描述
On the shores of Puri, under the intense midday sun, this scene feels almost otherworldly. The towering camel, a surreal visitor by the sea, carries a plush toy on its back, rendered in stark contrast to its surroundings by the infrared photography. My own children rode this camel—a five-minute adventure for a few rupees, right by the ocean in Orissa.
As the camel’s owner turns away, already seeking the next group of children for a ride, the moment is captured: the camel, the sea, and the teddy bear, a meeting of tradition and childhood dreams in the blinding coastal light. In this surreal, dreamlike setting, reality and fantasy blend, creating a fleeting yet unforgettable memory by the ocean.