[photoDuel]: Still life [Archive] - The Global Indian Photographer

synn

05-05-2009, 08:27 AM

So, Ken here has been demanding that I start a still life photo duel sometime soon. The man can be very persuasive when he wants to be, so here goes!

Photograph anything that can't move on it's own will. I'll start things off with something I call "Sunday":

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3500083680_98339b8ede_o.jpg

Go!!!!!

KrishnenduKes

05-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Still Life Photo Duel Approved

Lets see what I can dig out. "Sunday" looks nice for the moment.

KrishnenduKes

05-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Here is my contribution...
After a Saturday evening "sloshed" out at a photographer friend's place, for his and his wife's b'day, Sunday afternoon, after they came to their senses... I always sober, took them for a drive. I wanted to see how fast I could take his Magnum. And I achieved 195+.

Then we stopped for a refreshing drink. And while we waited, this is what I captured with my Sony:

Entitled: Here Comes the Sun

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/517/medium/Here_comes_Summer.jpg

Sony DSC W70
f/7.1, 1/200Sec
ISO100

Psycho_McCrazy

05-05-2009, 07:35 PM

/*OT

I know that this forum is supposed to be a photography forum but the "195+" is all I can see in the above post. And what Magnum? Dodge?
*/

synn's shot in the opening post has a different feel to it, perhaps because the color pallete prominently consisting of a few solid colors.

KrishnenduKes

05-05-2009, 07:40 PM

Psycho_McCrazy

05-05-2009, 07:44 PM

ofcourse I can see the photograph. Just that 195+ is where my mind settles on unflinchingly.

KrishnenduKes

05-05-2009, 07:45 PM

ofcourse I can see the photograph. Just that 195+ is where my mind settles on unflinchingly.

I wanted to recount the history behind that shot. :)

arvindm29

05-27-2009, 06:16 PM

This thread deserves more photos.

With Canon I can keep Walking :p
http://img65.zoomin.com/1243409968/160682220_v.jpg

Bibudesh

05-28-2009, 11:02 AM

I think the previous subject was not liked so i deleted it.
--------

I took this shot today morning after a brainstroming session with another colleague. I realised this mess after the discussion was over. Thought of sharing this with u guys.

The way we work :p .. i couldn't refer to this diagram later for any documentation ..

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/bibudesh/DSC_0001.jpg

here is one more from other side. This side of wall is used for overcoming frustrations (ohh we software engineers :().

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/bibudesh/DSC_0004.jpg

synn

05-31-2009, 11:43 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3482928244_1197284d38.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36589851@N02/)

Xavier

06-06-2009, 11:24 AM

Does this qualify?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3573840938_065cdb0b10.jpg

KrishnenduKes

06-08-2009, 09:35 AM

Does this qualify?

It does and it is beautiful.

avinrichards

07-18-2009, 12:24 AM

my try at this..

gkrishn

07-19-2009, 10:38 AM

How come no clipls so far?!?!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2855984697_2cd390a804_o.jpg
Actually was testing the sharpness/frontfocus/backfocus of 50/1.8 at 1.8. :D

arijit

12-15-2009, 08:25 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4184195531_d037fa67c1.jpg

amanomics

12-15-2009, 09:26 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4186105405_943011050b.jpg

hitanshu

12-15-2009, 11:36 AM

aman, me likes. Very naish stuff!

amanomics

12-15-2009, 11:58 AM

aman, me likes. Very naish stuff!

Thank you.

amvj

12-15-2009, 01:07 PM

Whats the difference between ABSTRACT and STILL LIFE :confused:
Here most of the photos appear to me as abstract
can some one provide me a definition between these 2 things ?

KrishnenduKes

12-15-2009, 01:21 PM

Whats the difference between ABSTRACT and STILL LIFE :confused:
Here most of the photos appear to me as abstract
can some one provide me a definition between these 2 things ?

Abstract is really incomprehensible! :)

amanomics

12-15-2009, 02:53 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4163372622_64630e062e.jpg

KrishnenduKes

12-16-2009, 07:43 AM

One from my side

I am not sure if this really qualifies! I do not think if we are getting this right here on the definition of still life.

Bibudesh

12-16-2009, 12:19 PM

I am not sure if this really qualifies! I do not think if we are getting this right here on the definition of still life.

I did a wiki to get the meaning and it seems there are more confused people than me when it comes to defining Still Life (as wellas abstract)Photograhy.

Can we have a short discussion??? [Please!]

hitanshu

12-16-2009, 01:44 PM

Not qualifies according to me as well ... just not the same feel.

