An Exclusive Interview with Kamalesh Das

I am honored that my photograph is selected as the winner of Photo of the Month, 3rd Place in a prestigious magazine like Light and composition.

It was taken in one of my all-time favorite places for portrait photography “Lepcheka”. The old man in the photograph is Mr. Pemba who welcomes us to the village on the celebration of Losar, the new year of Tibetan Buddhism. Actually every year there is an archery competition held in Lepchaka during Losar. We went there to get some photograph.

On reaching there I took some shots of their celebration and while roaming in the village I found Pemba uncle who is one of the old handsome guy of the village. I like the costume of the old man who wears the dress of traditional Lepcha community. The smile on his face shows the spirit of the day.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="330"] For Your Smile, by Kamalesh Das[/caption]

First of all I would like to give thanks all of them. Without their good wishes and blessing I cannot reach this place. A single like button is an appreciation to me. Still now I believe that photography is a continuous process. Every day you can learn at least something if you have the hunger and zeal for it. I never hesitate asking a question to anyone whom I believe an expert in his/her work. A lot of photographer friends help me a lot in my journey. I belong to a good family and friend circle. Their constant support is always worthwhile.

Every person loves his native place. But really speaking, my Bengal has a vast cultural and natural diversity. Different religious celebrations have given me different taste in respect of spiritual essence. On the other hand West Bengal has a diverse geological aspect. From Himalayan mountain
region to beaches of Bay of Bengal and from platue region to jungle of dooars provide a lot of opportunity for portrait, landscape, macro and different genre of photography.

Though I like to take every moment in front of me but I like portraits and macro works very much.

Yes I frame the photograph in my eyes first and then I go for it. It helps me to save time a lot. Pre conceived idea or visualization is just like homework before the exam.

No, I never exhibited my work till now.

No, I am not involved with any photography organization, though we are thinking of making an organizations in our city. Hopefully in near future we can exhibit our works there.

I believe photography is continuous process. See the work of others, discuss with your senior photographers, and friends. Do not hesitate to ask a question. And do not be geek about your camera and lenses. Just keep clicking.