"I call it fine art photography." He will be shooting Chandani Chowk next. It has many faces. So in each of my exhibitions I used to bring out one aspect of Delhi. It’s the heart-throb of India but it doesn’t have a distinct culture of its own or a single identity. It is basically everybody bringing in their own cultures and thus, Delhi’s culture evolved as a melting pot. They let me go inside without a ticket because there was no one to give tickets at that time.Ahmed FirozAbout aiming to capture the uniqueness of Delhi, he explains, "Delhi is a big city. Being in a job definitely has its constraints in terms of time, but it has also kept Firoz free, artistically. I have not only captured Delhiites taking breaks from work, but also tourists coming here to get their quota of recreation."Delhi has a different charm when it is engulfed in fog."One of his earlier exhibitions called, ‘Monumental’ focused on the monuments of Delhi. There is an element of mystery and surprise to it," he says. But decorative paint emulsion Factory this fog remains roughly for a month. There are different life values, religions, identities and legacies here. It has a glorious past and it is very alluring.

Then it is also a city of monuments. He explains, "Fashion and food photography bring in money but then, streets become a distant space. Then, another two titled ‘Tangerine Tales’ and ‘Stage Alive’ focused on the different dance forms and the cultural hub that Delhi is. But I try to bring out the magic that Delhi holds," he explains. In addition to that, a different show focused on people taking breaks from the hustle-bustle of the city. This time the exhibition happens to be a mixture of all these elements. A lot of scintillating cultural performances takes place here."Delhi happens to be my home now.What makes Delhi the way it is? It is very difficult to point out what constitutes a city and if the city is as complex as Delhi is, with mythology, history, culture, and politics entwined, where does one start and how does one maintain focus? However, economist Ahmed Firoz, who moonlights as a photographer, has attempted to capture the complexities of the city in captivating frames in his latest exhibition titled ‘Enigma: Street stories of Delhi’ going on at the India Habitat Centre. We generally tend to take more photographs when we are away from our hometown. For shooting Delhi engulfed in fog, he had very few days as he is a government employee, and can only shoot on weekends and holidays. During weekends in winter, I used to wake up at five and see if there is fog."Ahmed FirozComparing different parts of Delhi, he adds, "For me, the world of Chandni Chowk is as amazing as the world of Connaught Place or some busy mall in Delhi.."

Firoz used to paint earlier and that has also affected his photography. Although a small part of his ongoing photography exhibition revolves around Delhi, he has still managed to bring out the beauty of the city. And it is not common for people to shoot their homes. I remember once I jumped out of the bed and drove to Qutab Minar. The fog was so dense, that during first few shots I could not see the monument. From a street play to one act, it has a space for everything. Though people are quite busy here, it is also a place, which can soothe your frayed nerves.