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Photography is not about perfection, but about catching the eye. Personally, it is the best stress reliever I have felt. Few years ago, I would waste hours in front of the computer doing nothing. The internet was a distraction that ate into my valuable time. I needed an alternative to keep me active and I got to thinking as to what I could do! This is when I started photography.

I started by going to nearby temples, shopping malls, parks, beaches, etc. Wherever I went, I would go capture few pictures and analyse them on my computer. When we look at images on the computer screen, it looks better but not perfect. Couple of years back, I learnt about DSLR cameras and grabbed one. After struggling initially to use the DSLR, one of my neighbours taught me about how to use it. The moment I understood the basic functionality, I started exploring. I attended workshops at the Nikon School and then just started on this amazing journey of photography!

Since then whenever I feel that I am stressed, I drive along with my DSLR and click. It clears my mind and the landscapes, portraits, colours, and whatever else I click brings me great joy.

Last month, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I was at the piano class in my music school – the Musee Musicals. Breaking the silence and taking me by sheer surprise, the legend of music A. R. Rahman, an alumni of the institute, walked into the class and asked me where the piano showroom was. He came to procure some instruments, and delighted me, walked him to the showroom.

Me and my son, who is also a student of the institute, had the great moment of seeing him and listening to him play piano with no other audience except the showroom owner. Rahman was simply absorbed in trying each new instrument.

We then introduced ourselves as London Trinity College Students and he enquired briefly about our piano and guitar classes. After a while, he signed off with his encouraging words to practice with perseverance.

What a moment, that will surely last with me for a lifetime!