Impressions of a mysterious land
Impressions of a mysterious land

In this guest post, Priya Darshini shares her photographs and experiences from Darter’s Wild West Tour of Kutch. She participated in the 2014 and 2017 editions of the tour. Silence stretched across the vast expanse of broken earth, except for the occasional sound of…

On Badami & Photography: why we picked this small town for a travel photography masterclass
On Badami & Photography: why we picked this small town for a travel photography masterclass

Every monsoon, I lead a small group of photography enthusiasts to Badami on a travel photography masterclass. The name ‘Badami’ often elicits a question by many but the ones who are well-travelled: ‘where is it located?’. This works well for me. While the town…

Meet the Mentor – Welcoming Avishek Roy
Meet the Mentor – Welcoming Avishek Roy

We welcome Avishek Roy onboard Darter Photography’s team of photography mentors. Avishek Roy is a successful wildlife photographer and entrepreneur in the field of photography, whose images have been recognized in various competitions and exhibitions. His photography draws from knowledge gained through the various…

In Zanskar, where every night is a Photography Party with glittering stars!!
In Zanskar, where every night is a Photography Party with glittering stars!!

More info: See Glaciers and Starry Nights – Landscape Photography in Zanskar Himalayas Every June, we head to Zanskar Valley in Ladakh with an important focus: photograph the glittering stars in the night sky! Besides the fact that the light-pollution free landscapes and the clear weather…

Dochula Pass, Bhutan – Where Every Dawn is Unique and Distinctly Photogenic
Dochula Pass, Bhutan – Where Every Dawn is Unique and Distinctly Photogenic

Also see: our photography tour to Bhutan. I have been visiting Bhutan almost every year, and one important stopover during the journey is a morning at the 10,000 feet high Dochula Pass. The pass can be cold, windy and I shiver before the sun…

Of Landscape Photography, Emotions & Interpretations
Of Landscape Photography, Emotions & Interpretations

Landscape photographer Dinesh Maneer, who is also the mentor of our upcoming Landscape Photoraphy Workshop in Gokarna writes about his perspectives on landscapes photography, and how landscape photography should be used as a medium for expressing emotions. Text and images by Dinesh Maneer. Millions…

Images – Magical Snow Filled Winters in Ladakh
Images – Magical Snow Filled Winters in Ladakh

Also see: A snow filled winter in Ladakh – Photography Tour Our travel photographer Manish Lakhani spends a lot of time in the mountains, especially in the Trans-Himalayan wonderlands of Ladakh. And you can see him there in all seasons including the cold winters…

Fun moments on our winter photography journeys in Ladakh…
Fun moments on our winter photography journeys in Ladakh…

Every February, we organize a winter photography tour Ladakh to capture the magnificent snow-filled winter landscapes and the frozen lakes. This journey may not be for everyone, as you have to be willing to endure very cold temperatures, often going down to -20C or…

The day I saw The Grey Ghost
The day I saw The Grey Ghost

In this Guest Post, Suchismita Sahu shares her experiences and photographs from Darter Photography’s Trail of the Grey Ghost – Wildlife Photography Tour of Spiti in Winter in March 2017.  Down Jacket- checked, Gloves – checked, Cap – Checked, Scarf – Checked, Woollen socks – Checked,…

Photography in Hampi – discovering ancient architecture with camera
Photography in Hampi – discovering ancient architecture with camera

Also see: our upcoming photography tour to Hampi to learn to make beautiful images of architecture and landscapes of Hampi I have been visiting Hampi regularly for more than a decade now, exploring its boulder-strewn hills, its ancient works of stone and the wide…