Peace in Black & White

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For the past 2-3 weeks I was quite busy with job and trainings. Those things will eat so much of your time that you can't give time to the things which you really want. But one day, one of my friend(basically friend's friend) helps me to remember that something is missing there. He helps me to remember that I haven't capture single good pic for atleast 1 month. So I take my cam with me and capture this flower on the way to my office. Weather was too cloudy and consequestly there was lot of grain in the background in the picture. So I thought it would be better if I do some post processing. I made it black & white and cloned the background to black. It really helps to make the flower more prominent.

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 19 mm
F-Stop: f/5.2
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
ISO: 183

Bustling Though Serene

A "try" to capture it from different angle. The BhraChukki Waterfalls at ShivanaSamudram,Karnataka (India). Details: Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10 Focal length: 6mm F-Stop: f/5.6 Exposure time: 1/1091 sec. ISO: 64

A Neverending Ballet

BharaChukkki Waterfalls at ShivanaSamudram,Karnataka. Shivanasamudram is a small town in Mandya district at Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri and is the location of the first Hydro-Electric Power Station in Asia. Details: Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10 Focal length: 6mm F-Stop: f/5.6 Exposure time: 1/917 sec. ISO: 64

The Shining Petals

Captured this vibrant yellow flower on the way to Shivansamudram.

The Market Factor

What can captures a market? What can capture the eye of a prospective buyer? Its the advertisement that can make a difference.

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

F Stop: f/4.7

Focal Length: 15 mm
ISO: 64

Exposure: 1/125 sec.

After Shower

I was waiting for my office bus in front of Brand Factory shop near Marathahalli (bangalore). The morning was quite a wet one because the Water God was in his form. It was raining from 4 am. Suddenly I saw these wet leaves. I was lucky that I had my cam with me.


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camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

Focal length: 19 mm

f number: f/5.2

ISO: 84

Exposure time: 1/30 sec

Seasonal Beauty

White flowers are always very soothing. I think so. And if there is some pink tint in the white petals and a red dot at the middle then what could be the better? With green background, this bunch of seasonal flowers will attract any passer-by for sure.

Camera:	Nikon CoolPix L10
F-Number	F/5.2
Focal Length:	19 mm
ISO:	64
Exposure:	1/115 sec.
Exposure Bias:	-1 step
Date taken:	6/09/09

Roadside Refresher

After a long time, I am back with some photos. Presently I am in Bangalore, working in Accenture as Associate Software Engineer. So the upcoming photos will have the essence of Bangalore.

In morning, I just went for a breakfast to a shop. I took my cam with me and got this roadside beauty. I am feeling ashamed of myself that I don't know the names of these magnificent flowers. I am looking forward to the fact if someone shares its name with me. I have shot some more photos, but will share those in the coming posts.

Good Day...

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6mm
F Stop: F/5.6
ISO: 64
Exposure: 1/1091 sec.

Together We Stand

~~~ Together We Stand ~~~

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These are a different breed of grass and can be found during rainiy season. In Bengali they are well-known as "Chorkata".

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
F-Stop: f/10.4
Focal Length: 19 mm
Exposure Time: 1/738 sec.
ISO: 64

Dad's Good Old Bicycle

~~~ Dad's Good Old Bicycle ~~~

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This photo was taken on 19th Jul, 2009. On that day I was in a mood to explore new areas. So I took my Nikon L10 and my dad's old bicycle and went for a ride. I reached a place known as "beraberi" which was nearly 15-20 min ride from my house. There was a crop field from which a clear vision of sky was available. I was quite happy to see the clear blue sky and waited for a nice sunset.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO: 64
Exposure Time: 1/570 sec.
F-stop: f/5.6
Max Apperture: 3

Green Rally

~~~ Green Rally ~~~

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Captured this series of flaura from a bush opposite to my office. Dont have any idea about the name of those small flowers. But I think they are worth to have a look.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

A Shade over Head

