YPS Saturday Meet | Travel Presentation | Sat, 13 Jun | 7:00 PM | Google Meet
Ranthan Karak, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, is a remote Himalayan landscape where silence, scale, and stillness shape the travel. Through a collection of photographs and personal narratives, Raksha Nagaraj shares her journey across this lesser-known region, from snow-covered ridges and changing mountain light to isolated temples, forests, and fleeting moments encountered along the trail.
Rather than focusing on technical photography, the session explores how landscapes can be observed, felt, and interpreted through images. It reflects on the emotions of being in vast mountain spaces, the challenge of capturing atmosphere and scale, and the small details that often become the strongest stories. Through these visual narratives, the talk invites the audience to slow down, look closely, and experience the Himalayas beyond just scenery.
YPS Saturday Meet | Travel Presentation | Sat, 30 May | 7:00 PM | Google Meet
Presentation by: Dr Maddur Badrinath
Fall color photography in the US is very popular and a favorite of any photographer. You may not have to go far to see the colors. A basic camera gear is enough to capture a good picture. A good planning with color map of the region sets you up for the right time to go and shoot. In some areas the colors last for more than a month and in few areas it will last for a week.
This presentation will help you in planning your trip and how you can creatively use the colors to make good pictures.
Travel Presentation | Saturday, 02 May | 7:00 PM | Google Meet
Presentation by: Dr Prashanth Kulkarni
This presentation captures Dr Kulkarni’s travel experience in Japan through the lens of photography, focusing on the art of planning a trip and exploring the country during the iconic sakura (cherry blossom) season. It showcases the blend of preparation and spontaneity that shapes a photographer’s journey — from selecting locations to timing visits with the fleeting bloom.
Through a street photography perspective, the presentation highlights how Japan’s urban charm, cultural nuances, and everyday moments transform beneath a canopy of blossoms. It aims to inspire thoughtful travel and visual storytelling, offering insight into how careful planning can reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Exhibition | Award Ceremony | Conferring Honorary YPS | Conferring Service Awards | Honoring Distinction Holders
Program: Wildlife Slideshow: The Pantanal – Land of the Jaguar by Dr Ajit Huilgol, 25 Apr 2026, 3:00 PM Award Ceremony: 26 Apr 2026, 11:00 AM onwards Followed by: Conferring Hon YPS, Conferring Service Awards, & Honoring Distinction Holders
Salon Chairperson: Anitha Mysore Salon Secretary: Kakade M S
The Pantanal is the best place on earth to see wild jaguars, especially along the Cuiaba River. It is also home to capybara (the world’s largest rodent), giant otters and other exotic creatures like caiman, giant anteater, tapir, marsh deer, ocelots, and over 650 species of birds, including the jabiru stork – the symbol of the Pantanal! Simply put, the Pantanal is arguably South America’s finest wildlife-spotting destination!
