World Photography Day 2017: How Twitter Is Celebrating The Day Of Pictures

"Say cheese!" - these two words can bring an instant smile on just about anyone's face and today is the perfect day to put on a huge smile and click a ton of photos. August 19 is celebrated all over as World Photography Day and people on social media seem extremely excited about this special day. Whether you love clicking pictures or like to have your own photos clicked, today is the perfect day whip out your cameras (or phones) and capture some stunning shots. #WorldPhotographyDay has currently taken over Twitter and several people are posting pictures and their thoughts on this day.

From beautiful faces to picturesque sceneries to photos of wildlife, Twitter is at it sharing their perfect pictures to celebrate this day. Here's a look at what Twitter is sharing on World Photography Day.

Mirzya actor Saiyami Kher shared this beautiful photo earlier today
 

When we get a dslr camera, don't we all feel we are photographers? #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/M1upqAdIFX

- Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) August 19, 2017

Celebrity and fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani shared this photo of Varun Dhawan
 

U'll Not See Light At The End Of The Tunnel Until U Walk Through The Darkness! @Varun_dvn @ManishaDRatnani #varundhawan #worldphotographyday pic.twitter.com/13MF9caY1n

- DABBOO RATNANI (@DabbooRatnani) August 19, 2017

Here's what filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar posted
 

Painting d screen wd beautiful visuals n capturing dem.On #WorldPhotographyDay share ur click & win a chance of getting it autographed by me pic.twitter.com/djjnYfcdgY

- Divya Khosla Kumar (@iamDivyaKhosla) August 19, 2017

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje also posted a picture for World Photography Day
 

Every photograph has a story. #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/xGsvrQ82oX

- Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 19, 2017

Photographer Atul Kasbekar posted a message for everyone
 

Hello on #WorldPhotographyDay
Don't just take a snap or a pic,
Create an image instead...

- atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) August 19, 2017

Here are some other pictures posted on Twitter for World Photography Day
 

Share a photo that makes you smile #WorldPhotographyDay #SpreadLove pic.twitter.com/G8Nfxla3Wi

- Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) August 19, 2017

Once you awaken,you will have no interest in judging those who sleep.

#WorldPhotographyDay#incredibleindia#saturdaymorning pic.twitter.com/amTnkXKrWP

- Geetika Swami (@SwamiGeetika) August 19, 2017

#WorldPhotographyDay
when you r alone and the creatures of world will make you praise.. pic.twitter.com/RTM3j3ydvI

- Mayur Panchal (@MeyPanchal) August 19, 2017

The nature is so beautiful that one can't ignore the existence of it. #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/zg68CvdTg6

- Rahul (@320vala) August 19, 2017

Romance, old style, at the Safdarjung Tomb #worldphotographyday #streetphotography #Cadid #Delhi #India pic.twitter.com/nt9MDcjrmY

- prerna (@prernao2) August 19, 2017

You click a #photograph to press the pause button of your life. A favourite self-clicked picture #worldphotographyday pic.twitter.com/pgzwhAZxJP

- Partha Desarkar (@partha_desarkar) August 19, 2017

#MaduraiMeenatchiSouthTower #myclick #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/oB9mslbQAf

- (@ponram_) August 19, 2017

Beauty of nature#WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/4WGtKow6am

- Milin Jariwala (@MilinJariwala) August 19, 2017

#WorldPhotographyDay
An evening at #Tikarapada & #Satkosia tiger reserve during #rainy season..#Mahanadi#monsoon #Angul #Odisha
No #edits pic.twitter.com/CrgVwo3ChN

- Rashmirekha Das (@rashmi08d) August 19, 2017

#WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/YQUavFi2Gg

- Akshay Chaudhary (@ChAkshay01) August 19, 2017

For #WorldPhotographyDay Wast Water, Cumbria pic.twitter.com/8xlFkKSUe4

- Mark Gilligan (@wastwater1) August 19, 2017

Clicked by me @dipujit_sarma #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/yf1Lpd3vV2

- Dipujit Sarma (@dipujit_sarma) August 19, 2017