~~~ A Shade above Head ~~~

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A Shade over head....captured near Krishnapur (Keshtopur) Cannal, Kolkata
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
Exposure Time: 1/477 sec.
ISO: 64
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Didn't fire

Akanda

~~~ Akanda ~~~

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Bengali Name: Akanda English Name: Bowstring hemp, Calotrope, Crown flower, Giant milkweed
Captured from a bush ner Airport.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 13mm
F-Number:F/4.2
Exposure Time: 1/19 sec.
ISO: 200

Rise to the Sky

~~~ Rise to the Sky ~~~

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Captured it from the roof of my house. It was around 5:30 in the evening. Light from the setting sun made a beautiful effect on the leaves of bougainvillea. Also the dark blue sky makes the photo more beautiful.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6.2mm
Exposure Time: 1/402 sec.
ISO: 64

Golden Tendril and the Herbs

~~~ Golden Tendril and the Herbs ~~~

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Time: 6:30 am, Place: Near Netiji SubhashChandra International Aireport
Loved the combination of the Golden Tendril and the green 5 petal leaves. Golden Tendril is better known in Bengali as "SwarnaLata"

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
F-Number:
ISO: 200
Exposure Time: 1/7 sec.
Metering Mode: pattern

Painfully Lonely

~~~ Painfully Lonely ~~~

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Time: 5.45 am

Place: Near Netaji SubhashChandra International Airport

I was hopeful to capture some sunrise shot. But It was too cloudy. Halted by its aloneness and couldn't wait to capture it. As the light was too low, so I prefered Black n White.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

Focal Length: 6mm

F-Number: F/2.8

Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.

ISO: 64

Metering Mode: Pattern

Petals on fire

~~ Petals on Fire ~~

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A gerbera from one of my relative's garden. Sunshine on its bright petals makes it look like as if it is on fire.
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal length: 11 mm
F-Number: F/3.8
Exposure: 1/369 sec.

World of Thorns

Our world looks grayish through thorns of obstacles. But we can conquer those obstacles by believing our Hope. This simple snap, Thorns of some unknown flora may be depicts that grayish world which we have to conquer.

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Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F-5.6
Exposure Time:	1/185 sec
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	for watermarking purpose

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Sunshine on petals

On the way to my office, I have to walk past a long alley. I had noticed this beauty on the road divider. But that I don't have my cam with me. Next day, my intention was clear. I had to capture this beauty . So I had carried my cam and captured it within frame. Don't know its name. But I think its beauty and pureness speaks for it.

Details :

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F/5.6
Exposure Time:	1/210 sec.
ISO:	64
Metering Mode:	Pattern

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Monochrome Clouds

A monochrome cloudscape snap from Dakshineswar Ghat (Kolkata). I was heading to our frequent destination Belur accompanied by my friend Piyali. We were about to ride a boat to Belur from Dakshineswar Ghat when I noticed this excellent cloudscape over Ganges. I had took a snap in normal mode. But later I convert it t monochrome using Adobe Photoshop for experiment purpose.

Details:
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Date Taken: 2008:08:08 16:14:30
Exposure Time: 1/916 sec.
ISO Speed Rating: 64
Flash Fired: No.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
Software: Adobe photoshop. For Monochrome conversion and watermarking purpose.
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The Observer

Again a snap from my Digha tour. Taken it on Udaipur beach while roaming around. The boats were aligned on the beach after a hard and tough night of fishing. But the smell of fish brought a large number of crows to the site. I am lucky to capture one of them when he/she was busy in observing the beach.
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Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	11 mm
F-Number:	F/7.6
Exposure Time:	1/439 sec.
ISO:	64

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♥ in the Rainy Sky..

