World Photography Day Celebrated by Virajpet Journalists’ Association

Madikeri Aug. 20: In the current era when everyone is a photographer, renowned photographer and bird expert Dr. S.V. Narasimhan called for an effort to focus on the photos they take and add "value".

Kodagu Journalists' Association and Virajpet Taluk Journalists' Association in collaboration with the NSS unit of Sant Annamma Degree College, Virajpet, inaugurated the "World Photography Day-2026" organized by clicking a photograph with a camera at the Sant Annamma Degree College auditorium.

In the old days when photography was done using film rolls, photographers and journalists were identified separately. The entire dimension of photography has changed since the advent of digital photography. Narasimhan said that quality photography is now possible with high-tech mobile phones.

He advised those interested in photography to get interested in the subtle “microphotography”, saying that hundreds of small living things like insects, butterflies, frogs, etc. are very surprising. Through microphotography, it is possible to see a fascinating and surprising living world. Those interested in photography do not need cameras at present. They can achieve this through mobile phones. Dr. Narasimhan appealed to people to do something to add value to their photography and to write beautiful captions in Kannada for the photos they take, saying that currently, there is a greater opportunity for anyone to become an amateur photographer instead of a professional.

Veerajpet Akram Sakrama Samiti President R.K. Abdul Salam said that photographs are an influential medium to convey the happenings of society ,He said that some photographs published during the Diddalli struggle were helpful in providing shelter to the refugees there.

Former soldier N.K. Salam said that after joining the army as a soldier in the Kargil sector, he had photographed programs related to the army during his service. He recalled those days that there were no retakes. Senior journalist Mandibele Rajanna said that in the past, the need for photographers was more apparent when reporting news for newspapers. He opined that in the current era, everyone with a mobile phone is becoming a journalist, and he said that students have the opportunity to identify themselves as amateur journalists.

Rev. Fr. Madalaimuthu, Manager of Sant Annamamma Educational Institutions, said that the first World Photography Day was celebrated on August 19, 1839. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads in all aspects. However, AI cannot match the creativity of humans and wished that everyone should work towards building a better society through valuable images and writings.

Kodagu Journalists Association President Anil H.T. said that the third Photography Day of the Sangha is being celebrated. Earlier, it was celebrated in Kushalnagar and Madikeri. Nowadays, all journalists are photographers. He said that any news published in newspapers gains further importance through a photograph accompanying it.

Madhosh Poovaiah, President of Virajpet Taluk Journalists Association, who presided over the event, said that photographs always keep the beautiful moments of life alive.

Award Presentation

B.G. Ananthashayana, Consulting Editor of Shakti Newspaper, presented the Best Photography Award for Human Values, established by his daughter Dr. Anushree for her “Happiness Dental Clinic”, to Shakti Deputy Editor Ujjwal Ranjith; Social worker Mandibele Rajanna, in the name of his parents Mandibele Dyavamma and Shamanna, presented the Humanitarian Report Award for the lives of the tribals, to M.A. Sukumar of Shakti Newspaper; the award for the best videography depicting the natural beauty of the monsoon season was given to Hanif, Cameraman of Kodagu Channel; and G.M. Mahendra, Owner of Gundukutti Estate, presented the award to his father G.M. Mohan Award for the report on the coffee industry was presented to Vinod Mudagadde.

On the same occasion, photographer Vishwa Guddemane, who held his 40th photography exhibition on the occasion of Photography Day, and Mukkatira Deena Poovanna, an amateur photographer from Virajpet, who exhibited photos of wildlife, especially butterflies, through digital photos, were honored and honored.

At the ceremony, Rev. Fr. Madalai Muthu, Mandibele Rajanna, Abdul Salam, N.K. Salam were honored and honored.

The general secretary of the association, Suresh Biligeri, founder president S.A. Muralidhar, and principal of Sant Annamma Educational Institutions College, Trupti Bopanna were present on the stage.

Virajpet Taluk Sangha Secretary Usha Pritam compered the program. Anil H.T. Welcomed. The honorees were introduced by Anusha, Tommy Thomas, Rehman, Naveen Chinnappa, Shashi Maggula, K.S. Anil Kumar. Lecturer Shanti Bhushan proposed vote of thanks. Kushalnagar Taluk Journalists Association President B.C. Dinesh, Ponnampet Taluk Journalists Association President Raj Kushalappa, Somwarpet Taluk Journalists Association President Harish participated.

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