The Dusty Mic Chronicles

Photography, Streets and Journeys
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In this podcast, I discuss my views on photography, the streets, journeys - mostly in India, and aspects of Indian history and society. And maybe a few conversations with people on the street. I will record some podcast episodes from the street and some from my little office. www.rajivchopra.in

  1. 22h ago

    Jobless in the Heat and Dust

    Jobless in the heat and dust. India's unemployment rate is skyrocketing and may cause upheaval in the near future. Can you capture such stories before chaos hits? Or do you photograph the event when the explosion occurs? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    12 min
  2. Substack Half Dead: Goat Market

    6d ago

    Substack Half Dead: Goat Market

    Join me on a short walk through the chaotic goat market just before Eid at Jama Masjid, Delhi Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    2 min

  3. Jun 1

    There were no lizards at Jama Masjid, Delhi.

    We are in the middle of a torrid summer. Summers are going to become worse and people must become aware of what is happening. What should humble photographers do to mitigate against the impact of severe heat? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    12 min

  4. May 28

    Substack Half-Dead: Walking in Ballimaran

    This is an Instax Mini Evo Cinema video of a walk in Ballimaran, Delhi, the old home of Mirza Ghalib. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    3 min

  5. May 24

    And then you need to edit your photos

    Editing is not the final step in the process of 'making a photo.' The final step is sharing that image with the world, either as a print or on social media. Editing, like presenting, involves choices and compromises that you must make. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    9 min

  6. May 17

    Can you truly become invisible on the street?

    In this episode, I talk about the challenge of becoming invisible, or becoming a part of the landscape, when doing street or travel photography. The challenge is to get people to accept your presence on the street. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    8 min

  7. May 14

    Substack Half Dead: In Dunagiri

    I walked up the hill in Dunagiri, Uttarakhand, and met a sadhu, the priest of a small temple. We had a brief but fascinating conversation. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    2 min

  8. May 10

    Live from the field: Janpath

    I was in the market in Janpath, New Delhi, where I reflected on photography, waiting, and 'the decisive moment.' Capturing the decisive moment requires patience, active watching, and anticipation. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

    14 min
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In this podcast, I discuss my views on photography, the streets, journeys - mostly in India, and aspects of Indian history and society. And maybe a few conversations with people on the street. I will record some podcast episodes from the street and some from my little office. www.rajivchopra.in

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  • Creator
    Photography, Streets and Journeys
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rajiv Chopra
  • Show Website
    The Dusty Mic Chronicles