Younus Farhan: Meet the Hyderabad photographer who captures messages in the clouds
Hyderabad: Many of us have observed cloud formations resembling different shapes in the sky. If we look closely, we often see patterns that resemble trees, birds, fish, or even human figures on the horizon. At times, clouds take the shape of animals such as crocodiles, lions, bears, eagles, elephants, and horses.
Recognizing this phenomenon, Hyderabad-based cloud photography expert Younus Farhan started capturing images of cloud formations resembling humans and animals. Recently, he compiled some of his work into posters.
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day on March 3, which is observed to raise awareness about wildlife conservation, Telangana’s Chief Wildlife Warden, Elusing Meru, unveiled the posters compiled by Farhan, showcasing cloud formations resembling various animals and human figures at his office in Khairatabad.
Meru praised the efforts of Farhan and his photography skills for bringing a new perspective to cloud photography. He remarked that the photographer has given a new dimension to cloud photography. He emphasized that the cloud formations resembling animals and birds symbolise a divine message, reminding humans of their responsibility to protect wildlife.
#WorldWildlifeDay2025 poster unveiled by Elusing Meru Sir IFS Prl Chief Conservator of Forests,Telangana Chief Wildlife Warden (FAC) “Clouds are nature’s storytellers” Wildlife in Cloud’s ☁️ #protectwildlife #WildlifeConservation @HiHyderabad @serish @swachhhyd @pargaien @nalrag pic.twitter.com/eDt4hOD2Rr
— Younus Farhaan (@YounusFarhaan) March 3, 2025
Farhan believes that clouds are nature’s way of communicating with us. He captures breathtaking cloud formations that convey themes of love, environment, equality, animals, and rare phenomena.
For Farhan, the sky is a vast canvas where nature leaves its signature, and his camera is his tool to preserve these short-lived messages. He began his journey into cloud photography with a simple view from a school window. Over time, he honed his skill of interpreting cloud shapes into meaningful visuals. He has so far captured nearly 19,000 photographs of clouds forming different shapes.
