Kolkata is one the greatest photography havens for shutterbugs!
The city of joy is famous for its delicacies, relaxed way of life, and historical significance for the modern formation of the country. The metropolis is home to several relevant freedom fighters, musicians, artists, and intellectuals. Besides, it is the home to several colonial structures reminiscent of the early 19th and 20th centuries, it is an absolute treasure trove for street photographs or photography enthusiasts in general. The unique vibe of the city has made it the subject of several feature films by many renowned filmmakers from all over the world, but its varied architecture and vibrant people make it the perfect location for extended photo-walk with friends or even alone. The list contains sites from all over the city covering all sorts of locations.
When one pictures the city of Kolkata the image of Kolkata, one can conjure up the image of this particular icon, the white marble that surrounds this structure and the size of the people around it is a personification of the charm of the city.
One the most popular spots for photography Kumartuli is the place where the idols for the main festival of the year are made, it is a location that dates back many years, even today locals and tourists alike gather around the narrow lanes of Kumartuli right before ‘Durga Puja’ to catch a glimpse of the inmate process of sculpting the image of the deity.
Situated at the central part of the city right at the cusp of the iconic ‘Howrah Bridge’ , the Mullick ghat and its flower market is a spot frequented by photographers as from the ghat there is a beautiful view of the bridge on the banks of the Hooghly river and the flower market right beside it offers a variety of color pallets for those searching for extra dimension and color depth in their images, it also a very populated area where several morning rituals and the day to day life of common people of the city can be observed very keenly.