‘Sharpening’ is a part of the digital workflow that is often least understood or mis-understood. Most beginners (and some advanced workers too) tend to over-sharpen their images. But first, let us understand why we need to sharpen our images; after all, when we were using films, we did no such thing as ‘sharpening’. The Reasons for Sharpening 1) If you remember the basics … [Read more...]
Captivating Visions
Wildlife photography, like landscape photography, is probably the most sought-after genre of photography for nature lovers. Photographers travel to every nook and corner of the world to indulge in this profession or hobby. And they work real hard – being a wildlife photographer means much more than just being able to afford expensive gear. Unless we are dedicated to … [Read more...]
My Life with Cameras: Rustom Davar
As a young kid, I watched with amazement my father taking photographs with a folding plate film camera, and then colouring the prints with a paint brush. The camera was a pre-war Goertz made by C.P. Goertz and Co. (now defunct). My elder brother (elder by six years) inherited the camera, and in the fifties it was still possible to find a photo store who would cut and load … [Read more...]
An Expedition into the Wild
As told to Unnati Sagar A true artist at heart, Goutam Som is a marketing professional from West Bengal, India. Since his childhood, Goutam has been passionate about the art of photography and has been pursuing it seriously for over ten years. A technically skilled wildlife photographer, he has immense knowledge about the biodiversity of Eastern India. Goutam Som is also … [Read more...]
Faces of the Wild
Balamahesh P., based in Mysore, Karnataka, is a true nature enthusiast and a skilled wildlife photographer. He holds a master’s degree in physics and pursues his passion for photography. Balamahesh has travelled across the country, more extensively, in forests of the southern regions of India. He is extremely passionate about amphibians and reptiles. His love for the wild is … [Read more...]
