The world would have been incomplete, insipid and boring without photography. Photography gives us an opportunity to see the world from a different perspective. We may see things or people but fail to observe and absorb the story behind them. And those very nuances are captured by a photographer and then presented before the world.
A photographer from Arunachal Pradesh has been telling various tales of Tawang through his lenses. Jambey Dondu, a nature lover and social worker, has captured various ‘Assets of Tawang’ in his camera which are a sheer treat to the eyes. So on the occasion of World Photography Day, let’s explore the beauty of Tawang through the lens of Jambey Dondu.
Tawang Through the lenses of Jambey Dondu
Mother nature can be unbelievable. Look at these beautiful mushrooms for instance. These are Pleurocybella porrigens also known as Angel Wing. It is a species of fungus in the Marasmiaceae family. And the people of Tawang often eat this a source of proteins.
Tawang is a colouful place and this coral is the proof. Clavaria zollingeri, commonly known as the violet coral is a widely distributed species of fungus. It produces striking tubular, purple to pinkish-violet bodies that grow up to 10 cms from the surface.
Spiranthes sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese spiranthes, is a species of orchid. This beautiful flower blooms in the month of August to October. It’s like a beautiful chain of petals around the stem.
Wild Strawberries of Tawang are like beauty with additives. These not only look good, but taste even better. And the local residents often put their medicinal qualities to use.
Tourists from across the world know the people of Northeast India for their hospitable nature. Their warm and welcoming nature never fail to make tourists at home. And the people of Tawang are no different. Look at this adorable Monpa couple, for instance.
Arunachal being a biodiversity hotspot, shelters many species of enchanting creatures. One of them is this mesmerizing pit viper.
How can one not mention about the snow clad mountains of Arunachal when it is like a mini heaven on earth. The photographer has beautifully captured this shot which gives us a sense of tranquility.
Also do not miss out on the interview of veteran photographer Bidya Sagar Baruah and the tips and tricks of Food Photography by Sisir Kumar on Discover East.
(Twitter handle of Jambey Dondu is the source of all the the photographs in this write up.)