But what the heck, its a nice pic. Chalta hai!

arijit

12-16-2009, 02:20 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4168883557_7292679cf9_o.jpg
posting in the right place now...!!!:):):)
>>>expecting some CC over it:)

KrishnenduKes

12-16-2009, 06:49 PM

posting in the right place now...!!!:):):)
>>>expecting some CC over it:)

Can't say much really. It is not terrible. But it is not brilliant either. I feel it takes up too much space to the left. I think I would have centred it! Exposure however is spot on. There is another way of doing it I feel. Very low exposure all around with a spot exposure on your subject.

arijit

12-16-2009, 07:03 PM

Can't say much really. It is not terrible. But it is not brilliant either. I feel it takes up too much space to the left. I think I would have centred it! Exposure however is spot on. There is another way of doing it I feel. Very low exposure all around with a spot exposure on your subject.

quite precise you were ken...thats what i want to know...hope to receive some more similar views:)
got very good reviews for it around me...just want to know the photographers' assessment...what better place than here...right?:):):)

synn

12-16-2009, 07:18 PM

KrishnenduKes

12-16-2009, 07:19 PM

quite precise you were ken...thats what i want to know...hope to receive some more similar views:)
got very good reviews for it around me...just want to know the photographers' assessment...what better place than here...right?:):):)

More I look at it, more I like it. But I still feel that if you had some external lighting, like a spot lighting, I don't know the correct terminology here, it would look better. With the surroundings darkened! But then I might have detractors who would say that since this is a dark subject, it would look better against a clear background the way you have shot it! No harm in trying...

arijit

12-18-2009, 10:43 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4194816427_6a3c1db4da.jpg
from desi fotuzlab studioz :)

arvindm29

12-19-2009, 10:54 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4194816427_6a3c1db4da.jpg
from desi fotuzlab studioz :)

combination with the above picture.... ;)
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs017.snc3/12469_1323179559228_1223017001_30949877_6710289_n. jpg

amanomics

12-21-2009, 12:00 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4200881788_526d8efded.jpg

amvj

12-22-2009, 10:50 AM

one from my side
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8715/image2wj.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

amanomics

12-23-2009, 01:35 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4200137365_66eb193d76.jpg

Devaiah PA

12-23-2009, 06:47 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4200137365_66eb193d76.jpg

Even I have a similar camera at home :cool:
It is a 1962 Agfa..

KrishnenduKes

12-23-2009, 08:42 AM

@aman: Lovely shot!

hitanshu

12-23-2009, 11:48 AM

Aman

Lovely shot. You post some really nice stuff, but seems like not as much thought into the details/PPing it!

amanomics

12-23-2009, 01:51 PM

@aman: Lovely shot!

Thanks!!

Aman

Lovely shot. You post some really nice stuff, but seems like not as much thought into the details/PPing it!

Thanks..! ..n true. I just click, transfer/upload through home and upload here from office!
Not able to give time to PPing.. max I do is contrast/brightness settings.

KrishnenduKes

12-23-2009, 11:35 PM

I just click, transfer/upload through home and upload here from office!
Not able to give time to PPing.. max I do is contrast/brightness settings.

If you take care... your work would look better... not just PP, but also the way you shoot and your choice of subject as well. Some of them look good, others look too casual!

arijit

12-24-2009, 01:47 AM

If you take care... your work would look better... not just PP, but also the way you shoot and your choice of subject as well. Some of them look good, others look too casual!

agree...full camera in my opinion would have been much better than the present clipped version. the pic is attractive now too but might have been better then!!

arijit

12-24-2009, 01:49 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4200881788_526d8efded.jpg

interesting quote...chappals in hindi...rightly it should have been "chappalein"...trying to attract "angrez" may be....hehehhe

nelson_sanjoy

12-25-2009, 10:46 PM

Good Morning all...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4213657510_7576125b41.jpg

hitanshu

12-28-2009, 10:57 AM

Me likes for sure!

vitesh

04-13-2010, 02:24 PM

Posting it again in the right thread now :)

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/viteshkohli/IMG_8325.jpg

Clips

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/viteshkohli/_MG_8656.jpg

nelson_sanjoy

04-13-2010, 07:35 PM

Me likes for sure!

Thanks Tau...

KrishnenduKes

04-15-2010, 09:59 PM

Posting it again in the right thread now :)

Clips

Lovely shots and good bokeh! :)

vitesh

04-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Lovely shots and good bokeh! :)

Thanks & Glad u liked them :-)

hitanshu

04-19-2010, 01:21 PM

Vitesh,

the second image's bokeh just hurts my eyes - its SO awesome. Really fine focus control!

Cyclops

04-20-2010, 10:32 PM

My Submission:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3434682436_8db8e0e16a.jpg

KrishnenduKes

04-21-2010, 10:20 AM

My Submission:

I liked it!

Technocrat

04-21-2010, 01:45 PM

Lovely Pic Cyclops :)

Bibudesh

04-21-2010, 10:06 PM

from my cousin's new D3000

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/S88nUs5qf9I/AAAAAAAAFS4/kdexHn5L_ts/s800/DSC_0203.jpg

Cyclops

04-21-2010, 10:17 PM

I liked it!

Thank you, Kenda...

Lovely Pic Cyclops :)

Thank you very much!

Cyclops

04-21-2010, 10:26 PM

Another submission:

I hope this one qualifies here.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3346360137_41a2c4c39d.jpg

KrishnenduKes

04-22-2010, 09:55 AM

from my cousin's new D3000

Lovely sharp shot.

Another submission:

I hope this one qualifies here.

I am not impressed by this one.

Bibudesh

04-22-2010, 03:44 PM

Lovely sharp shot.

Thanks ken. I think there has been a lot improvement in D3000 performance. I used the new 18-55mm in VR, I dunno maybe a different piece. It work wonders.

