<p>Finding joy in small things is what makes Raghunathan Anbazhagan happy. So his interest in macro photography was a natural extension of this. Working for the IT analytics team of an MNC, he realised his love for photography a couple of years back.<br /><br />He says, “I purchased my first camera six years ago and I started going for photo walks in the city. I went for about two months before I became busy with work. But I carried my camera along with me whenever I travelled and continued experimenting with pictures.”<br /><br />It was a trip to the US that introduced him to macro photography.<br /> “I met a wonderful photographer called Mandy Disher who is also a macro photographer. She has been pursuing her interest for more than 10 years and I was mesmerised by her work. So I purchased a macro lens and started going to parks to learn the tricks of this style,” he explains.<br /><br />When he returned to India, he took to his backyard to capture some interesting shots. He says, “I am not much of a travelling person, so my backyard was more than enough for me to experiment.”<br /><br />Raghunathan’s images are simple, clean and have a soulful touch to them – just the way he wants them to be. “It is very rare that I shoot black and white pictures. I love colours and I play around with angles to deliver an aesthetically pleasing image. I don’t like my pictures to be too sharp; as long as they are soulful, my purpose is served,” he adds.<br /><br />This particular way of thinking is because of a childhood hobby. Raghunathan enjoyed painting while growing up. He uses paint brush techniques in his photographs to make them unique and marry his two interests.<br /><br />However, he says that many don’t appreciate macro photography. <br />“I do enjoy other types of photography and I experiment with them. But it’s sad that macro photography is not appreciated enough. It’s very special to me as through it, a small image tells a big story. Nothing else can explain it like that,” he adds.<br /><br />Despite lack of appreciation, his interest hasn’t waned. That’s why even today when he goes for a morning run he takes his camera along. He explains, “You never know what you will find on the way, so it’s best to carry it with you wherever you go! I want to continue exploring and learning. I want to push my own boundaries and learn what macro photography can go. It’s a passion that I never want to give up.” <br /></p>
<p>Finding joy in small things is what makes Raghunathan Anbazhagan happy. So his interest in macro photography was a natural extension of this. Working for the IT analytics team of an MNC, he realised his love for photography a couple of years back.<br /><br />He says, “I purchased my first camera six years ago and I started going for photo walks in the city. I went for about two months before I became busy with work. But I carried my camera along with me whenever I travelled and continued experimenting with pictures.”<br /><br />It was a trip to the US that introduced him to macro photography.<br /> “I met a wonderful photographer called Mandy Disher who is also a macro photographer. She has been pursuing her interest for more than 10 years and I was mesmerised by her work. So I purchased a macro lens and started going to parks to learn the tricks of this style,” he explains.<br /><br />When he returned to India, he took to his backyard to capture some interesting shots. He says, “I am not much of a travelling person, so my backyard was more than enough for me to experiment.”<br /><br />Raghunathan’s images are simple, clean and have a soulful touch to them – just the way he wants them to be. “It is very rare that I shoot black and white pictures. I love colours and I play around with angles to deliver an aesthetically pleasing image. I don’t like my pictures to be too sharp; as long as they are soulful, my purpose is served,” he adds.<br /><br />This particular way of thinking is because of a childhood hobby. Raghunathan enjoyed painting while growing up. He uses paint brush techniques in his photographs to make them unique and marry his two interests.<br /><br />However, he says that many don’t appreciate macro photography. <br />“I do enjoy other types of photography and I experiment with them. But it’s sad that macro photography is not appreciated enough. It’s very special to me as through it, a small image tells a big story. Nothing else can explain it like that,” he adds.<br /><br />Despite lack of appreciation, his interest hasn’t waned. That’s why even today when he goes for a morning run he takes his camera along. He explains, “You never know what you will find on the way, so it’s best to carry it with you wherever you go! I want to continue exploring and learning. I want to push my own boundaries and learn what macro photography can go. It’s a passion that I never want to give up.” <br /></p>