50 Sri Ram Mandir Road was the most famous address in the Indian photographic scenario for nearly 50 odd years. Today you will not find that remarkable spacious cottage, which was known as the Head Quarters of the Federation of Indian Photography. The memories of those fortunate days of frequenting this place and interacting with the man who shaped the destiny of photography in India is something which time may never erode.
Discerning, electric and charismatic, Dr. G. Thomas defined Indian photography through 40 years of the last century. An arbiter of good composition, he wove pictorial nuances in fine monochromes, most of which were landscapes and outdoor genre. His no-horizons-are too-far-to- cross approach made him reach great heights. Photographer, Physician, Painter, Photography Administrator, Editor of Viewfinder, Author of books, Dr. Thomas was honored by all the top photographic organizations of the world for his achievements in photographic organization and excellent photography. His 520 acceptations from 100 odd pictures with innumerable awards, among which the Saltorius Medal from Austria for pictorial photography, the FIAP Service Gold Medal, PSA Journalistic - Silver Medal and one-man shows in Sweden, China, Sri Lanka and South Vietnam among others are landmarks.
What, then, are the sine quo non of leadership ? It is said that among many other things the three outstanding
characteristics of efficient and effective leadership are 1. ability, 2. enthusiasm and 3. a sense of responsibility.
Feb., 1967, Viewfinder, Official journal of FIP
Pictures are media for the telepathic impact of the artist’s mind over that of the viewer.
Sept. 1951, The Viewfinder Bulletin of the MPS.
The 17th of April 1993 marked the end of a glorious chapter. A decade has passed since. Fond memories of a personality, of an exemplary artist, of a relentless administrator, etched in memory lives on. Dear Doc, you continue to inspire.
Thanks a Million
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Askary Awards for 2022 was participated by 38 young photo artists from Karnataka. The eminent jury selected the portfolios of Mr. Shravan BM, Mangalore and that of Mr. Vivek Gowda, Mangalore for the Askary Awards for 2022. The Askary Awards were presented in a function held at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath on August 20, 2022.
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