Ode to the crazy ones

By Kieran

 Ode to the Crazy Ones



Artwork and original poem inspired by the once-in-lifetime wildlife photo by Gautam Khirade. 

Here's to the crazy ones who give their all to hone their craft
Wild life photographers who wait patiently in the cold draught

For that once in a lifetime photo that captures the raw side of nature
That freezes the frame to encapsulates life's struggle sans literature

You have to be ready because there are no second chances or retakes
The reward is a moonshot that brooks neither excuses nor mistakes

What we fail to see is the hours spent without any immediate rewards
They do it for the love it, neither for the recognition nor the records

Footnote: Here is the photo that inspired today’s artwork




Comments

Anonymous said…
Keep going, dear Kieran! There is always more to learn! (WhatsApp comment from a dear old friend in Woodside, CA)
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Kieran said…
Happy Thanksgiving, Tom. I am a better person for having known you and having the privilege to be counted among your friends. God bless - Kieran
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Gautam is an amazing photographer. I have seen his kingfisher hunting fish photos. Really amazing. 👌 (WhatsApp comment from a school friend)
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Kieran said…
Yes, Sanjeev. Some of these photographers are very dedicated and the results are out of this world . Lucky to have such people sharing their talents for free - Kieran
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Anonymous said…
So very true...not only do they capture the beauty of God's Creation, but they also do a social service in bringing to light man's blatant destruction of it...they are heroes of peace! 👏🏼♥️ (WhatsApp comment from a dear cousin in Bangalore)
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Kieran said…
Very true. By educating people they are spreading the value of preserving God’s creation. May their tribe increase - Kieran
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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