KrishnenduKes

04-23-2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks ken. I think there has been a lot improvement in D3000 performance. I used the new 18-55mm in VR, I dunno maybe a different piece. It work wonders.

I don't think I am talking about equipment here! :)

Cyclops

04-23-2010, 11:17 PM

Another submission:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3434682440_9b257acdb1.jpg

KrishnenduKes

04-24-2010, 04:29 PM

Another submission:

I find this to be better than the last one!

Cyclops

04-25-2010, 05:41 PM

I find this to be better than the last one!

Thank you. For the second last submission, I tried Hyperfocal distance. Hope to come up with better images in future.

vitesh

04-26-2010, 10:48 AM

Two more from myside :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/3774421300_ebd816f33f_o.jpg
Gas Stove Flames

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3774421536_05e8caab91_o.jpg
Roohafzaa

KrishnenduKes

04-26-2010, 10:58 AM

Two more from myside :)
Gas Stove Flames
Roohafzaa

Hey, good thinking. Nice shots. I would suggest, in your 2nd photo, crop out part of the right side and it would become better! :)

furioussphinx

04-27-2010, 10:11 AM

These are a few from my side. Shot ages back using my Sony P&S cybershot.

http://i44.tinypic.com/122ydjn.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/295731t.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/qpphfk.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/6hqaz8.jpg

Deltaone

05-06-2010, 10:05 AM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0193_DXO.jpg

KrishnenduKes

05-06-2010, 10:43 AM

Looks like you got cam shake at 1/15!

Deltaone

05-06-2010, 10:56 AM

My hands are not all that steady :D.

KrishnenduKes

05-07-2010, 08:39 AM

My hands are not all that steady :D.

One of the ways of steadying your hands is drinking a lot of milk daily. Throughout your life!

But I guess you are beyond that stage. :D :D

Cyclops

05-07-2010, 11:40 AM

Another humble submission:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4412479761_f753037b28.jpg

Deltaone

05-15-2010, 09:46 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/4608693755_423cd319eb.jpg

Aryan

05-16-2010, 11:20 AM

@Deltaone: I liked the shot, the inclusion of the glasses has worked for me. :)

Deltaone

05-16-2010, 04:35 PM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0280_DXO.jpg

KrishnenduKes

05-18-2010, 09:37 AM

400D, f1.8 at work. I liked the texture of the wood top! That is a lot of grain for 200ISO! I do not mind at all though. :)

shutterbug

05-18-2010, 05:46 PM

Nice shot Delta! Given it the DXO treatment, and hence the noise?
Delta, Changed from Nikon to Canon 400D?

Deltaone

05-18-2010, 11:57 PM

What can i say? Budgetary constraints :D. So all i have at the moment is the 400d and the 50 1.8 :D. And yes, thats DXO at work.

KrishnenduKes

05-19-2010, 09:13 AM

What can i say? Budgetary constraints :D. So all i have at the moment is the 400d and the 50 1.8 :D. And yes, thats DXO at work.

I am enjoying your shots with the 400D. They are better than your shots with the mobile!!! :)

vitesh

05-25-2010, 05:48 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3773614599_a1b5bba80c_o.jpg

All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

KrishnenduKes

05-25-2010, 06:20 PM

All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

Not bad Vitesh! :)

Deltaone

05-31-2010, 08:23 AM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0588_DXO.jpg

Deltaone

06-02-2010, 07:59 AM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0572_DXO.jpg

KrishnenduKes

06-02-2010, 08:41 AM

Beautiful shot Delta. Loved the composition and the colours and the whole idea. Reminded me of Antonioni's movies!

hitanshu

06-02-2010, 01:18 PM

+1

Nothing more to say.

Though delta, honestly, I notice way too much grain and lack of critical focus in alot of your pics. Wonder why - just doesn't do adequate justice to the great compos.

sandeep

06-02-2010, 06:50 PM

Hope this qualifies here
Drink deep or taste not the Pirerian spring..
http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1371&stc=1&d=1275484760

Deltaone

06-03-2010, 01:14 AM

@tau: All explained away by the rather crappy light i seem to be working with these days :D. Apparently my hands arent anywhere near as steady as they used to be, so higher iso= higher noise. At least i think so. As to the focus, im shooting pretty much wide open damn plane is too thin :D. Needs more work. Shall see what i can do :D.

prafultripathy

06-03-2010, 04:24 PM

Not sure if this is the right thread to post this.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ik5QUkP1AzU/S_nUI3hSGEI/AAAAAAAABw4/oP0jHaGjlgk/s720/IMG_4462.jpg (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ik5QUkP1AzU/S_nUI3hSGEI/AAAAAAAABw4/oP0jHaGjlgk/IMG_4462.jpg)

synn

06-03-2010, 07:51 PM

More landscapy than still life.
Go wider(If you can), change the perspective a bit to accentuate the bench and voila! Wallpaper worthy shot.

KrishnenduKes

06-03-2010, 10:48 PM

More landscapy than still life.
Go wider(If you can), change the perspective a bit to accentuate the bench and voila! Wallpaper worthy shot.

Yup! Something like that.

prafultripathy

06-04-2010, 11:12 AM

More landscapy than still life.
Go wider(If you can), change the perspective a bit to accentuate the bench and voila! Wallpaper worthy shot.
Alas! 18mm with non FF body this is the widest I can get. :(

A 10-22 is some lurking in the horizon as soon as I have the moolah for it!

