 

unproductive, and impersonal at best. He applies his Sherlockian logic 

again and discovers another clue pertaining to Sean’s location in a 

wrapper (yes, really). The wrapper points Walter to a nearby volcano 

and guess what ? The volcano erupts. 

He had failed. He returns to New York, unsuccessful in retrieving the 

‘Quintessence’. He is fired from his job at Life Magazine and it turns 

out Cheryl has moved back in with her once estranged husband. 

Broken and marred, Walter goes and visits his mother. It turns out she 

did know about Sean’s whereabouts and he had visited her in the recent 

past. He tracks down Sean who is busy in the Himalayas capturing a 

photograph whose subject is a rare snow leopard. 

It turns out ‘Quintessence’ had been with Walter all along. He just 

hadn’t looked at it yet. Walter returns to Life Magazine and submits 

the negative. He is berated but in a pretty obvious turn of events the 

business school educated manager takes Walter’s side and admonishes 

the acquisition manager for humiliating the manager. He and Cheryl, 

pretty randomly, get back together. 

On the whole, the film was visually solid and well directed. The 

plot wasn’t so great, it could’ve been more solid and the character 

development, unfortunately, was sub-par. Kristen Wiig played her part 

wonderfully and so did Ben Stiller. Sean Penn got into the meat of the 

character as always and was as real as a real photographer gets. Adam 

Scott was a terribly designed character and his psuedo-intellectual 

beard was huge turnoff. 

the charming and bubbly, Cheryl Melhoff (Kristen Wiig). 

Applying Sherlockian logic, Walter is apparently able to pinpoint 

the location of Sean (pretty far out stuff, but this is a film about 

imagination, so I let that bit slide). To balance his intensely boring 

life, Walter happens to have a highly developed sense of imagination. 

Credit to Ben Stiller for managing to capture stunning visuals of a 

man who dreams alternate lives, events and abilities. These imaginings 

might have been very rapid and vivid, but all of us venture into this 

zone of daydreams (although not as intense), but its a direct result of 

the film really capturing a fundamental facet of the human experience. 

Walter stalls Management’s frequent inquiry and decides that it is time 

The thing is that the film is pretty predictable and by the end you 

might even be able to preempt in which way the story might move in. 

The flow of the story and the lack of thought that went the character 

design were its weak spots. The acting, editing and direction were 

the hallmarks that made the film a worthwhile movie-watching 

experience. 

The film will have factions who believe that as an experience it was 

great and ones who believe it was a terribly random film. At the end 

of the day its you who has to decide which end of the spectrum you 

belong. Watch it and take a stand. 

Vignesh Swaminathan 

vignesh@chiiz.com 

Vignesh Swaminathan is a Product Designer by 

training. His interests include watching films, Artificial 

Intelligence, football and reading non-fiction books. 

Vignesh supports Arsenal FC.

These photographs have a story. The story of the the artist within the play. Moments frozen in camera just before the performance. The player getting into the character. The transformation 

of an artist into a mythological being. The play yet to unfold. 

Parts of Northern Tamil Nadu lights up at night bringing to life old tales of mythology, a beautiful blend of celebration of the rich and vibrant culture and acting out the stories of kings and 

clans, queens and princesses, war and misery, of love and losses. The heart of the villages around the temple stay awake to witness these "Therukoothu" (Theru-Street, Koothu-Folk Theater) 

performances. It's the time of the temple festival. The village prays for blessings, for rain, for prosperity, appeasing the Gods in every possible way! Painted faces, vibrant hues, sweaty frames 

of men that embody the kings, queens and princes from ancient folklore. The timeless classics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are performed with such vitality. 

The artisans are mostly men, donning all the roles with a great passion for the folk theater handed over to them traditionally. While it is the "Therukoothu" here in Northern Tamilnadu, 

there are similar folk theater performances all over the southern parts of India. That comes to life around different times bringing together Gods and humans and festivals and prayers in a 

grand explosion of music theater, color and culture. 

