Smart Photography reader Manoj Tilak from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has sent us this photo of a young lad diving in to the water. The photo was shot at Shipra river, Ramghat, Ujjain. It is a very nice picture; the subject is positioned as per the rule of the thirds, the clouds in the background are great, the sunset is good, and the exposure is perfect for this silhouette. So, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Passion, Perseverance & Patience
His passion for visual imagery enabled him to make a mark, both as a wildlife photographer and a documentary filmmaker. “I started photogra-phy when I was fifteen years old. My father handed me his trusty old Nikkormat still cam-era – which was at that time, about 25 years old, rustic, had no light meter or battery. His instructions were clear – when it’s cloudy shoot at … [Read more...]
Passion, Perseverance & Patience
His passion for visual imagery enabled him to make a mark, both as a wildlife photographer and a documentary filmmaker. “I started photogra-phy when I was fifteen years old. My father handed me his trusty old Nikkormat still cam-era – which was at that time, about 25 years old, rustic, had no light meter or battery. His instructions were clear – when it’s cloudy shoot at … [Read more...]
Sublime Chaos of Cities
Sublime Chaos of Cities, is a photographic exhibition that was held at the NCPA, in Mumbai recently. Featured at the exhibition were the work of photographers, Mala Mukerjee, Smita Barooah Sanyal and Chandan Dubey. In fact the three photographers interpret the chaos from cities worldwide, metamorphosing and evolving over time. The haphazard nature is often disparaged as a … [Read more...]
Maharajas
Tasveer, recently showcased “Maharajas”, a photography exhibition which was held at Tasveer, The Gallery at SUA House, in Bangalore. The photographs in the exhibition were a journey back in time, and were an evocation of a princely India. It depicted a historical record of an age we will never again experience. Each portrait reflect an un-mistakeable aura of majesty, … [Read more...]