‘More than a river’: Sydney photographer moved by the resilience of communities along the River Ganga

Sydney-based photographer Sabastian Giunta spent 15 days in India on his first visit to the country, capturing life along the banks of the River Ganga in Varanasi. His journey has now taken shape as a photo exhibition, featured as part of the Head On Photography Festival in Sydney. The exhibition showcases 13 photographs that depict the sacred river, the ghats and the vibrant life along the river. Listen to this podcast featuring the photographer, who says he was most struck by India’s spirit of resilience.

One of the photographs by the Sydney-based photographer, Sabastian Giunta, is included in his debut exhibition ‘The Ganges: Life on the River’. Credit: Credits: Sabastian Giunta

One of the pictures being displayed at 'The Ganges: Life on the River' exhibition by Sebastian Giunta. Credit: Credits: Sabastian Giunta

Picture being displayed at 'The Ganges: Life on the River' exhibition by Sabastian Giunta. Credit: Credits: Sabastian Giunta

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