Bibudesh

06-04-2010, 09:27 PM

One from my side

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TAkhvJLQ71I/AAAAAAAAFWc/VAQfWrPfz7A/s800/DSC_4969.jpg

KrishnenduKes

06-05-2010, 09:41 AM

One from my side

Beautiful! :)

hitanshu

06-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Me loves. Very nicely composed and beautiful lighting

Bibudesh

06-05-2010, 07:06 PM

Beautiful! :)

Thanks Ken.

Me loves. Very nicely composed and beautiful lighting

Thanks Hitanshu. Glad u guys liked it :)

prafultripathy

07-09-2010, 11:53 AM

Does this qualify?

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_D5FxV5sYaW0/S7_SX0tCM6I/AAAAAAAAEqY/lDsYgD_Zwws/s720/IMG_3814.jpg

KrishnenduKes

07-09-2010, 11:55 AM

Does this qualify?

No it does not. Still Life essentially refers to "Inanimate Object" photography.

Ps; Great shot there though!

prafultripathy

07-09-2010, 11:59 AM

No it does not. Still Life essentially refers to "Inanimate Object" photography.

Ps; Great shot there though!
I could not locate a proper thread for this. Any pointers in the right direction? :)

KrishnenduKes

07-09-2010, 02:19 PM

Maybe there should be a dedicated pets section. People often shoot their pets!

prafultripathy

07-09-2010, 02:26 PM

I think we can have an 'Animals' thread under this section, we already have one for snakes! :)

roschmann27

07-18-2010, 04:05 PM

i think these qualify....

KrishnenduKes

07-19-2010, 04:03 PM

i think these qualify....

Not 1 and 2. 4 yes and to an extent also 3. Still life = inanimate!

veereshai

07-23-2010, 10:03 PM

Have always wanted to shoot guitars and I got a chance recently. Hope you guys enjoy viewing these :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4772203388_8296a33857_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4663890537_75811a9d3b_z.jpg

Wanna guess how this was done and what it is? :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4626963853_bdec95fb33_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/4625011954_999a0f82db_z.jpg

roschmann27

07-23-2010, 11:34 PM

how did you manage the blue jug photo? please share

good photos by the way

powerslave

07-23-2010, 11:58 PM

Those are really good Veereshai, mind sharing your setup?

hitanshu

07-24-2010, 11:45 AM

Veereshai,

I've rarely commented on your stuff - but this set is SIMPLY AWESOME. Professional setup. I'd +1 to Powerslave here!!

veereshai

07-24-2010, 06:55 PM

how did you manage the blue jug photo? please share

good photos by the way

Thank you, am glad you like them :).

It's actually a very very small utensil, usually used to store milk while serving tea. Shot with a macro lens and cropped for composition, hence it looks like a jug!

I used food color for the water and dropped a coin (I think, don't quite remember). The camera was mounted on a tripod and was on a ten second timer, the utensil was placed on a seamless white paper (A4 sheet) and I used one hand to hold the flash (YN 460, triggered wirelessly with a sonia trigger) pointing towards the background and dropped the coin when the camera was about to click. Took me a couple of attempts to get it right. Let me know if this was clear or if you have any other questions, will be glad to help out :).

Those are really good Veereshai, mind sharing your setup?

Setup? Umm, I usually use two YN460 flashes for my work. One of the things that has really really helped me understand how to light is a book called "Light science and magic". It's a must read book to get amazing results with simple lighting :). Trust me, in photography, nothing matters more than the light. You can get AMAZING shots even with cheap lens and great lighting :).

For the guitar shot, I used one flash to light the guitar and another flash kept behind the guitar on the floor and pointed towards the wall. The wall was off-white but because of the flash power, it looks white and I had to clean up parts of the wall in photoshop :).

Veereshai,

I've rarely commented on your stuff - but this set is SIMPLY AWESOME. Professional setup. I'd +1 to Powerslave here!!

Thank you Hitanshu :). Am really glad that you like my photographs.

debangshu

07-24-2010, 07:56 PM

@veereshai: Loved your shots.

Does this Qualify?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4749405829_97cd55d393.jpg
Lets call it a day...

anvancy-(macro analyst)

07-25-2010, 04:47 PM

veereshai

07-26-2010, 12:48 PM

@veereshai: Loved your shots.

Does this Qualify?

Thank you Debangshu :).

Nice tones there.

Anvancy

Thank you Anvancy :).

vitesh

07-26-2010, 03:22 PM

One more from myside :)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs099.ash2/38280_445816525961_692970961_6198771_1403902_n.jpg

KrishnenduKes

07-26-2010, 07:12 PM

One more from myside :)

Wanna guess how this was done and what it is? :D

Superb. Please share!

powerslave

07-26-2010, 07:18 PM

That's great bokeh Vitesh!

vitesh

07-26-2010, 07:39 PM

Superb. Please share!

Thanks Ken. Clicked this one in Delhi Haat with 55-250mm hand held....Bokeh created behind is the red neon lights :)

@powerslave: Glad u liked...

