Skip to main content

Privacy & Copyright Policy

Privacy & Copyright Policy

Last updated: October 2025


Welcome to Exploring Obscura — a photography and storytelling blog that captures creative perspectives, reflections, and moments through the lens of its creator.

Your privacy and the protection of original content are important here. This page explains how information is handled and how the intellectual property (IP) on this website is protected.


1. Information We Collect

Exploring Obscura does not collect personal data directly unless you choose to share it (for example, through comments, contact forms, or email).
However, some limited data may be collected automatically through standard web technologies:

  • Cookies & Analytics: Blogger (owned by Google) may use cookies to analyze traffic and improve user experience.

  • Third-party Services: Embedded content from Flickr or other platforms may use cookies or tracking as governed by their own privacy policies.

You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.


2. Comments and Communication

If commenting is enabled, please remember:

  • Any personal information you share (like your name or profile link) will be visible publicly.

  • Offensive, spam, or promotional comments may be removed without notice.

For direct communication, you can reach out via the Contact Form or email listed on the site.


3. Copyright and Image Usage Policy

All photographs, written content, and other creative works on Exploring Obscura are the intellectual property of the creator, unless otherwise noted.

Embedded images from Flickr are hosted under the creator’s account and remain protected by copyright law.
You may not download, reproduce, distribute, edit, sell, or use any images or text from this blog or associated Flickr albums for any purpose — personal or commercial — without explicit written permission.

You are welcome to share links to posts or Flickr albums with credit and a link back to the original source.

If you wish to feature or license any content, please connect using "Say Hi" contact form from homepage.


4. External Links & Embedded Content

This website may contain links or embedded content (like Flickr albums).
Please note:

  • External sites have their own privacy and copyright policies.

Exploring Obscura is not responsible for how third-party websites handle your data.
We recommend reviewing Flickr’s Privacy Policy for details on their practices.


5.  Security

No website can guarantee 100% security, but this site does not intentionally collect or store sensitive personal data.
Any communication or information shared is treated responsibly and not sold, traded, or shared with third parties.


6. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect new features, changes in technology, or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the “Last Updated” date above.


7. Contact

For permissions, collaborations, or privacy concerns, please reach out via "Say Hi" contact form from homepage.


© 2025 Exploring Obscura. All rights reserved.

Unauthorized use or duplication of material from this site without express written permission is strictly prohibited.



Popular posts from this blog

What Is Perfection in Photography?

I’ve heard many people talk about “perfect” photography. There are tutorials, videos, and endless tips on how to capture the perfect shot. As humans, we all crave perfection in what we do or create, and our brains are wired to recognize perfection or often, to recognize it when others point it out. But in the realm of subjective, individual creativity, does perfection truly have a place? Does it even have anything to do with creativity? I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on this. How many times have you deleted a picture from your camera or phone because you weren’t satisfied with it? It happens every time, right? There are usually two reasons for this, There’s something about the photo that doesn’t feel right, a disturbance in the composition, maybe, which makes you delete it. You had a vision, but the result didn’t match what you intended. The picture turned out differently than you expected.  Beyond these two reasons, I don’t think there’s much else that makes us delete a p...
Explore more »

Not a Professional, But Still a Photographer.

Street in Monochrome, Bengaluru, India B elieve me, I have not earned a single rupee from photography and that is by design. You’ll find a lot of people encouraging you to turn your passion into a money-making machine. But for me, photography is personal. Yes, you read that right. Photography is too personal a matter for me. I’ve photographed almost everything - portraits, nature, wildlife, products, streets, and even weddings. But whenever I pick up the camera, it’s always to find that unique touch only I can see. I’m proud of my point of view. I’m not saying my photos are perfect. But the pictures I keep are the ones that gave me satisfaction, made me smile, or left me with thoughts long after looking at them. I’ve often heard people say pictures tell stories. The way I see it, I’m not just capturing the story but I am part of it when I press the shutter. I don’t earn, and I don’t intend to earn, from photography. So why am I still stuck to it? Deep down, it’s because I enjoy the pro...
Explore more »

You’ll Delete Half the Photos Anyway!

 I’m sure I’m not the first guy to tell you that photography is a process. Yes, it  is  a process. But why is the process more important than the pictures or the end result itself? Maybe professional photographers experience this differently, they have deliverables, clients, expectations. But as a street photographer or travel photographer, when you capture moments that aren’t designed or staged, you experience it a bit differently. So what happens to the end result then? For me, the end result is just a reward. That’s it. Think of it this way — the end result is like  dopamine , and the process is  serotonin . Dopamine gives you that instant high when you see a good shot, but serotonin, the process, that’s what gives you contentment.  It stays longer. It keeps you grounded and fulfilled. Or simply put, the end result is for others, and the process is purely for  you . That’s why the process is important. And that’s why it matters for  you . What...
Explore more »