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A photographer paid a special tribute to Indian Army on 71st Army Day that will make you say wow! See viral pics

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 16 January 2019, 12:27 IST

Whenever we heard the name of the Indian Army and its soldiers, we feel proud and happy because what they had done for us and what they are doing for us. They are the only reason why we are safe today in our country. Because Armymen have spent their whole lives defending our borders and protecting the country from enemies.

To be like them and living like them is next to impossible for anyone. They are the real heroes of our country. Thanks to digital media and its users who keep on paying the tribute to our soldiers in their own style of emotions. It is rightly said that one photograph is equal to thousands of words.


On 15th January, the country has celebrated 71st Army Day and many of us have extended our greetings to the Indian Army in their own style.

Among them, there is a photographer named as Arjun Menon has paid a special tribute to the Army in a unique way.

 

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . An ALH helicopter making its way around a landing spot for a troop drop off. The ALH is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. ——————-————— The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show (loosely based on U.S Army fighting crime and rescuing people) but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #shootandshare #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #travelnow #instatravel #instapassport #passportexpress #tasteintravel #welltravelled

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A page on Instagram named as ‘Artleavesamark’ has posted a number of pictures capturing the Indian Army personnel in action and the pictures are really wow!

Check out some pictures captioned with 'The Extraordinary':

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . . The Indian Army aviation Pilot prepares prior to a night flying operation. The aircraft is equipped with state of the art tech with night vision and live helmet target tracking system for superior aim. My mission was to show a contemporary side to the Indian Armed Forces with the help of the @indianarmy.adgpi • • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #documentaryphotography #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #combat #instatravel #helicopter #helicopterpilot #tasteintravel #armyaction

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . . The troops being dropped off for a emergency reaction drill the background of the Himalayas. This was another of those moments I had to pinch myself to realise I was actually photographing this! My mission was to show a contemporary side to the Indian Armed Forces with the help of the @indianarmy.adgpi • • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #documentaryphotography #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #combat #instatravel #helicopter #helicopterpilot #tasteintravel #armyaction

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . The Indian army unlike most other Armed forces around the world do not spend as much resources on advertising for recruitment and positive media etc. My aim was to show a contemporary side to the IA forces with the help of the @indianarmy.adgpi • • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show (loosely based on U.S Army fighting crime and rescuing people) but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #shootandshare #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #travelnow #instatravel #instapassport #passportexpress #tasteintravel #welltravelled

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . The Indian Army aviation performing a quick combat team drop off drill. My aim was to show a contemporary side to the INdian Armed Forces with the help of the @indianarmy.adgpi • • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show (loosely based on U.S Army fighting crime and rescuing people) but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #documentaryphotography #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #combat #instatravel #helicopter #helicopterpilot #tasteintravel #indiapictures_checkusout @indiapictures

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . A paratrooper from the Indian Army lands back to base through yellow smoke after a jump from 14000 feet. A smoke candle is generally used to indicate the wind speed and as a geo tag. The Indian army currently has a shortage of over 9000 officers. • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show (loosely based on U.S Army fighting crime and rescuing people) but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible. Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #shootandshare #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #paratroopers #travelnow #instatravel #instapassport #passportexpress #smokebomb #paratrooper

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The Extraordinary | The Indian Army Image: @artleavesamark . Despite various steps to make Armed Forces' jobs attractive including improvement in promotion prospects by the government, The Indian army currently has a shortage of over 9000 officers (source: economic times). • • • • The inspiration behind this project was one person, my dad. He was a Pilot for the Indian Army Aviation, like most kids that age I used to feel that dad was the coolest. I mean imagine flying a heavy metal machine, in some of the most harshest environments on earth (above the Himalayas to Rainforests and deserts), performing combat training and helping out paratroopers jump of his helicopter and calling it a days work. Growing up, "G.I Joe" used to be my favourite cartoon show (loosely based on U.S Army fighting crime and rescuing people) but I used to think my dad does all these things everyday without anyone even making it a big deal. We lost him to a helicopter crash 16 years ago. Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. That was the inception of project: The Extraordinary. The Indian Army is known to be one of the most versatile armed forces across the globe. The project aims to explore and highlight these extraordinary men, women and machines that make this organisation so diverse, multicultural and a unique force. I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to photograph a few training, pseudo combat and practice sessions of the Indian Army for this project in remote bases across India. But most of all, this is tribute to my dad. :) . I’m wholeheartedly thankful to everyone who made this possible, just a dream come true! Please share if you feel it’s worthy. #onthejob #lifeofaphotographer #visualscollective #photographylife #photographer #shootandshare #advertising #army #IndianArmy #portrait #armedforces #helicopter #aviation #editorial #personalProject #TheExtraordinary #combat #Army #Training #action #meninuniform #epic #peacekeepers #automotivephotography #travelnow #instatravel #instapassport #passportexpress #tasteintravel #indiapictures_checkusout @indiapictures

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First published: 16 January 2019, 12:05 IST
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