Hi This is Oli from Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

I can call myself a Photographer but what I do mostly is observe. I observe things in front of me and attempt to take a picture of it with my inner instincts. I am passionate about lighting, nature, PEOPLE, abstract visuals, experimental ambient music (I do create some experimental music myself). I don't talk much because I am a good listener. I like 'people watching'... how they go on with their lives, how they make things around them, how they happen to be who they are.. just observing all the time. I love pets (especially dogs). And above all I LOVE TRAVELING (well who doesn't)

Social media:
www.facebook.com/olimurugavel
Photography : www.instagram.com/olimurugavel
Experimental Music : https://oliyaanscapes.bandcamp.com/music

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For 25 years, I lived in my comfort zone. Now I’ve realized that life is much bigger, and I can see it only when I step out of that routine. I don’t want to end up in another hotel room with everything delivered to my door. Why go back to that? I want to travel to meet people.

That is why I am here, to meet people from everywhere. I want to hear their stories, struggles, victories, memories, ideas, philosophies, life lessons, and learn new skills from them. I want to be part of the world around me, not sit in a hotel room searching for experiences online. I want to experience every home. People are the real experience.

Interests

• graphic design
• photography
• philosophy
• travel
• experimental music
• abstract

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
Ambient music
Rammstein

BOOKS
I am a slow reader. Mostly philosophy

I LOVE CINEMA. I worked few years in visual effects for feature films. I watch movies almost every day.
Favourite movies
Lamb (2021)
The Tribe (2014)
Irreversible (2002)
Enter the Void (2009)
Eraserhead (1977)
Nope (2022)
The Quit Girl (2022)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked from Chennai to Rajasthan and from Chennai to Nepal, mostly traveling in trucks. Along the way, I explored the lives of truck drivers and what life is like on India’s highways.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basics of photography and graphic design. I do want to learn music (chords and scales). But I mostly like experimental music where there are no rules.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like sharing my experiences, stories etc.. I can cook (mostly vegetarian indian dishes). I can share my knowledge of Photography and graphic design and just ask me.. I will share anything if possible! I am a GOOD LISTNER if you got experiences to share

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Nepal, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United Arab Emirates