KrishnenduKes

07-27-2010, 07:34 AM

Setup? Umm, I usually use two YN460 flashes for my work. One of the things that has really really helped me understand how to light is a book called "Light science and magic". It's a must read book to get amazing results with simple lighting :). Trust me, in photography, nothing matters more than the light. You can get AMAZING shots even with cheap lens and great lighting :).

For the guitar shot, I used one flash to light the guitar and another flash kept behind the guitar on the floor and pointed towards the wall. The wall was off-white but because of the flash power, it looks white and I had to clean up parts of the wall in photoshop :).

Thanks for the detailed description. Great shots! Good innovation.

Vicky

07-28-2010, 08:35 PM

Posting one here after a long time....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4837992020_a8a74a678e_z.jpg

KrishnenduKes

07-28-2010, 08:40 PM

Posting one here after a long time....

And Vicky is BACK!!! Great shot! :)

ps No meta data found.

Vicky

07-28-2010, 08:45 PM

And Vicky is BACK!!! Great shot! :)

ps No meta data found.

Thanks Ken!

I did not actually remove the EXIF... maybe its not showing coz I did not link it to the original size on my Flickr!

Any ways...

Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Focal Length: 30.0mm
Aperture: f/2.2
Exposure Time: 0.125 s (1/8)
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Copyright: Vikash '2010

KrishnenduKes

07-28-2010, 08:50 PM

Thanks Ken!

Any ways...

Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Focal Length: 30.0mm
Aperture: f/2.2
Exposure Time: 0.125 s (1/8)
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Copyright: Vikash '2010

Aperture f2.2, 30mm, which lens is this???

Did you recover the WB on PP? On Auto WB, this looks terrific!

Ps; It is the Sigma. I just checked your signature!

Vicky

07-29-2010, 11:49 AM

Did you recover the WB on PP? On Auto WB, this looks terrific!

Since I always shoot in RAW, I never really bother about in camera WB... just let it remain on AWB and later correct it to my taste during conversion from RAW to JPG:)

KrishnenduKes

07-29-2010, 01:50 PM

Since I always shoot in RAW, I never really bother about in camera WB... just let it remain on AWB and later correct it to my taste during conversion from RAW to JPG:)

I do exactly the same. Thanks.

powerslave

07-29-2010, 06:40 PM

Hey Vicky, nice shot! As you read recently, I gave in to my craving for f/1.4 with the Rokinon. I'm wondering what you think about the Sigma 30 f/1.4 and the 50mm f/1.4?

I have had my eye on those for quite some time. I might get rid of my nifty and the Rokinon and buy one of those.

Deltaone

07-29-2010, 07:30 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4840904752_0b9f04a135_b.jpg

KrishnenduKes

07-29-2010, 07:54 PM

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@ Delta: A little more DOF, just a little bit more would have made it look a stunner! Don't you think?

Deltaone

07-30-2010, 12:08 AM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0900_DXO.jpg

any better?

KrishnenduKes

07-30-2010, 12:38 PM

any better?

This is much better. But I liked the other frame. :o

roschmann27

08-01-2010, 10:57 PM

peace........

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1567&stc=1&d=1280683587

vitesh

08-02-2010, 04:49 PM

One more from myside :)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs272.snc1/9924_144901720961_692970961_3482879_1529205_n.jpg

KrishnenduKes

08-02-2010, 05:19 PM

Have I shown this before? Or is this too abstract? I am not too sure... :)

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/517/Stairs.jpg

hitanshu

08-03-2010, 11:46 AM

nice railing. not abstract enough but well shot as always :)

roschmann27

08-04-2010, 08:53 AM

GRASSHOPPER!

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1587&stc=1&d=1280892016

darkside_of_d_sun

08-04-2010, 04:13 PM

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb181/archeriostichaos/IMG_7666.jpg

Cheers,
Shamik

Aryan

08-04-2010, 06:35 PM

I don't quite know whether it should fit here or not, but here is my contribution.

The 'other' world - the curtains of a window as seen on a mirror, provides for an illusionary effect.
http://i33.tinypic.com/4vpkk1.jpg

Vicky

08-04-2010, 08:34 PM

...not abstract enough but well shot as always :)

LOL! Looking for 'abstract' on the 'still life' thread?? :eek:

dipdawiz

08-04-2010, 09:16 PM

though it can move but at this moment it is still

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XSaGloPpFXs/SvCahtOzXOI/AAAAAAAALnk/b_vsnUISwWc/s640/P9191330.JPG

its a train which is stationary in a museum.

roschmann27

08-05-2010, 12:20 AM

from my side....

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1608&stc=1&d=1280947786

KrishnenduKes

08-05-2010, 09:13 AM

though it can move but at this moment it is still

its a train which is stationary in a museum.

You have given me an idea!

Bibudesh

08-05-2010, 11:50 AM

though it can move but at this moment it is still

its a train which is stationary in a museum.

Dip you are one of them whose shots are really liked by me.

Very nice work indeed. And good to see an active olympian in town.

dipdawiz

08-05-2010, 09:59 PM

Dip you are one of them whose shots are really liked by me.

Very nice work indeed. And good to see an active olympian in town.