The enchanting 'Thirayattam' - an environmental theatre popular among the tribals and adhivasis who inhabit the interior forests of Kerala exhibit painted masks, rough beards, and 

vibrant costume accessories for the different mythological characters, made out bamboos and barks of Arecanut trees. Colorful ethnic dance performances are held in the sacred groves by 

the ancestral families of the Malabar region. The travel to these places to witness and to capture these surreal moments has been a real feast to not just my eyes. But my camera too! 

-By Sarathi Thamodaran

Fantasies Of Childhood 

Fujifilm X30 9mm F/2.2 1/160s ISO200 

Preparing For The Myths 

Fujifilm X30 7mm F/2.8 1/200s ISO320 

The Man Behind The Faces 

SONY ILCE-6000 50mm F/2.8 1/200s ISO200

Shades Of Black 

Fujifilm X30 15mm F/2.5 1/800s ISO400

4. Little Shiva 

Nikon D300S 35mm F/2.5 1/200s ISO250

Daydream 

Nikon D300S 35mm F/3.2 1/400s ISO320 

1. Blue Prayer 

Nikon D300S 35mm F/2.2 1/60s ISO250 

Kartal Karagedik 

The opera singer Kartal Karagedik was born in 1984 

in Turkey. Now he lives and works in Germany. He 

regularly performs at major theaters. At the Teatro 

Comunale di Bologna, the Opera Leipzig, the Tokyo 

Metropolitan and the Puccini Festival in the Italian 

town of Torre del Lago. Since 2015, he has been an 

ensemble member at STAATSOPER HAMBURG. In 

addition to his work as a baritone, Kartal Karagedik 

published various articles in newspapers and worked 

as a photographic story-teller. 

We Cook With Fire 

Nikon D300S 35mm F/2 1/200s ISO640

Libby Holmsen 

Perth, Australia 

Floating Lady 

PENTAX K-5 21mm F/11 1/200s ISO200 

Libby Holmsen 


Canopy Of Womanhood 

PENTAX K-5 70mm F/11 1/200s ISO100 

Libby Holmsen 


The Numbat 

PENTAX K-3 II 50mm F/10 1/200s ISO200

Avinash Lodhi 

Jabalpur, India 

Pray To Praise 

Nikon D750 250mm F/5.6 1/250s ISO1250 

Avinash Lodhi 

Jabalpur, India 

Set Me Free O Lord 

Nikon D750 500mm F/5.6 1/250s ISO125 

Bharat Singh Rathod 

Kota, India

Ayan Villafuerte 

The Medivial Rides 

Fujifilm X-T10 35mm F/5.6 1/80s ISO1250 

Ayan Villafuerte is a lover of photography and 

the arts in general. A culinary arts graduate, 

certified cook & foodie, film & music junkie, he is 

a traveller at heart and an all-around photography 

enthusiast. 

His affair with images and stills started some years 

ago. It went perfectly well with his love and thirst 

for travel and adventure. At first, he thought it 

would serve well as remembrances of places he 

visited; culture/traditions he experienced and 

people he encountered. Little did he know that it 

would turn to something bigger and completely 

alter his life plans. 

Pooling Away 

Fujifilm X-T10 35mm F/4.5 1/500s ISO200

Salt Workers 

Fujifilm X-T10 35mm F/16 1/250s ISO250 

A Difference Of Perspective 


Randy Haron(@2ndfloorguy) 

