Images of rain vary from those of people wading through water-logged streets, children playing in puddles, young girls struggling to remain dry under one umbrella, melting views from one’s window pane, traffic chaos and whatever else suits the eye.
Last year, when it rained, the photographers made a beeline to capture flights, whether they were walking, in-flight, resting, or eatingat Ameenpur Lake. The lake became a hotspot overnight and that made photographers hunt for newer spots, not only to capture birds, but also a clear view of the rain-washed city when the trees look green and the houses sparkle clean after a heavy downpour.
Those with cars and in love with their cameras are driving beyond the city, sometimes as far as Adilabad to see the Kuntala waterfalls in all its glory. Some others are heading towards Medak to capture the farming activities there.
There are a few who are still enjoying the discovery of the city. With Bonalu here, camerapersons are restless. So, Golconda was the spot for a few weekends. People, places, birds-eye view.. .the list goes on. Climb up to the tallest spot, carry a good lens and show what others can’t see.
Photographer Mahadeb Krishna is inquisitive about a particular spot just before Katedan, on the way to the airport. “That spot appears to me as the Grand Canyon and I have been eyeing that spot for long. My engagements in the city have been keeping me away from venturing out. A pillar numbered P143 is the landmark,” he informs. Otherwise, his latest obsession is the sight of a Kingfisher in a small puddle at a restaurant in Jubilee Hills.
Belying notions that a market place would be dirty and squishy during the rainy season, Edwin Emanuel found his muse in busy market yards.
“ Sabji mandi , rythu bazaars or any local market; I like the colourful plastic sheets in contrasting colours . The light plays well here. I also like to capture people’s expressions while trying to evade a puddle or a splash from a vehicle passing by. Other times I like travelling away from Hyderabad. Visakhapatnam, Goa etc. I love taking photographs in a little village near Vijayawada, off Vissanpet, with a population of around 5000 people.
Other places anyone with a camera wouldn’t refuse to go is the Anantagiri Hills region. Others make a beeline to Ethipothala water falls and the Himayatsagar or Gandipet reservoir. “View from certain places used to be good. With the area being fenced it is an eyesore and I suspect someday people will make houses in these places. It will take many heavy rains for the lake to regain its glory. I come here purely for nostalgia sake,” says Ram Kumar who is a hobby photographer.