Thanks Bibudesh...

one more from my side

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XSaGloPpFXs/TFrmORPdu_I/AAAAAAAANdE/TseAfLNBcAM/s640/P8160183.JPG

roschmann27

08-08-2010, 02:30 PM

here is another humble submissionhttp://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1629&stc=1&d=1281258006

roschmann27

08-28-2010, 01:11 AM

sparks......

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1673&stc=1&d=1282937976

amvj

08-28-2010, 11:52 PM

One from my end
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4125/p1050761ed.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/p1050761ed.jpg/)

Nakul

08-30-2010, 09:34 AM

[QUOTE=amvj;18521]One from my end
QUOTE]

Have a shot with coloured water ?

anvancy-(macro analyst)

08-30-2010, 10:43 AM

Nice shot Amvj.

Anvancy

KrishnenduKes

08-30-2010, 12:28 PM

here is another humble submission

I don't think that qualifies for still life. It is water right?

One from my end

Good shot! :)

amvj

08-30-2010, 04:59 PM

^ Thanks everyone. No its not water. Its Mirinda :p
sooc:

http://i33.tinypic.com/2wdx0z8.jpg

KrishnenduKes

08-30-2010, 06:55 PM

^ Thanks everyone. No its not water. Its Mirinda :p
sooc:

I was not talking about your shot. I was saying water in Roschmann's shot.

wonderboy_tm

08-30-2010, 10:00 PM

My attempt at Still life !!!
http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af48/frammed/OZ/063.jpg

Devaiah PA

08-30-2010, 10:32 PM

Some inventions shall last longer than humanity.... the pulley is one of them.

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/573/CSC0707.JPG

amvj

08-31-2010, 12:02 AM

@ Ken: Thats a reply to Nakul ;) . Here its

Have a shot with coloured water ?

Its just a Mirinda

KrishnenduKes

09-01-2010, 10:10 AM

Some inventions shall last longer than humanity.... the pulley is one of them.

Not a bad shot.

Cyclops

09-01-2010, 04:12 PM

A submission from my side after a long long time:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4870842747_f48c9fbd93.jpg

KrishnenduKes

09-01-2010, 04:15 PM

A submission from my side after a long long time:

NO idea what it is but it is not bad.

Cyclops

09-01-2010, 04:21 PM

NO idea what it is but it is not bad.

Its the wheel & pulley used to get water from wells... ;) All thanks to Devaiah PA's post, I remembered I'd a similar one!!

nelson_sanjoy

12-22-2010, 07:52 PM

We prey to pray...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5282461497_c25b849152_z_d.jpg

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 5
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 75 mm
ISO Speed 200

KrishnenduKes

12-23-2010, 05:44 PM

We prey to pray...

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 5
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 75 mm
ISO Speed 200

Interesting... however I would have chosen a different support, closed it down by at least one stop. Then I am sure it would have probably looked a stunner.

arijit

12-26-2010, 11:39 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1395.snc4/164758_1713276348024_1121619145_31969479_4834479_n .jpg

Devaiah PA

12-27-2010, 01:37 PM

Arijit

How can this be still life?
I can see a lot of LIFE in it!

hitanshu

12-27-2010, 01:44 PM

It should be named:
Life is calling, where are you?

arijit

12-27-2010, 02:14 PM

:):p:D
True...my mistake;)

csajal

12-28-2010, 08:07 AM

Some from my side (and I hope they qualify for this thread!! :) ) -

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1176.snc4/154833_1748954007698_1354261533_31940354_2275283_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1234.snc4/156689_1757647425028_1354261533_31955656_1470662_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1398.snc4/165086_1776594138684_1354261533_31994697_1635862_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs015.snc6/166508_1780259430314_1354261533_32001854_5224269_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1237.snc4/156943_1780259870325_1354261533_32001856_4367910_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1215.snc4/156781_1780260110331_1354261533_32001857_5557632_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163721_1780260430339_1354261533_32001858_2203596_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs773.ash1/166351_1780260550342_1354261533_32001859_5992086_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs739.ash1/163181_1780260830349_1354261533_32001861_7217920_n .jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs045.snc6/167509_1783810959100_1354261533_32013470_3124119_n .jpg

Jonak

12-28-2010, 01:10 PM

csajal

12-28-2010, 01:36 PM

Bondage and pain
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5298970229_ef0424bb5a_z.jpg
Dried fishes are kept at a fish market in Seoul, South Korea.
Looks like these dead fishes are screaming to come out of their bondage and they are in pain. :(
This is a SOOC (Straight Out Of the Camera) shot.

WOW that's graphic :(

Shutki maach kehete daarun hoye (if somebody cooks it well)... but the portrayal is really intense!!

arijit

12-28-2010, 04:08 PM

csajal

12-29-2010, 11:31 AM

On the Edge :)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1371.snc4/164309_1787050640090_1354261533_32022064_4619884_n .jpg

Cyclops

12-29-2010, 06:09 PM

Bondage and pain

Damn Jonak, you've nailed a very pictorial image. Amazing! Quite an eye for the moment & intriguing thought!

Jonak

12-29-2010, 11:54 PM

Damn Jonak, you've nailed a very pictorial image. Amazing! Quite an eye for the moment & intriguing thought!

Thanks. This is on flickr EXPLORE today.
Here is the link from the flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonaks/5298970229/

nelson_sanjoy

12-30-2010, 11:17 PM

Bondage and pain

Just WOW - well thought and executed...

