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We at Beyond Shotz are extremely thrilled by your continued support and participation. It is heartening to see an ever increasing list of subscribers eager to support and encourage us by spreading the good word around.
This issue is a special one. It brings forth a bouquet of articles telling the story of our society. Leading us to places where we rarely go, talking about the people who we rarely hear about, showing us pictures of those who are at the very edge of our society and telling their stories.
The cover story Behind the curtains of color by Dr. Vivek Muthuramalingam, is a moving account of the circus artists, the trapeze, the clown and the innumerable people behind daredevil acts. This article is the story of these entertainers, their daily trials and tribulations and the lives they lead. Dr. Vivek is an extremely talented, independent photographer who has a special interest in the field of Social documentary. I am sure you would enjoy this issue for both the photographs and the story.
Ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. In fact Gregory Smith is more than just an ordinary person. The interview of the month features his work with street kids of Brazil. CARF (Children At Risk Foundation) started by Gregory in 1992 has helped rehabilitate many street children who would otherwise have slipped into a dangerous life. How Greg did it against all challenges is truly inspirational.
Sanjay Arora more popularly known as Sanzen is the Artist of the month. He talks about his spell binding images and his photography instincts in this issue.
Akshay Mahajan, a talented photographer and a riveting writer takes you through the by lanes and gallis of Dharavi in this beautiful article Dharavi, Land of enterprise? My own memories of Mumbai resonated with joy whilst reading this article. Mumbai does make people passionate, no doubt.
Vinay Panjwani has written an article Alive which narrates the existential struggles of the Nath community popularly known to us as Snake Charmers. He traces the common issues these people face and asks what is perhaps the least asked question in India today.
Is globalization changing India and Indians in a way that we would forget our roots and wither away our strengths. All for a few dollars more.
The article by Harish about Nilgiris Railways is the perfect foil to lighten our minds and take us through an enchanting journey of misty mountains, fragrant tea gardens and the bustling hill station of Ooty and finally, Rakesh Dhareshwars interesting article on Extreme Macro completes this issue of Beyond Shotz.
We have no doubt that this issue is a path breaking one and gives Beyond Shotz its true character. It is about more than photographs. It is about the stories, the people and the lives we live.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we had enjoyed bringing it to you.
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