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FB IMG 1656190302817 Juvenile Starling being fed. Taken by Kathleen Treacy Photography Curragh Co Kildare 3rd of June 2022
Game Two young monks playing in Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu of Nepal.
09 Buddhist Monk beside praying wheels in Swayambhu Monkey Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
AA66BA70-BE28-4951-891E-CB4003562D4D Sunshine ruins
05BE5259-3374-47D9-9C91-AEF2F6C09D07 Irish sunrise
Cloud Inversion-Brocken Spectre-Mt Brandon-7368 Above the cloud at Mount Brandon Dingle Co Kerry on Wednesday June 22nd 2022 with the rare sight of a Brocken Spectre to the right of picture.Part of the iconic Faha Ridge peeping above the cloud to the left.Photo by: Noel O Neill Keywords: Brandon, Brocken Spectre, Cloud inversion, DHC
Solitude - Shubhodeep Roy The city of Kolkata stands as one of the unique centres among Indian cities. Vibrant culture and dazzling heritage with a pinch of colonial effect make it an interesting place. Hoogly river a tributary of the holy river the Ganges flows along with the city of Kolkata, before disappearing into the Bay of Bengal, the broad concrete slipway sliding towards the river called ghats form a connection between Kolkata and the Hoogly river, these ghats are a favoured destination for many to escape the rigors of city life. For more than a century people have used these to access the river for their everyday needs, from bathing, fetching water, swimming, to getting on and off boats. They also have a distinct cultural and religious significance, as many rituals of Hinduism take place next to the river. A photograph of a woman standing alone by the Baghbazar Ghaton a magical moment of dawn. Picture - Shubhodeep Roy
The Ritual In India, every year on several occasions particularly when a God or Goddess is worshipped, many people (mostly women) including children perform different rituals. Most of the rituals are performed with the sole objective for the fulfilment of personal wishes by the almighty. In this case, on an auspicious summer day scores of people after taking a dip in the holy river Ganga at Kalighat, a renowned holy place in Kolkata, India were performing a very traditional ritual of India, locally known as ‘Dondi’. They were going to the deity they worshipped with some personal wishes close to their hearts performing the ritual throughout the journey. Every year one/two participants become frenzied midway and appear to be in a state of trance. On the other hand, one/two persons do the ritual in some unique way with a belief that their very personal wishes will definitely be fulfilled through that process. Picture - Shubhodeep Roy
Hijab Is My Identity And Education Is My Right, There is an ongoing controversy related to School Uniforms where some Muslim girl students of the Indian state of Karnataka have been banned from wearing Hijabs in Schools. It resulted in many protests and counter-protests, where different people came with their uniforms saying that it's their right to wear Saffron, or whatever they like. It has now taken the form of nationwide religious controversy. But what is the exact matter? Should we even care about Religion in Schools? Is this Secularism?  Classrooms in schools are being polarised in the name of religion, The people are worried about who is wearing a hijab and who is wearing a Saffron scarf (A sign Of Hindusim). the division in the country has spread so deep that the news claims that in several schools and colleges of the Indian state of Karnataka, Hijab has been banned, due to which, many girls are not allowed to enter colleges and schools and they are not allowed to study. They protested against it and faced some counter-protests too.  In some places, the girls were harassed, and in some places, they were even denied to enter into educational institutions, Things have gotten so out of control that the Chief Minister of the Indian State Of Karnataka had to decide to close educational institutions for three days. The state’s high court, which is hearing two petitions against the ban, has restrained students from wearing “religious clothesâ€, including hijab, until it issues a ruling. The lawyers have criticised the restraining order saying it amounts to a “suspension of fundamental rights†While some also stated that "The concept of uniform is to avoid discrimination between students. There is neither place for hijab nor saffron scarves in educational institutes" Former President Of India and a great visionary APJ Abdul Kalam has said that "For great people, religion is a way to make friends: for small people, it is a tool of war." Education is a right, not a privilege. It is a fundamental right of each individual irrespective of caste, religion, sex, or economic background. Education helps an individual make informed decisions for themselves and also contribute to the progress of the society and nation. A photograph of a little Muslim girl was captured during the protests in favour of the hijab in Kolkata, India. It is very painful to note that in the name of religion, we are dividing the republic. If prayers promote peace and harmony, then, I ask myself why there is so much hatred, intolerance, and violence in the name of religion. Be it the festival of the majority or the minority, instead of love, happiness, and pleasure we witness conflicts and riots. We attempt to kill and eliminate each other simply because we have never understood the Right to Freedom of Religion guaranteed by the Indian  Constitution. Everyone has to be protected without any discrimination and the effort to divide India on the basis of religion and caste needs to stop. A photograph of such a girl who is representing millions of people around the world who are, discriminated against due to the faith they believe in. 
