Around the world in 80 photographs

From Japan in spring time and autumn to the white winters of Iceland, advertising, fashion and travel photographer Sharad Haksar's latest series Red, White & Blue takes you around the world in 80 photographs. This week (until May 10), Haksar showcases his collection of limited edition photographs at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi—and Vogue chats with the Cannes Silver Lion winner about how colour, nature and architecture form his frames.

He seeks to capture fascinating facets of nature juxtaposed with local architecture

Haksar stepped out of his South India-based studio Eye-Light Pictures to discover exotic locations. "I chose to shoot Japan against the phenomenal cherry blossom (Sakura) in spring and graceful maple leaves in autumn. Autumn is followed by winter and what better place to compose photographs of this season than the mesmerizing snowscapes of Iceland? When put on display together the images of all three seasons fall in place harmoniously," he says.

The two countries' flags comprise the three colours

When asked about his inclination towards colour imagery in this series, he told us how the colours reflected by nature translated into his photographs rather seamlessly. "You look at Japan through clouds of cherry-white in spring when the blossoms canopy most streets; whereas, in  autumn it seems like you are looking at the same streets and Zen gardens through rouge-tinted glasses. Then, the countryside in Iceland is dressed in its crisp mantle of wintery white."

China's the country he's taking his camera to next

After viewing Haksar's series composed of brilliant bursts of colour, photographed in what are probably the most frequently touristed locations, we were curious to know where Haksar hoped to shoot next. "China shows a lot of promise in terms of both natural, physical features and culture. The 'Orient' does certainly attract my sensibilities so hopefully I should be going there some time this year."

Red, White & Blue by Sharad Haksar will be on display from May 5-10 at the Visual Arts Gallery of India Habitat Centre, Delhi. Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase signed limited edition prints starting at Rs. 7,500.