Sai Mohith | Disability – Low Vision

Fishermen casting their nets in the twilight glow of the Godavari River, with the bridge elegantly silhouetted in the background.

The Story behind the Shot: Bujanga Prasada Sai Mohith Vissa is from Kakinada, a small town in Andhra Pradesh. Mohith had vision only in one eye since his birth, while vision in his second eye deteriorated through the years. Since he was young, Mohith had a deep fascination with nature and wildlife, that nurtured his passion in photography. “I cannot express the immense satisfaction that I got when I first shot through the viewfinder of the camera”, says Mohith. He first started with a phone camera, but his doting uncle gifted him a Nikon D3500 with an 18-55mm, which he used to click this picture. Mohith explains, “coming from a coastal region, I started capturing the struggles of fishermen on boats in the sea as well as the river. Capturing these amazing moments of their hard work and grit has always given me immense pleasure”. Mohith has recently suffered retina detachment in his other eye, leading to a 70% loss in vision. Demotivated, Mohith felt his belief in his photography start to fade away, as his ability to recognise colours diminished. When his friend mentioned the Global Ability Photography Challenge to him, it became a ray of hope and motivation for him, and a chance to cherish a past moment in his life. “Recognition is important for everyone, disabled or otherwise, and I’m grateful for this opportunity” concludes Mohith.