Swaying trees, the sun shining on the head, and water splashing are probably some of the scenes that our eyes crave a lot during summer. And while we change our decor to embrace summer in all its forms, these scenes deserve to be on your coffee table, too! So, here in, we are talking about those photobooks that depict summers that you might want to keep on your coffee table or just go through this season!
The Opium of Time by Sunhil Sippy
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This photo book by the photographer and filmmaker is an ode to life in Mumbai. However, there are many glimpses of summer in this book. Be it the breathtaking picture of a boy diving into the Arabian Sea near the Gateway of India, Gigaun Chowpatty, Nariman Point, or more, they give you glimpses of summer in Mumbai!
Witness: Kashmir 1986-2016 edited by Sanjay Kak
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While summer might seem uncommon to a place like Kashmir, turning on the pages of Witness reveals its beauty in summer. Edited by the documentary filmmaker Sanjay Kak, this photo book contains 200 images taken by nine photographers over three decades. While the book chooses to showcase Kashmir's grim reality, it also takes into account its summer beauty!
Scenic Views Of India Photography Book by Amelia Summers
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Scenic Views of India Photography Book is all about the captivating landscapes of India, and some of them beautifully depict summers in a diverse country. The book has glimpses of lush valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and sunsets, along with mountains and hills! The images also represent India's rich cultural heritage.
A Way into India by Raghubir Singh
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One of the best and most underrated photo books by Raghubir Singh, A Way into India is a journey in India that he has showcased using the red ambassador car. The photos range from temples, monsoon rains, paddy fields, tea plantations, elephants and much more. Singh was popular for colour photography, and even in this photo book, he has maintained the colour street photography in a way that makes you fall in love with India’s summer!
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