<p>Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director of Nikon India, said, "The natural scenic beauty of India, gives photographers ample opportunity to create such great pieces of art."<br /><br />Debarshi (rpt) Debarshi Duttagupta said of the photograph 'Learning to Fly' shot at a ghat in Varanasi, "This was an experience of a lifetime, for which the true feeling cannot be expressed in words, although I have captured it through my camera."<br /><br />The photograph captures a moment that conveys the story of a small fishing community through activities that have been repeated daily for generations.</p>.<p>"The key to this photo’s success is in its capturing that magically moment of beauty as evening slips into night. One might even sense a touch of sadness, as people the world over react in similar fashion to the nostalgic pangs experienced at sunset," said Hiromi Tsuchida, chief of judges at the Nikon photo contest.<br /><br />The 33-year-old contest this year attracted 60,000 entries, the highest in its history, from over 23,000 applicants in 153 countries.<br /><br />The photograph will now be showcased at exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka and London later this year, a release by Nikon India said. </p>
<p>Hiroshi Takashina, Managing Director of Nikon India, said, "The natural scenic beauty of India, gives photographers ample opportunity to create such great pieces of art."<br /><br />Debarshi (rpt) Debarshi Duttagupta said of the photograph 'Learning to Fly' shot at a ghat in Varanasi, "This was an experience of a lifetime, for which the true feeling cannot be expressed in words, although I have captured it through my camera."<br /><br />The photograph captures a moment that conveys the story of a small fishing community through activities that have been repeated daily for generations.</p>.<p>"The key to this photo’s success is in its capturing that magically moment of beauty as evening slips into night. One might even sense a touch of sadness, as people the world over react in similar fashion to the nostalgic pangs experienced at sunset," said Hiromi Tsuchida, chief of judges at the Nikon photo contest.<br /><br />The 33-year-old contest this year attracted 60,000 entries, the highest in its history, from over 23,000 applicants in 153 countries.<br /><br />The photograph will now be showcased at exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka and London later this year, a release by Nikon India said. </p>