Framed in: Dreams are the essence of life. Without them, life would be a monotonous chain of realities. They add spice, hope, and joy, and when you dream, you are reborn. In this sense, dreams are the elixir of life.

Dreams are deeply personal; you can’t expect someone else to dream for you. You must dream your own dreams and hold on to them tightly. As former President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, famously said, “Dreams are not those you see during your sleep, but those that keep you sleepless.”

So, I am sleepless and still clinging to my dreams. Are you with me?

Framed out: It was one of those monotonous vacation days. After lunch, I usually feel a wave of lethargy that tempts me to nap, but I despise sleeping during daylight. To shake off the drowsiness, I grabbed my camera and wandered around the compound of my house with a macro lens attached, searching for something intriguing.

Nothing captivated my interest until, on a whim, I glanced at my fist and held it up against the sun. That sight sparked my creativity. I quickly removed the lens cap, set the shutters and apertures to the higher end, and clicked with one hand. The result was stunning!

This photo has drawn a lot of appreciation for me as a photographer. There was even a mention of this photograph in one of the issues of ‘The Hindu’ when it was exhibited in “Artographies,” an exhibition of photographs and paintings.

Grey Frames : “Nothing happens unless first we dream” : CARL SANDBURG