Vicky

12-31-2010, 06:10 PM

Heavenly Light. Literally!!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5308991263_d7cf71e202_o.jpg

KrishnenduKes

01-01-2011, 10:42 AM

Heavenly Light. Literally!!

This is called having the eye for the photo! Good one Vickash.

Vicky

01-01-2011, 11:46 AM

This is called having the eye for the photo! Good one Vickash.

Thanks Ken!

And I spell my name as 'Vikash':)

arijit

01-02-2011, 12:58 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1376.snc4/164851_1722798026060_1121619145_31992919_1778666_n .jpg

arijit

01-08-2011, 08:12 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs042.snc6/167291_1733745939751_1121619145_32021799_5367498_n .jpg

Vicky

01-08-2011, 11:03 PM

Still Life!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5331548753_8694ea0bbb_o.jpg

50D + 30mm 1.4 @ 1/250, f/2.0, ISO 100

KrishnenduKes

01-08-2011, 11:29 PM

@Arijit: Your peanut shot is good.

Still Life!

50D + 30mm 1.4 @ 1/250, f/2.0, ISO 100

Vicky's steps are nice!

nelson_sanjoy

01-09-2011, 09:04 PM

I L Yo
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5339149844_bb85f1e4fd_z_d.jpg

KrishnenduKes

01-09-2011, 09:20 PM

I L Yo

Still life? More like bokeh is it not?

nelson_sanjoy

01-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Yep i agree but didn't want to post a similar photo again so posted :)

nelson_sanjoy

01-14-2011, 03:47 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5353692143_c9783a940b_z_d.jpg
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 27 mm
ISO Speed 100

surya@64

01-14-2011, 05:58 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5353692143_c9783a940b_z_d.jpg
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 27 mm
ISO Speed 100

Going by the shadow of the chair...looks like its about 10 am morning....

A cup of steaming coffee and a newspaper on the chair would have accentuated the feel of winter morning...what say...???
Regards.

nelson_sanjoy

01-14-2011, 09:34 PM

Going by the shadow of the chair...looks like its about 10 am morning....

A cup of steaming coffee and a newspaper on the chair would have accentuated the feel of winter morning...what say...???
Regards.

Prakash Sir - Thank you for such constructive feedback.

KrishnenduKes

01-15-2011, 08:04 PM

arijit

01-16-2011, 11:09 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs001.snc6/165164_1722840307117_1121619145_31993129_5373981_n .jpg
Not among the best, the manual zooming in HS10 comes handy at tyms where AF signals out of focus!

KrishnenduKes

01-16-2011, 10:58 PM

Not among the best, the manual zooming in HS10 comes handy at tyms where AF signals out of focus!

Very nice. Almost looks abstract. Looks like you are enjoying your HS10! :)

arijit

01-17-2011, 10:36 AM

Very nice. Almost looks abstract. Looks like you are enjoying your HS10! :)

thanx Kenda...still xperimenting with HS10...not getting enough tyme 2 do so tho :(

csajal

01-17-2011, 12:00 PM

One from my side -

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs265.snc6/179346_1816538017256_1354261533_32085473_3997016_n .jpg

KrishnenduKes

01-18-2011, 10:06 PM

One from my side -

Still life! Interesting! :)

csajal

01-21-2011, 05:50 PM

Still life! Interesting! :)

Thanks Ken Da... glad you liked it :)

amvj

02-03-2011, 01:41 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5410702081_464a2a448b_b.jpg

mohit_k

02-03-2011, 09:17 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5410702081_464a2a448b_b.jpg

#like - especially the colors in the photo.

KrishnenduKes

02-03-2011, 10:25 AM

HDR right?

Just get the leaves out and your photo qualifies for "Still life"! :)

Or maybe it is fine. Since one shoots apples and oranges in still life too!

amvj

02-03-2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks mohit and ken.

@ ken: I think the leaves and it's shadows adds some character to the photo. I have a separate "bulb only" photo but I feel its a bit "incomplete".

Shabbar

02-03-2011, 05:08 PM

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2161&stc=1&d=1296733071

hitanshu

02-03-2011, 08:09 PM

beautifully concieved, but horizon's a bit too tilted, too dark (add light?) and just not sharp enough. But the thought itself is kickass.

Shabbar

02-03-2011, 09:24 PM

beautifully concieved, but horizon's a bit too tilted, too dark (add light?) and just not sharp enough. But the thought itself is kickass.

Thanx Hitanshu for the tip will keep in mind . As I had to use a torch to get the shadow in front just couldn't handle the darkness behind the ring

KrishnenduKes

02-03-2011, 11:51 PM

Idea is simply Superb! Very good creativity indeed! :)

harshad

02-05-2011, 12:16 AM

Here's a bit of still life from my side…

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5416608694_38cfcc66a9_z.jpg
A souvenir carved window from Udaipur, Rajasthan.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4129898156_28bd83bf75_z.jpg
Old Nokia XpressMusic Phone…

P.S. Looked through the full 20 pages of this thread, awesome stuff you guys have posted here!

hitanshu

02-28-2011, 07:32 AM

From a PhotoG2G on 3rd Jan 2010 :p

http://www.freerider.in/images/IMG_4874.jpg

http://www.freerider.in/images/IMG_4860.jpg

@hiway - that udaipur one was lovely!!!

