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Episode 47 of Photo Country Podcast: Exploring the World through Photography with Mr. Vivek Patwardhan

In episode 47 of the Photo Country podcast, the host has an in-depth conversation with guest Mr. Vivek Patwardhan, a guru in the HR and learning profession who also has a passion for photography, writing, and poetry. Mr. Patwardhan shares his journey in photography, which started with capturing images using his phone on Facebook, and the importance of active hobbies like writing and sketching. He talks about the unintended discovery of passion in different fields such as podcasting and provides insightful thoughts about the corporate world's perspective towards imagery and symbolism. The episode ends with a teaser for the next episode featuring a wildlife photographer, Dev Anand Paul.

00:10 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:27 Getting to Know Mr. Vivek Patwardhan

00:50 The Art of Photography and Its Importance

01:17 Starting the Conversation with Mr. Vivek Patwardhan

03:57 Exploring Mr. Vivek Patwardhan's Artistic Journey

07:21 The Role of Creativity in Mr. Vivek Patwardhan's Life

10:47 Mr. Vivek Patwardhan's Introduction to Photography

11:56 The Art of Street Photography

15:58 The Intersection of Coaching and Creativity

19:40 The Importance of Having a Hobby

20:30 The Importance of Active Hobbies

20:49 The Constant Pursuit of Perfection

22:02 The Misuse and Abuse of the Word 'Passion'

22:39 Indications of True Passion

23:21 The Power of Spontaneity

27:00 The Joy of Storytelling

27:17 The Discovery of Passion

27:58 The Role of Talent in Passion

28:30 The Journey of Photography

32:06 The Power of Imagery and Symbolism

32:55 The Potential of Podcasting

33:38 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Don’t forget to check out his blog - www.vivekvsp.com or his Instagram handle - vivekpatwardhan