Fall colors of Michigan

May 30 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm UTC+5.5

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.

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Frames of Japan: Streets, Sakura and Stories

May 2 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm UTC+5.5

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.

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YPS International Salon 2026 Exhibition & Award Ceremony

Apr 25 & 26 | 10:30 AM – 6 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

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

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The Pantanal – Land of the Jaguar

April 25 @ 3:00 pm 5:00 pm UTC+5.5

Wildlife Presentation | Saturday, 25 Apr | 3:00 PM | Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Presentation by:
Dr Ajit Huilgol

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!

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A Journey through United States

YPS Saturday Meet | Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Travel Photography | Google Meet

March 21 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm UTC+5.5

Presentation by: Raju A K

The presentation is about a remarkable journey by road that covered more than 3500 Kms in about 30 days through the city scapes of NewYork to the Pacific Shores along the legendary west coast Highway One.  Then the adventure turned inland to the glittering city of Vegas and then into the  canyon country of the United States landscapes shaped by time, light, and silence. 

The vast depths of Grand Canyon National Park, the towering sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, the surreal rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park, and the sculpted beauty of Antelope Canyon. These landscapes, carved over millions of years by the persistent flow of the Colorado River and the forces of nature, form one of the most dramatic geological theatres on Earth. 

This presentation is a glimpse into that journey — a road trip through towering cities,  time, light, and wilderness, where every sunrise, every canyon bend, and every starry night told its own story.

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