There was a large black cloud coming from the north. After a hot summer in Kolkata, those clouds brought a slight hope in everyone's mind.After coming back from office, I hurried to the rooftop with my cam and then I got this view of watery clouds. I had never thought that the clouds will contain a heart sign within it. But after transferring the snap to computer, I realized that A heart sign was there...
Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F/5.6
Exposure Time:	1/570 sec.
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	for watermarking purpose

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Kedarnath from Chopta

24th May 2008:
On 22nd and 23rd May, we were at Kedarnath, enjoying the essence of pure nature at a height of 11 755.24 feet. On 24th we left Kedarnath and started for the next destination GANGOTRI. Starting from Gourikunda, we followed the route through Chopta forest. On entering the forest we had this distance glimpse of Kedarnath Peak. The blue sky made the view more beautiful.
Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F/5.6
Exposure Time:	1/285 sec
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	For watermarking purpose

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King of Fruits

Known as the "King of Fruits", the Mangoes are the essential item of fruit market in India during summer time . Captured these bunch of mangoes from the neighbors mango tree. I have tried to frame 3 different snaps in a single frame to make it a triptych photograph. Hope you’ll like it.
Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Photoshoped:	Yes..for framing and watermarking purpose

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with each Sunrise..start a new Day..

I love to capture from low angle..from the ground level or water level. Here is one of that type. Captured this snap during sunrise at Digha. The sun's reflection on the water gave the snap a magical view.

Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F Number:	F/2.8
Exposure Time:	1/220 sec.
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	For watermarking purpose

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The Fried Fish@Digha

A Fried Fish Seller from Old Digha market. Digha is famous for its seascape beauty and also a source of different kind of sea fish. You can find any persons who have toured to Digha without trying this delicious fried fishes.

Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F/2.8
Exposure Time:	1/37 sec
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	Yes for watermarking purpose

Blue Mountain: Yamunotri

Picture Taken on: 5/22/2008 6:32 PM
May 2008. I was on a tour to Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedarnath-Badrinath. These places belongs to Uttarakhand (India) and have some mythological and geographical importance. The snap was taken on the way to Yamunotri. Yamunotri is the source of Yamuna river and an worship place of Yamuna Devi.

Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mmm
F-Number:	F/2.8
Exposure Time:	1/30 sec
ISO:	95
Photoshoped:	Yes For Watermarking

Triptych Capture

Previously I didn’t know about Polyptych photography. But day before yesterday, when I was searching for some photoblogs, I was stunned by a snap. The concept was marvelous [Take a look at http://blog.alfiegoodrich.com/index.php?showimage=447]. And from that photo I became aware of polyptych photos. So I quickly scan through my old snaps and got these series of photos of aerobics performed by my brother at Digha beach. I adjusted the photos in Photoshop and made this one (for experiment purpose).

Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length:	6 mm
F-Number:	F/5.6
Exposure:	1/261 sec
ISO:	64
Photoshoped:	Yes. For framing purpose

Retired Fighter

Got this wooden fisher boat skeleton on Udaipur beach (Digha). Though it's a neglected broken boat but it'll force one to stop in front of it and to think for a moment that what a warrior it was..once upon a time..

Details:

Camera:	Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length	6 mm
F Number	F/5.6
Exposure	1/421 sec
ISO	64
Post Processing:	Photoshop (Adjusted The level)

Rest of Water Fighters

Fisher boats resting in the beach after a long tireful night of fishing in deep sea. They are the real partner of thousands of fisherman of Digha who are risking their life continuously by fishing in deep fearful sea in stormy nights.

Nikon Coolpix L10, Focal Length: 6 mm, F Number: F/5.6, Exposure Time: 1/369 secs, ISO 64

Digha Collage_1

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A coconut seller from Digha beach.
A long empty coastline from New Digha beach.
Flower vase from Old Digha market
Reflection on Beach. Captured from New Digha.

I was sitting beside a coconut seller when I saw these 4 boys. Another one was busy in collecting shells. Captured from Udaipur Beach(Digha)

Colorful mattress from Old Digha Market.
Wind through the "Jhau" forest. Captured from Udaipur Beach.
Crab circles. Stunned by the pattern made by small crabs.
An ice cream seller from New Digha beach.