While visiting Mumbai for an interview, I found some spare time and decided to explore Dharavi. This was my second visit to the city, and the contrast between Dharavi and South Mumbai was striking. As I wandered through the world's largest slum, I captured various moments, but this particular photo stood out to me. In it, I saw people full of joy, their smiles and laughter radiating as they giggled when I pointed my camera toward them. Despite their surroundings, their happiness was genuine and infectious.

During an early morning road trip from Hyderabad to Wayanad, I found myself in Mysore, hoping to visit the Mysore Palace. Although it was closed, the scene before me was captivating. The rising sun cast a golden glow on the palace archway, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. I used the pathway's lines to guide the viewer's attention towards the arch, highlighting its grandeur in the warm morning light.