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Soulful Water and Landscape Photography by Santosh Roy

bySantosh RoyAvailable for destination shoots across Delhi NCR and pan-IndiaStarts from₹7,500 per sessionView full gallery

Finding silence and reflection in nature’s vast waterways, from Kerala’s backwaters to the mountain rivers of Uttarakhand.

The sun sets behind a Chinese fishing net in Kochi, with a palm tree framing the scene. This is the quintessential Kerala coastal experience, peaceful and picturesque.

A compilation of moments from the coast, showing the vibrant lights of beach shacks at night, a serene sunset over the waves, and the quiet expanse of the shore during the day.

A river valley in the Jim Corbett region, seen under the soft light of the moon. The landscape takes on a quiet, mysterious quality at night.

The sun shines brightly over the flowing river and rocky banks in the Himalayan foothills. You can almost feel the warmth of the sun and hear the sound of the water.

The sun peeks over the hills, its first light touching the surface of the river. This is a quiet sunrise moment, full of hope and calm.

The golden reflection of the rising sun creates a path of light on the river's surface. It's these simple, beautiful moments in nature that I love to capture.

A wide view of the river valley at sunrise, with soft clouds in the sky. The landscape feels vast and peaceful as a new day begins.

A more intimate shot of the sun's reflection on the water as it rises over the hills. The contrast between the dark, flowing water and the bright light is captivating.

A minimalist photograph of the sun hanging over a calm body of water in the morning haze. The reflection on the water adds a touch of life to the serene scene.

Two towers stand like lonely sentinels in the water, shrouded in a thick, golden morning mist. This image has a very painterly and almost surreal quality.

About By the Water

I do not just take photos of water; I hunt for the quietest moment of the day when the light hits the surface just right. Whether I am using my Canon DSLR for deep landscape detail or my iPhone for spontaneous, candid reflection shots, my goal is to capture the stillness of the environment. If you are planning a shoot near water, we need to time it for the golden hour—that is when the water truly wakes up.

Capturing natural light across India's waterways — Approved by the tribe
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Santosh Roy

Available for destination shoots across Delhi NCR and pan-IndiaStarts from ₹7,500 per session

I am Santosh. For me, water is a mirror that catches the soul of a place, and I spend hours just watching how a river changes from dawn to dusk. I want to help you capture those quiet, peaceful moments where nature feels like it belongs to you.

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