In A Distant Land - Shubhodep Roy (INDIA) This photograph shows a group of Afghans of the Kabuliwala Community playing cricket in the Maidan area of Kolkata, India. This image was captured on 22nd July 2021, the day after Eid celebrations, as little did they know what was awaiting their fate. On the 15th of august, Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan was captured by the Taliban seizing the country under their rule. Kolkata is home to several Afghans, more popularly known as 'Kabuliwalas', which translates to "men from Kabul". The distance between Kolkata to Kabul is 2,288 km. They have been coming to Kolkata for centuries selling dry fruits, asafoetida, and carpets, they are also in the business of lending money on interest, becoming an integral part of the micro-economy of Kolkata’s working population. The Kabuliwalas have made Kolkata their new home, a city thousands of miles away from their own homeland. The Afghan community in Kolkata, India now consists of thousands of Afghans with an uncertain future, as now they are completely trapped in a foreign land, all they can now do is to pray, pray for their families and friends back home. I was devasted when I first heard the news about the fall of Kabul, I still remember, that how cheerful those people were while playing cricket a popular game in India, as well as in Afghanistan, I couldn't even imagine what situation those people are going through due to the current situation in their country. Picture - Shubhodeep Roy
In A Distant Land - Shubhodep Roy (INDIA) This photograph shows a group of Afghans of the Kabuliwala Community playing cricket in the Maidan area of Kolkata, India. This image was captured on 22nd July 2021, the day after Eid celebrations, as little did they know what was awaiting their fate. On the 15th of august, Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan was captured by the Taliban seizing the country under their rule. Kolkata is home to several Afghans, more popularly known as 'Kabuliwalas', which translates to "men from Kabul". The distance between Kolkata to Kabul is 2,288 km. They have been coming to Kolkata for centuries selling dry fruits, asafoetida, and carpets, they are also in the business of lending money on interest, becoming an integral part of the micro-economy of Kolkata’s working population. The Kabuliwalas have made Kolkata their new home, a city thousands of miles away from their own homeland. The Afghan community in Kolkata, India now consists of thousands of Afghans with an uncertain future, as now they are completely trapped in a foreign land, all they can now do is to pray, pray for their families and friends back home. I was devasted when I first heard the news about the fall of Kabul, I still remember, that how cheerful those people were while playing cricket a popular game in India, as well as in Afghanistan, I couldn't even imagine what situation those people are going through due to the current situation in their country. I have just tried to tell the story on their behalf. At the time I have taken this photograph, I was out in the streets of Kolkata, just like any other day, hunting for subjects and looking for stories, feeling the essence of the streets. The reason this particular scene attracted me was the colours! the bright colours of their garments and their sheer dedication towards the game of cricket, I even had a little chat with them, how happy they were! as it was a Sunday and the day after the Eid celebrations, hundreds of people from the Afghan community in Kolkata, gathered in the Maidan area of Kolkata, some playing cricket, some having a picnic, and some were also singing their native songs. The true essence of friendship and bonding was looked evident in them. I have tried to locate them to enquire about their current situation, but I failed to find them, and sadly I didn't even know their name too. All I wanted was to tell their stories on their behalf. Picture: Shubhodeep Roy
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