Framed in: The Royal Branch—a mere branch, but because it happens to be in the garden of a grand palace, it suddenly becomes “royal.” Such absurdity! Yet, this mirrors a deeper truth that has echoed throughout history: privilege passed down not by merit but by birth. From ancient times to today, we see the same pattern. A king’s son becomes the next king, regardless of his ability, simply because of his lineage. The same logic persists in the modern world—a politician’s child becomes a politician, an actor’s child becomes an actor. What was meant to be a democracy often becomes a mockery of fairness.
For those born into a struggling middle-class family, the journey toward success can feel like climbing a mountain. Achieving dreams requires relentless effort, and even then, there’s no guarantee. On the other hand, those born into wealth and influence are handed choices on a platter. They don’t need to chase dreams; dreams line up before them, waiting to be picked.
The question remains: which ideology or system can truly bridge this gap? Until we find a way to dismantle this deep-rooted inequality, true equality will remain an unattainable dream.
Framed Out: This picture holds a special place in my heart. It’s probably the first time I captured something with an artistic flair! I took this shot during a family trip across Karnataka with all my relatives when I was in the ninth grade. It was at the Mysore Palace, and I used my dad’s Yashica FX3 with an FX7 lens (back then, it was still his camera!). The unconventional angle gives the frame a unique balance, with the branch creeping in from the right edge bathed in the golden light of the setting sun.
I vividly remember my father scolding me for tilting the camera, insisting that I stick to the traditional straight-on shot. But even now, I stand by that decision—the Dutch angle and the way that branch subtly enters the frame add a touch of magic and intrigue. Looking back, it’s this very frame that sparked my love for exploring different perspectives in photography.
Grey Frames: “The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.” Aristotle
Beyond Frames: For my dad.. Who else… who guided me with his eyes to this wonderful world of photography! Thank you Acha!
