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The Dusty Mic Chronicles

Photography, Streets and Journeys

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 record some podcast episodes from the street and some from my little office. www.rajivchopra.in

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11:43

There were no lizards at Jama Masjid, Delhi.

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/06/01

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

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2:32

Substack Half-Dead: Walking in Ballimaran

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/28

This 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

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9:07

And then you need to edit your photos

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/24

Editing 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

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8:21

Can you truly become invisible on the street?

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/17

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

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2:03

Substack Half Dead: In Dunagiri

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/14

I 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

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14:16

Live from the field: Janpath

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/10

I 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

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7:55

Zen. Heat. Dust. Photography.

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/05/03

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

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11:20

Photography and the "P-Word."

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/03/29

In this podcast episode, I ask you to consider, or reconsider, what your definition of obscenity is, as applicable to humanity, society, and photography. I will continue this topic later. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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7:36

That strange little thing called 'Aura.'

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/03/22

Aura is strange. It is almost impossible to define but you know it when you encounter it. I examine - briefly - Walter Benjamin and Roland Barthes and include an image by Eugene Atget as a case. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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9:06

Imagine, if you will, a world without images.

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/03/15

I based this episode on a book called "Time & Light," set in a post-apocalyptic future in a place called Fullerton, where photographs are banned. Imagine, if you will, a world without images. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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10:48

What does the future hold?

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/03/05

What does the future hold for photography? Based on an abstract of James Mudd's talk, 'A Photographer's Dream,' I wonder if the obsession with technology will ease or not. Or, will we think about art? Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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7:18

Make me a pro, dear camera!

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/03/01

I met a young lady who wished to buy a camera, then asked if the camera would make her a pro. There is much more to becoming a pro than the camera. You must learn to use the camera and you must also learn to build your craft. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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11:34

Build your muscle memory. Else...

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/02/22

In this episode, I talk about the importance of deliberate practice and building your muscle memory. If you do not do this, then your skills will atrophy and you will forget everything. Expertise takes effort. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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11:47

Dhyana & Photography

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/02/15

Dhyana, being in the Zen mode, in the flow: call it what you want. When you are in this mode, and it is difficult, your work will get better! Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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12:54

Discipline is more than a stick on the bum!

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/02/08

Discipline is more than a caning, and I have been caned often! When you find the field you love, more often than not, you will find the discipline to follow your passion. You will also find the time! Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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8:39

Be like a hunter, but don't kill people!

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/02/01

In this podcast episode, I draw parallels between a hunter's mindset and a photographer's. Photographers can learn a lot from people like Jim Corbett. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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7:33

Don't jump on the corpse.....

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/01/25

I based this podcast on an incident that took place a few years back, when a photographer jumped on the corpses of Bangladeshi men. If you are a biased individual and allow your prejudice to dominate your thought process, it will affect your work. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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9:20

Stop that 'Chinki, Chinki' b******t.

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/01/18

Discrimination seems to be endemic to humans. A young man from Tripura died when he objected to drunk rowdies in North India calling him 'Chinki.' Humanism is a better policy or approach to adopt. But always remember - better photography begins with humanity. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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11:11

Looking ahead to 2026. Part Two

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/01/11

This episode, hopefully, is a more cheerful and optimistic view of what needs to be done - by me -in 2026. We can hold on to hope, even if the situation seems grim. Get full access to Tramping the Dusty Roads at www.rajivchopra.in/subscribe

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11:23

Time & technology change culture.

The Dusty Mic Chronicles ·

2026/01/08

Even though politicians are scum, we can learn from them.Politicians are scum, and there is almost nothing anyone can do or say to change my mind. Yet, even if we detest their morals, we must admire their administrative and other related skills.I used politicians’ techniques to promote our business. Years back, when I was a young Area Sales Manager, selling our products in Uttar Pradesh (a crazy state in North India) and trying to develop our business in the state’s rural areas, I spent considerable

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