World Photography Day is celebrated every year on August 19. It is a day to recognise the importance of photography in our world. Pictures are a way to preserve memories, to capture a fleeting moment in time. In fact, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. World Photography Day is a day to appreciate the work of photographers, to encourage photography as both a hobby and a profession and to learn more about this craft. On the occasion of World Photography Day, professional as well as amateur photographers share their favourite pictures on social media.
Today, as the world celebrates World Photography Day, the hashtag #WorldPhotographyDay is being used on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter to share some incredible snaps. Take a look at some of the most breathtaking pictures that are going viral online:
"Photography helps us capture a moment which can't be repeated," wrote Indian Forest Services officer Parveen Kaswan on Twitter, sharing his click.
Photography helps us capture a moment which can't be repeated. One of my favorite picture. On #WorldPhotographyDay bring out yours. 'Human of forest'. pic.twitter.com/seQaFqnj6F
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) August 19, 2020
IPS officer Dipanshu Kabra shared an image from Mizoram that mesmerised many. The now-viral photograph shows bamboo being transported on Langkaih River.
The pic is of Bamboo being transported to the paper mills on Langkaih river in #Mizoram. The amazing life of #NorthEastIndia.#WorldPhotographyDay#PhotoOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/OtDu7YDMIs
— Dipanshu Kabra (@ipskabra) August 19, 2020
Padma Shri winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik posted a breathtaking picture of a beach on World Photography Day.
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/qJrugIAYRD
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) August 19, 2020
Two leopards, captured on camera by Dhanraj Nathwani. "Watching the world through the lens makes it all the more interesting!" wrote Mr Nathwani while sharing the pic.
Watching the world through the lens makes it all the more interesting! On #WorldPhotographyDay sharing a #photograph of two leopards, I took at Jawai in #Rajasthan that made me fall in love with the big cats all over again! #wildlifephotography #WorldPhotographyDay2020 #nature pic.twitter.com/ELzYyMMy70
— Dhanraj Nathwani (@DhanrajNathwani) August 19, 2020
Take a look at some other stunning photographs that are going viral on World Photography Day:
Keep capturing memories & keep sharing the beauty around you. ????????#WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/FcTXmRso5c
— Rajini Vidadala (@VidadalaRajini) August 19, 2020
On #WorldPhotographyDay I want to share my click to remind that little things hold great joy. Remember to enjoy them!#WednesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/cGPf8Iixtv
— Navniet Sekera (@navsekera) August 19, 2020
Share the best picture you've clicked ever, and let's challenge your favourite poet OR writer, who can write something for that Unique Picture!
— Kavishala (@kavishala) August 19, 2020
Let's do it! #WorldPhotographyDay
Clicks by @ManMundra, Let's request @mithelesh- If he can write something on these beautiful clicks:) pic.twitter.com/nk2sxg9Re9
Nothing distracts me when I am focusing my lens.
— Rupa 🇮🇳 (@dawn2dusk_30) August 19, 2020
Cheers to lovely passionate photographers 👍🏻#WorldPhotographyDay pic.twitter.com/KbFSGGi5dF
Home experiments #macrophotography #photography #photographer #photographylovers #bnwphotography #blackandwhitephotography pic.twitter.com/nFz0OOa6PU
— Aparna Warrier (@thewarriergal) August 11, 2020
#WorldPhotographyDay Going to the mountains is like going home." pic.twitter.com/tTpEDzeNhs
— mridul kulora (@KuloraMridul) August 19, 2020
Tina Ambani also shared a slideshow of old family pictures on World Photography Day.
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