Venkatesh Kannan | Disability - Person with Speech and Hearing Impairment | Chennai - India

Freedom

About the Picture

This striking photograph captures a moment of freedom and motion as a flock of pigeons takes flight across a vast, open beach. The lone figure standing in the distance against the golden sky adds a sense of solitude and wonder, evoking themes of peace and connection with nature. The balance between stillness and chaos — the person grounded amidst the flurry of wings — creates a powerful visual harmony.

About the Artist

Venkatesh Kannan, a deaf photographer from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, brings his unique perspective to everyday scenes, transforming them into powerful visual stories. His keen observation and love for street life shine through in this shot, taken through a vehicle windshield — an artistic choice that adds a layer of storytelling and emotion to his work. Through his photography, Venkatesh celebrates movement, colour, and the pulse of urban India.