Mahesh Kulkarni | Disability - Person with Speech and Hearing Impairment | India

Just a tiny fledgling discovering the world.

The Story behind the Shot:

Mahesh, a deaf photographer from Pune, Maharashtra, communicates using Indian Sign Language and has a deep love for photography—especially capturing birds. He discovered the Global Ability Photography Challenge on Instagram and was instantly inspired to participate. One of his most cherished moments was witnessing the birth of baby birds, a scene that filled him with joy and inspired him to capture it through his camera. For Mahesh, photography is a way to share the beauty he sees with the world and to connect with others through his art.