Fresno, CA, USA 

Concrete Legos 

Canon EOS 6D 63mm F/2.8 1/200s ISO500 



In The Rememberence 

Canon EOS 6D 35mm F/5.6 1/200s ISO2000 



The House Of Fire 




Diving Together 

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 70mm F/4.5 1/1000s ISO500 



Stop No. 12 

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 16mm F/16 1/250s ISO2000 



Up And Up 

Canon EOS 6D 24mm F/2.8 1/200s ISO100

Nicholas Loo 

Singapore 

1. Cast Aside 

DJI FC220 5mm F/2.2 1/1250s ISO100 

Nicholas Loo 

Singapore 

Lost In Transition 

Canon EOS 6D 16mm F/2.8 44s ISO100 

Nicholas Loo 

Singapore 

Love Me Or Scar Me 


Nicholas Loo 

Singapore 

Supernatural Connection 

Canon EOS 6D 16mm F/10 10s ISO400

Himanshu Panchal 

Mumbai, India 

Model-Karina Buyanova 



Mumbai, India 

Model- Dugu Patel 

Canon EOS 5D Mark III 34mm F/16 2.5s ISO100 


Mumbai, India 

Model- Poplavskaya Evgeniya 



Mumbai, India 

Model- Ajla Etemovic 


Model of the Month 

Richa Chaturvedi 

Being a science student and that too a brilliant one with high grades, 

it was awry for Richa to choose modelling. Richa Chaturvedi, 

an engineering graduate, recalls her first opportunity at the age of 

18, when she got to walk for designer Raghavendra Rathore for his 

show for Vogue. It gave her the break she needed and started getting 

many opportunities. In 2014, she participated in Femina Miss India 

and was a semifinalist. After that she joined the IT firm Wipro, along 

with which she did some music videos under the label Sony and TV 

commercials like Dove, Bajaj etc. In 2016, she participated in Miss 

Diva(Miss India Universe) and was one of the finalist in top 16. Lots 

of movie offers are coming her way for now and we wish her very best 

for her future endeavors. Below is an excerpt from a conversation with 

her and our correspondent, HIMANSHU DIWAKAR. 

What is it for you to be in fashion industry, a little girl’s dream or a 

grown up's desire? 

Well a little girl’s dream turned into a grown up's desire. As a little girl 

I used to admire Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, supermodels Alesia 

Raut and Tyra Banks and used to dream that one day I will live that 

life, work with designers and work in an industry which is burgeoning 

with creativity. Fashion, besides being an extension of personality, or a 

mood, or a way of expressing inner creativity, is also a kind of a mask. 

I love the transformative quality, the effect that an item of clothing can 

have on the way people see you and even the way you see yourself. 

We all know and have seen the glamorous side, how about you tell 

us something about the life behind the stage? 

Yes. As appealing the glamorous side of the fashion looks, the backstage 

life is equally gruelling. Being the most competitive industry, you are 

always on the edge, eating right, working out hard, long working hours 

with no HR departments to police around. But it comes as a package 

and is a part of the job. So when you love your job and output, these 

things hardly matter. 

What does fashion mean to you? 

I think that fashion for me is something that represents a rhythm or 

a beat, but the way I dance to it, should be my own. We should dress 

freely and not be bound to the must-have-lists. Because seriously, 

nothing is as refreshing as seeing someone walk down the street in 

their own little world of awesomeness! So why be a slave to what the 

trend pages say when you were meant to stand out. 

What role does fashion play in the current scenario of women 

empowerment in India, keeping in mind the fashion industry at 

the moment? 

Fashion is easily classified as superficial even though making even the 

simplest of fashion choices are met with severe judgement, ridicule 

and shaming. To address the issue, fashion apparel brands have made 

a resolution to give voice to the women of India. Moving away from 

frivolous concepts, bold and edgy ads, brands have offered their take 

on various aspects of women empowerment through their recent 

campaigns. Only recently, to contribute to social causes, IFFD (Indian 

Federation for Fashion Development) decided to celebrate the cause of 

women empowerment in March in their summit. 

A message you would like to give to the masses out there for any 

specific cause? 

Start taking care of our Mother Nature and save our planet. Live green. 

Wear green. 

Himanshu Diwakar 

himanshu@chiiz.com 

Himanshu is our merry-go-round guy, making it alive as 

he goes along the corridors. A hard-core gym freak, he 

likes his body in a perfect shape. His motivation comes 

from the evergrowing business relations through Chiiz.

Darling 

Diaphanous... 

Each day, she lost a little more of her mind, in hope of finding the 

heart. She began with some reckless running, all in vain. Slowly, 

illuminating the benevolence her heart holds, she gazed at the neverland 

of symphony; walking through, she recognizes the hopelessly graceful 

pain in the whispers of emptiness. What she bartered, was a face just fair 

and lovely, all of superficial beauty, for an irrevocable inner charm. A 

charm, which filled her up like nothing else ever had. There’s a reflection 

of herself at every step she takes. Just a piece of glass that shows the 

kindness that she is. She’d only seen how the rains made her smile and 

cry, at the same time. Now? She witnessed the affection of a warming 

sun, an unforgettable fragrance of the dried up land and the caring 

warmth of a grazing herd of lambs. 

