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In this podcast, I discuss my views on photography, the streets, journeys - mostly in India, and aspects of Indian history and society. And maybe a few conversations with people on the street. I will... more
FAQs about The Dusty Mic Chronicles:How many episodes does The Dusty Mic Chronicles have?The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.
June 15, 2026Photography in the world of surveillance.Surveillance cameras are sprouting everywhere, and the state has become overbearing. How does this affect people and society? How will these changes affect your behavior as a photographer, and what new stories will emerge? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more13minPlay
June 07, 2026Jobless in the Heat and DustJobless in the heat and dust. India's unemployment rate is skyrocketing and may cause upheaval in the near future. Can you capture such stories before chaos hits? Or do you photograph the event when the explosion occurs? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more12minPlay
June 02, 2026Substack Half Dead: Goat MarketJoin me on a short walk through the chaotic goat market just before Eid at Jama Masjid, Delhi Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more3minPlay
June 01, 2026There were no lizards at Jama Masjid, Delhi.We are in the middle of a torrid summer. Summers are going to become worse and people must become aware of what is happening. What should humble photographers do to mitigate against the impact of severe heat? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more12minPlay
May 28, 2026Substack Half-Dead: Walking in BallimaranThis is an Instax Mini Evo Cinema video of a walk in Ballimaran, Delhi, the old home of Mirza Ghalib. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more3minPlay
May 24, 2026And then you need to edit your photosEditing is not the final step in the process of 'making a photo.' The final step is sharing that image with the world, either as a print or on social media. Editing, like presenting, involves choices and compromises that you must make. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more10minPlay
May 17, 2026Can you truly become invisible on the street?In this episode, I talk about the challenge of becoming invisible, or becoming a part of the landscape, when doing street or travel photography. The challenge is to get people to accept your presence on the street. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more9minPlay
May 14, 2026Substack Half Dead: In DunagiriI walked up the hill in Dunagiri, Uttarakhand, and met a sadhu, the priest of a small temple. We had a brief but fascinating conversation. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more3minPlay
May 10, 2026Live from the field: JanpathI was in the market in Janpath, New Delhi, where I reflected on photography, waiting, and 'the decisive moment.' Capturing the decisive moment requires patience, active watching, and anticipation. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more15minPlay
May 03, 2026Zen. Heat. Dust. Photography.Photography in the heat and dust of Delhi's summer is unpleasant and can be torture. Can you use these difficult conditions to create stories? Can you lift yourself above your misery to create stories? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe...more8minPlay
FAQs about The Dusty Mic Chronicles:How many episodes does The Dusty Mic Chronicles have?The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.