Picture Perfect Delhi contest showcases energy of city

He spoke about the effort that went into making him a winner. “Photography requires lots of patience. I went to Jama Masjid for three consecutive days during Ramzaan,before I could click this photograph,” Vashisht said.

Noted protographer and jury member Raghu Rai said: “There are interesting moments that have been captured in these photographs. The energy put together makes them alive and warm and this is what makes this city.”

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit,the chief guest at the ceremony,said: “Some of the photographs are so beautiful that I wish I could make it part of my heart. All the photos are great and the judgment of the jury cannot be doubted as it involves no less than Raghu Rai.”

Gaurav Chhabra,a chartered accountant who wants to persue photography as part-time profession,won the second prize for his frame of India Gate,with dazzling fireworks in the background. “I have got some official assignments related to Chhattrasal Stadium,and want to pursue it seriously,” he said.

Himanshu Khanna,a Class X student and perhaps the youngest of consolation prize winner,said: “ I have an eye for different things and I want to be a professional photographer.”

Among the winners was The Indian Express photojournalist Ravi Kanojia,whose entry of a baoli in Nizamuddin won him the fourth prize.

The government received 24,000 enteries in the past one month and gave out one first,three second,five third,25 fourth and 150 consolation prizes.

The event ended with the official anthem of Delhi government,“Salamat rahey,roashan rahey hai sabki dua Dilli,” composed and sung by Astitva.

Reporter is a student of EXIMS