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I try to tell stories through my photographs. I hope you like them.
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Lost in the stars, found in the quiet.
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#sony #sonya7iv #sonyalpha

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Dreams often come late these nights.

🗺️ Saranda Tasara , Nayagarh

Save this if you love star gazing.

Night skies in Odisha are getting more vulnerable than the IUCN red list.
Salvaging what I can find. First image is a stack of 200 photos for the star trails and second a small stack to capture the milkyway, wasn’t successful though.
The foreground was shot using natural as well as the lights from my car and torch as well.

#odishatourismofficial @natgeotravellerindia @nikonasia #star #instagram

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The turning point for this project wasn’t finding the perfect morning light. It was the day the fishermen finally stopped treating Ranvir (@ranvirdeb) like a tourist and just went back to work. You don't get that kind of access on day one. When the camera finally becomes secondary to simply showing up, that’s when the real images happen.

🎧 Listen to the complete episode at the link in our bio.

#GroundGlassAtelier #DocumentaryPhotography #VisualStorytelling #PhotoDocumentary #LifeAtPentakatha

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We often feel the need to over-explain our subjects. But some of the strongest frames are the quietest. Ranvir (@ranvirdeb) talks about getting out of the way and letting the sheer physical reality of the fishermen do the heavy lifting. If the observation is honest, the photograph carries its own weight.

🎧 Episode 4 is available now. Link in bio.

#GroundGlassAtelier #DocumentaryPhotography #VisualStorytelling #PhotoDocumentary #LifeAtPenthakata

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You can shoot the postcard version of Puri in five minutes. The reality takes a lot longer. Ranvir (@ranvirdeb) spent over a year returning to the Penthakata shoreline before the daily rhythm of the community finally opened up to him. You can't force good documentary work, you have to wait for the environment to accept you.

🎧 Listen to Episode 4 at the link in our bio.

#GroundGlassAtelier #DocumentaryPhotography #VisualStorytelling #PhotoDocumentary #LifeAtPentakatha

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WE’RE BACK. And What a way to RESTART.

After a five-month pause, Coastline Productions’ City Walks is back and today reminded us exactly why we started this in the first place.

More than 20 people. Different ages. Different cameras. Different stories. But one shared curiosity—to look at the city a little differently.

It was genuinely wonderful to see photography enthusiasts from every age group show up and give their best to the challenges. Some are growing with their cameras, learning with every frame. Some have been doing this purely out of passion. And some are simply discovering what their camera and their own perspective can do.

What made today even more special was what happened after the walk. Everyone had something to say—what they saw, what they felt, what they learned, and how the walk made them look at photography differently.

No boring lectures. No classrooms. No right or wrong frames.

Just people, cameras, conversations, challenges, and a lot of good vibes.

Just vibes and verses.

And yes, we’re already moving to the next chapter.

📍 NEXT CITY WALK: GOSHANI WALK, PURI

A walk into the stories, traditions, people and visual culture surrounding Puri’s Goshani tradition.

See you on the next walk.

City Walks : an initiative by Coastline Productions.

#citywalks #coastlineproductions #photowalk #photography #khandagiri

[citywalk, Bhubaneswar, Bbsr, photowalk, photography, cinematography, documentation, documentary, coastline productions]

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Life at Pentakatha by Ranvir Deb

While the rest of Puri caters to pilgrims and tourists, the fishing community of Pentakatha exists in quiet contrast. Tucked away from the postcard version of the coastline, it is a space that is raw, resilient, and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the sea.

Photographer Ranvir spent over a year building genuine familiarity and trust within the community to document the unseen backbone of the town’s seafood supply. Mornings here start long before sunrise. As the boats return from the dark water, the air grows heavy with the scent of salt, fish, and relentless labor.

By bypassing the expected establishing shots, this series focuses on the people who actually keep this shoreline alive. It captures their daily physical grind, their brief moments of rest, and their intimate bond with the water. Ultimately, this is not just a story about fishing, it is a visual record of belonging, and a way of life shaped entirely by tides, time, and tradition.

Volume 2, Essay 02.

Full documentary at the link in bio. Podcast dropping on October 6, 2026.

Photographs by @ranvirdeb
Curated by @amritpanigrahy for @groundglass.atelier

#LifeAtPenthakata #GroundGlassDocumentaries #ArtOfDeliberateSeeing #PhotoEssay #DocumentaryPhotography

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I am truly honoured and grateful to receive the 2nd Prize in the State-Level Photography Competition, organised by the Government of Odisha. This achievement is a special milestone in my journey as a photographer and a reminder that passion, dedication, and hard work always have meaning. I sincerely thank everyone who supported and encouraged me throughout this journey. This recognition motivates me to keep exploring, creating, and telling meaningful stories through my photographs. I accept this achievement with humility and look forward to capturing many more stories through my lens.

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Rice drying beneath the afternoon sun in a village of Koraput, Odisha.

Shot Using The 15mm UltraWide Lens of @nothing Phone (4a) Pro. | Powered By @snapdragonofficial

#withnothing #villagelife #shotonsnapdragon #streetphotography #streetlife

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Interested people can inbox me right away.

Let’s bring the PHOTOWALK culture back 🤗🤗

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The Last Monday of Shravan 🕉️

Today marks the last Monday of Shravan — the final Shravan Somvara, a day considered especially sacred to Lord Shiva.

Mahadev 🙌🏻

It is believed that throughout Shravan, devotees seek Shiva’s blessings through prayer, fasting and quiet reflection. The last Monday carries a special sense of completion — a moment to offer gratitude for what has been, surrender what feels heavy, and step forward with renewed faith.

Mahadev 🙌🏻

As Shravan draws to a close, may Mahadev give us the strength to accept what we cannot control, the courage to face what lies ahead, and the wisdom to remain grounded through it all.

Grateful to @ranvirdeb for his precious time. Known him since I could write the spelling of my own name. 25+ years or I can’t remember, an eternity. Thank you for staying the same.
Compassionate and always giving. Be it knowledge or anything else.

A quiet prayer. A grateful heart. 🔱

Har Har Mahadev. Om Namah Shivaya. 🙏

#fujifilm #bhubaneswar #lingaraj #framewithfujifilm #Mahadev

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Sunday afternoon today at Walking BookFairs was about exploring photography as a medium of storytelling and seeing the world with new eyes✨

Many thanks to photographer @ranvirdeb for conducting this session and huge shoutout to everyone who joined us✨

Stay tuned for more updates on the many fabulous events we host at our bookstores and join us. See you soon ✨

[Photography Workshop, Photography, Storytelling, Art And Culture, Community, Events, Bhubaneswar, Bookstore, Sunday, Books]

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