"I fell in love with the dry, yet vibrant shrubs of 

grass that sang to me. I embraced everything 

around me, everything within me. Darling, 

diaphanous & pure as the light, your eyes shall 

meet all things beautiful.” 

Photography and Concept : Abhilash Ramadass 

Styling and Content : Nagasindhu MN 

Producer & Art Direction: Sid Naidu 

Makeup & Hair: Marianna Leo Francis 

Don't Let Me Down 

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 24mm F/4 1/250s ISO100 

Mirror O Mirror 


The Shepherd Tales 

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 35mm F/4 1/1250s ISO100

Summertime Sadness 


Darling Diaphanous 

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 70mm F/4.5 1/500s ISO100 

Waiting For It To Happen 

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 93mm F/4 1/800s ISO100

The Mirages 

By Alexander Yakovlev 

Living in Moscow city in Russia, Alexander's series of 'The Mirages' is 

a great success. In his words, "We wanted to combine the dynamics of 

the dancers and flying powder. In the drawings of a flying clouds, thoughts 

and images of the mind are born. In two words - powerful, and thought 

provoking." 

Model- Keyko Lee 

Canon EOS 5DS 85mm F/9 1/200s ISO100

Model- Olga Kuraeva 

Canon EOS 5DS 85mm F/6.3 1/100s ISO100 

Model- Olga Kuraeva 

Canon EOS 5DS 85mm F/8 1/100s ISO100 

Model- Yana Parienko 

Canon EOS 5DS R 85mm F/5.6 1/200s ISO100

Model- Anna Kanyuk 

Canon EOS 5DS 85mm F/8 1/160s ISO100

Yindra 


NOE LOZANO 

Noe Lozano is a driven 

and a passionate 

photographer with a particular 

focus in portraiture and is 

currently based out of Largo, 

FL. Noe grew up within a 

family of artists; in his mid 

20’s he developed an interest 

in the field of photography. 

Noe Lozano is inspired by 

iconic masters such as Helmut 

Newton, Peter Lindbergh, and 

Paolo Roversi. Noe’s aesthetics 

are simple yet alluring, 

celebrating the subjects simply 

as they are; turning images 

into captivating narratives and 

significant moments. 

Emily 

Nikon D70s 50mm F/8 1/160s ISO100 

Gabi 

Nikon D5200 50mm F/16 1/200s ISO100

Kiara 

Nikon D5200 50mm F/22 1/200s ISO100

Gio 


4. Kaitlin 

Canon 5D 50mm F/8 1/125s ISO100 

T-age 

Canon 5D 50mm F/1.8 1/250s ISO400

THE MASTER'S ART 

Dan Hecho was born in Ukraine, where he received his art education. Since childhood, he 

was really interested in photography. He became a professional photographer in 2007 and 

since 2010, he has been actively engaged in teaching activities in the field of photography. He 

developed clear structured method of presenting information, aimed at maximum absorption 

of knowledge and the development of the creative component of each student in photography. 

His own master classes, lectures and photo school was visited by several thousand people, and 

the disciples are now some of the best photographers in their genres and have successfully built 

the business by raising their skills to a new level. He has also developed a unique video course 

for distance learning. Dan has been awarded with several international awards all over the world. 

Some of the links to his classes and workshops are given below: 

Master Classes and Workshops: http://academyhecho.com/ 

Online Courses: http://danhecho.pro/ 

Gone With The Wind 

PENTAX K-1 15mm F/2.8 1/1000s ISO320

Sleeping Beauty 

PENTAX 645Z 55mm F/2.8 1/500s ISO640 

Shhh.. My Babe 

PENTAX 645Z 55mm F/2.8 1/250s ISO1600

Lie Down With Me 


Behind The Curtains 


A Ladies' Attires 

PENTAX 645Z 55mm F/2.8 1/250s ISO1600

Abstract Sunshine

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