Famous Photographer Steve McCurry Says He Fascinates Indian Culture And Whole South Asia

Pune (Mumbai) :  While Hindustan Times Leadership Summit had already progressed to second day, speakers for the day will be actor Will Smith, badminton phenomenal PV Sindhu and union Minister Arun Jaitley.

While having guests from around the world, the famous Photographer of the Afghan girl, Steve McCurry narrated “I was in a refugee camp in Afghanistan. I was on my way to lunch, when I heard voices from a tent, that happened to be a girls’ school. Before I had a chancce to ask for permission, I saw a little girl in the corner. I photographed some of the others while seeking for permission, but I had my eyes on her. The light was perfect, the background was perfect. I literally didn’t have to do anything other than ensure that the focus is sharp. And it changed my life,” says Steve McCurry.

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He further added up, “I think of myself as a poet. You have to follow your heart. My muse has been in South Asia.” Making a beautiful Afghan girl as the cover of national geographic magazine, Steve had been recognised for his wonderous photography.

He’ll be the next speaker at Hindustan Times leadership summit whose session will start at 2.20pm where he’ll be sharing the story behind the applauded capture.