From a Zeiss Ikon in the 1970s to the Fujifilm mirrorless system, Ashok Viswanathan shares over 50 years of photographic vision. A captivating journey bridging analog medium format, monochrome artistry, and a lifelong passion for capturing the culture and landscapes of India.
As Durga Puja approaches, Ashok Viswanathan turns his lens towards a quieter, lesser-seen side of the celebration. Beyond the vibrant streets of Kolkata, he documents the careful craftsmanship of artisans in Chennai, revealing a story of devotion, tradition, and community shaped through patient hands and shared human connection.
Kanchipuram, one of those small towns in South India, about 75 km from Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It’s not on every tourist’s map. Visitors come to Kanchipuram to visit the temples for which it is famous or to buy expensive hand-woven silk sarees for special occasions such as a traditional […]
For several years now, I have used laptops to process my RAW files. I started with a PC and moved on to a Macbook because many professionals were using it. To my eye, images looked good on screen and my web page. It was only recently that a friend with a sharp eye pointed out […]