In deserted remains of an old Portugese fort in Mumbai, India, i found dozens of gourds lying in an open field surrounded by spooky walls. Quite an unexpected location to find such a thing. Soon while exploring the vicinity, found the locals who use if for extracting fluids through tree bark.

Canon EOS 450D, 1/50 sec at f/5.6, 18 mm, ISO 100
The Tale of Bizarre Tankards, by Siddhant Chauhan

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | November 20
Photo of the Day Award Category: Still Life Photography
Photograph Location: Mumbai | India

Photographer: Siddhant Chauhan (New Delhi, India) Registered
Siddhant Chauhan is a full time communications professional based out of New Delhi, India and a photographer by passion. Siddhant believes “a photograph is an expression of inner self and captures a moment in time.” Photojournalism is the fuel for his inspiration. As an amateur photographer, Siddhant aspires to attain a level where he will be able to tell breath taking stories through his lenses. These photographs are the initial milestones on his journey to become a story teller. It’s a feeling of immense pleasure to bring new perspective to everything we see in a day to day life though his shots. Siddhant is still learning every day and continue to grow with every shot he clicks.

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