A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know. It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer. You need less imagination to be a painter because you can invent things. But in photography everything is so ordinary; it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary. In photography, the smallest thing can be a great subject. The little, human detail can become a leading idea.

Dhirendra Swarup, the famous Indian lens man, took to photography like a bird to the skies. Born in a humble family in Kanpur (India), Dhirendra went on to become a post graduate in sociology and an expert in chemical industry. But as a profession can never outshine passion, Dhirendra’s passion towards photography continued. For a relentless 40 years, he kept his dream alive by sneaking out and capturing the wild world. When asked he said, ‘In my mind's eye, I visualize how a particular sight and feeling will appear on print. If it excites me, there is a good chance it will make a good photograph. It is an intuitive sense, an ability that comes from a lot of practice.’

According to him, God has created myriad secrets in the world. Landscapes, animals or simply the beauty of the moments. It’s a true passionate photographer who unveils these secrets for others who are not so blessed to do so. In his journey of 40 years, he has unveiled the secrets of National Parks, Bird Sanctuaries, tourist spots, places of pilgrimage and many more breathtaking places in India. We invite you to take a look at the wonders this man has created through his and the eye of his camera.