The Eclectic Nature of Indian Streets

Summary

Shruthi Sundaram documents her photo diary of Indian streets during a road trip, capturing the eclectic nature of urban and rural life through her lens.

Abstract

Shruthi Sundaram presents a photojournalistic account of her road trip across India, spanning from April 11th to April 17th, 2022. This visual diary showcases the vibrant and diverse scenes of Indian streets, ranging from urban skylines to rural landscapes. The photographs, taken both by Shruthi and her husband, feature unique sky patterns, the collective flight of birds near a temple, iconic tender coconut shops, and the ubiquitous presence of animals on the road. The series also includes various road signs written in Kannada, a South Indian language, and emphasizes the beauty of different types of roads in India. The project was part of a photography challenge, and Shruthi expresses gratitude for being part of a community that appreciates such visual storytelling. Additionally, she offers free weekly tips for building connections online, highlighting the importance of storytelling and relationship-building in marketing.

Opinions

Shruthi finds road trips humbling and transformative, turning what was once a source of boredom into an opportunity for observation and photography.
She is captivated by the unique sky patterns and the grandeur of cloud formations during the trip.
The sight of hundreds of birds flying together near a temple is described as rare and awe-inspiring.
The presence of animals on the road is seen as a characteristic element of Indian streets, adding to their charm.
Street signs in Kannada are appreciated as an integral part of the street photography narrative.
Shruthi emphasizes the diversity of roads in India, suggesting that the common perception of Indian streets might be limited without acknowledging the variety that exists.
She values the community that supports her photography and views storytelling and connection as essential components for successful marketing.

Week 27 of my photo diary from 11th to 17th April 2022

This week, it was my turn to give the street photography challenge to Anne Bonfert! And while I did it, because my husband and I were going on an almost two-week road trip, I had so much fun catching different perspectives from far and near.

Going on road trips makes you humble. If it’s a long one, we usually get ultra bored and have nothing to do other than listen to songs or talk. Or best, sleep. At least, that’s how it was for me until now. But this time, I was wide awake, sticking my eyeballs to the windows (if they were closed) or stretching out half my body outside the car to catch something cool.

Most of the photos were taken on the move when my husband was driving the car.

I loved the sun’s rays tickling the surface of the mall and the grandness of clouds behind the tower. The sky patterns were surprisingly unique throughout that particular week.

Shruthi Sundaram — 13th April 2022 (photo taken by her husband)

I witnessed hundreds of birds flying in the same direction near the temple on the way somewhere. And I was awed by it because it’s so rare to see so many birds flying together here! I immediately asked him to stop the car to click the shot (the temple was on his side).

How can I miss tender coconut shops in a street photography challenge? If you’re an Indian, you’ll know what I’m talking about.

Hey, and because it’s India, animals on the road are a must! There’s something beautiful about groups of animals walking in rural India, with their head guiding them on their path.

And what’s street photography or a road trip without signs? The language it’s written in is Kannada, a south Indian language.

I know this is supposed to be the end of the challenge. But I couldn’t help but more three more photos, to let you know that there are other types of roads too.

Thank you, Dennett, for allowing me to be a part of this beautiful community.

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