Arjun Kamath Instagram – She is a museum of stories, faith, and destiny; At her every curve, centuries hide. In each petite nook and at every vibrant corner A new tale is born, and an old one has died. And so she lives on, carefree and unfaltering, With a secret that she reveals to none– How long has it been since her first legend? And since her very own story had begun? The map of Varanasi brims with a multitude of stories, each more colourful and meaningful than the other. So, eager for the city to win me over yet again on my recent visit, I had awoken well before dawn and set out in search of interesting stories. Walking under a deep purple sky, I had made my way to the labyrinthine alleys of the city. Soon enough, the sun was making its grand arrival, gracing the tapered lanes with dispersed pockets of sunshine and shadow. But the air was still soothingly quiet, as if the buildings and streets were fast asleep alongside their residents. I took this picture during one such tranquil moment in the wee hours of the day, having come across this gentleman who diligently carried on with his work. Admiring his zest, I had decided to take the tiny flight of stairs that was just across him. Little did I know, a more curious frame awaited me there. Enveloped in a warm corner and blissfully lost in a sweet slumber, a street dog rested upon a house porch. I instantly clicked a picture to create a memory of this moment, gentle as to not wake the dog up but quick enough to catch the kindly man before he moved away. I admire this frame as it shows a juxtaposition of two distinct lives– the man engrossed in hard work to earn a living, and the dog devouring carefree, leisurely slices of life. Naturally, I was delighted to have come across two subjects and the contrasting nature of their being, all simmered down into this fleeting moment that I could gracefully capture. Like I always say, as a visual artist, one must keep all their five senses engaged and observe every little miracle that comes and goes. #CapturedOnCanon with a @canonindia_official EOS R5 with a Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L Lens #arjunkamathphotography #sunrise #street #red #man #dog #varanasi #coloursofindia #DoGreatWithCanon Varanasi, India