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byPratap JBased in Bengaluru; Travels across IndiaStarts from6,500 per print (approx. 24x36 inches)View full gallery

A selection of my best work, spanning from high-altitude star trails to the hidden corners of the Karnataka coast.

This is the reward for venturing into the remote Zanskar valley. A panoramic view of the Milky Way arching over the majestic Gumbak Ranjan peak, reflected in the still waters below. Capturing this required careful planning and enduring the cold, high-altitude night, but the result is a scene that feels truly out of this world.

This is the magic of the Karavali coast from a perspective few get to see. An aerial drone shot captures the dramatic meeting of land and sea near Udupi, with a narrow strip of earth separating the calm backwaters from the vast Arabian Sea under a colourful sunset.

Chasing the morning light in the Western Ghats. This aerial photograph from Kalasa shows the valley filled with a blanket of mist as the first rays of sun touch the surrounding peaks. It’s moments like these, where nature puts on a show, that I live for.

To give a sense of scale to the cosmos, I framed two fellow adventurers against the magnificent Milky Way in Singalila National Park. This image isn't just about the stars; it's about the human experience of wonder when faced with the vastness of the universe. It’s a core part of my astrophotography workshops.

A long exposure captures the raw power and dreamlike quality of the sea at Gokarna. By slowing down time, the crashing waves transform into a soft mist, swirling around the ancient rocks. This technique reveals a hidden, serene dimension of a seemingly chaotic coastline.

The sheer force of Shirley Falls in the heart of Uttara Kannada, captured in a way that shows both its power and its intricate details. Using a specific shutter speed, I was able to retain the texture of the water as it cascades over the multi-tiered rocks, creating a dynamic yet artistic impression.

This is the world seen through a different kind of light. An infrared photograph from Singalila National Park transforms a familiar mountain landscape into a surreal, dreamlike scene. The foliage turns golden and the sky a deep blue, revealing a hidden layer of beauty invisible to the naked eye.

An aerial view of an ancient Shiva temple perched atop a massive rock monolith in South Canara. This shot combines the thrill of drone photography with the deep-rooted history of our land, telling a story of faith and nature intertwined. The sunset colours add a layer of divine glow to the scene.

About Featured

Every frame here is a result of planning—from waiting for the perfect moon phase in the Zanskar valley to using a drone to uncover the hidden geometry of ancient temples in South Canara. I do not just point and shoot; I use techniques like long exposure to soften coastal waves and infrared filters to reveal the texture of mountain ridges. These images are not about trends or fast content; they are about capturing the raw, timeless character of a location that you often miss when moving too quickly.

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