The Solitary Reaper:
Luzina: Kashmir, but also, Sikkim and Bastar in Chattisgarh.
Sheetal: What is so special about Bastar?
Luzina: Well, it is famous for its waterfalls and caves but other than that, I like it for its hidden treasure. Hidden
treasure being the lesser known places in and around Bastar, mainly waterfalls only.Also Bastar is famous for
its Dusshera. Sometime back I started a photowalk for Bastar Dusshera by the name Click Bastar and only 20
people showed up. But now it has almost over 150 members and a very close friend of mine heads it now.
Sheetal: The most important question of all, how do you fund your trips?
Luzina: Well, before I became a traveller, I had a boring yet well paying 9-5 job. So I used to save all my income
since I never had any other interest besides travelling.
Now, we have CLICK BASTAR as a registered Photographer’s Welfare Society and we also undertake many
projects on a collective basis. On one such event, I met a very senior photographer from Bastar, although he
never published himself but his work was great. We founded a company together, Team Work Creations and we
make short films and documentaries under this banner and whatever we earn from it, funds our next trip.
Sheetal: What advice would you like to give to solo travellers?
Luzina: Well, the only advice I would give is - don’t think too much. Don’t worry about anything going wrong.
And wherever you go, embrace the people, their culture and their lifestyle. Don’t take anything in a negative way.
Trust me, all that is coming your way is good, so enjoy everything.
Chitrakote Nikon D7000 15mm F/7.1 1/15s ISO200
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