KrishnenduKes

02-28-2011, 08:30 AM

From a PhotoG2G on 3rd Jan 2010 :p

@hiway - that udaipur one was lovely!!!

Ah! Similar to something that I shot the same day. I almost thought that it was my shot. :) :)

hitanshu

02-28-2011, 08:49 AM

lol. Just goes to show how well I can copy/paste :p

KrishnenduKes

02-28-2011, 10:23 AM

lol. Just goes to show how well I can copy/paste :p

That is what we all try to do.

Vicky

02-28-2011, 03:47 PM

Standing in Wait...

Container Cranes standing in wait along the Malacca Coast Line..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5485373842_7c823a866c_o.jpg

KrishnenduKes

02-28-2011, 07:44 PM

Standing in Wait...

Container Cranes standing in wait along the Malacca Coast Line..

Still life! Nah!

DSLR Photo of the day? Oh yes! For sure!

One question: why do you use the sRGB colour space?

Vicky

02-28-2011, 08:00 PM

I had looked on at them for quite a long time and noticed that they were standing pretty still

:cool:

KrishnenduKes

03-01-2011, 11:36 AM

I had looked on at them for quite a long time and noticed that they were standing pretty still

:cool:

I knew exactly that this would be the answer :D :D

hitanshu

03-05-2011, 12:25 AM

For when one who poses as a friend is but a foe & embraces in an all-consuming fatal embrace:
http://www.freerider.in/images/IMG_4731.jpg

KrishnenduKes

03-05-2011, 09:09 AM

For when one who poses as a friend is but a foe & embraces in an all-consuming fatal embrace:

Nice concept to shoot and well captioned. But a little soft don't you think?

hitanshu

03-06-2011, 11:02 PM

oh yes, it was the jungles of bandhavgarh - failing light & shot from a gypsy. Needs to be MUCH sharper!

amanomics

03-29-2011, 12:22 PM

Hope this qualifies here...

http://imgthumb02a.zoomin.com/1295376200/540469644_g.jpg

KrishnenduKes

03-30-2011, 07:27 AM

Hope this qualifies here...

It does.

But not an excellent shot I feel.

ashishtamhane

04-12-2011, 02:07 PM

Some PP done to get that 'weird' look.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn6bTzX4QcM/TaMkg6jifTI/AAAAAAAAACw/F1Q17sCnqmI/s1600/BookOnTable.jpg

KrishnenduKes

04-12-2011, 04:36 PM

[SIZE=2]Some PP done to get that 'weird' look.

Not a bad shot. But I do not like the artifacts!

ashishtamhane

04-12-2011, 08:51 PM

Thanks once again!

If by artifacts you are referring to those which are present on the lower right and left sides of the book, then those were created on purpose to make that photo imperfect. I personally like the metallic smooth look of the book.

KrishnenduKes

04-13-2011, 03:54 PM

ashishtamhane

04-13-2011, 09:07 PM

Very well.

I have applied a minor Glow filter and an Emboss filter to that picture as well.

arvindm29

04-14-2011, 12:15 AM

UV protection and one of my riding gear
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5616480211_b2d579be6d_z.jpg

KrishnenduKes

04-14-2011, 03:28 PM

UV protection and one of my riding gear

This shot has good potential. It has not been fully realised!

arvindm29

04-15-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks Krish!
can you critique more on this picture please

KrishnenduKes

04-15-2011, 10:41 PM

Thanks Krish!
can you critique more on this picture please

There is no subject in your photograph. Even in still life, there is a well defined subject. Your photograph looks like a mixed bag of half objects with no clear subject. The photograph shows lack of clarity on behalf of the photographer.

Shabbar

04-29-2011, 03:42 PM

Hope this qulafies for this thread

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2348&stc=1&d=1304071901

Xavier

04-29-2011, 05:44 PM

Hope this qulafies for this thread

Fork in water/liquid?

KrishnenduKes

04-29-2011, 06:00 PM

Hope this qulafies for this thread

Is this a heavy crop?

Shabbar

04-29-2011, 06:55 PM

Fork in water/liquid?

wow, how did come to know?

Is this a heavy crop?

not at all Kenda its a macro shot.

Devaiah PA

04-29-2011, 07:24 PM

Hope this qulafies for this thread

You have got the gun, but do not shoot in air....
Think and search for the subjects :)

Xavier

04-29-2011, 08:10 PM

wow, how did come to know?

Just guessed.

KrishnenduKes

04-30-2011, 07:07 AM

wow, how did come to know?

It is evident from the photo.

not at all Kenda its a macro shot.

Good.

Now go and shoot some dedicated work. Do some creative Macro work. Make it look outstanding. This is Okay for a beginner. But you are not just a beginner!

vitesh

05-06-2011, 02:47 PM

surya@64

05-06-2011, 03:05 PM

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226795_10150237481720962_692970961_8919372_6386516 _n.jpg

You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.

Nice, good DOF but, too centered...the negative space to the right of the picture can be reduced. Regards.

vitesh

05-06-2011, 03:22 PM

Nice, good DOF but, too centered...the negative space to the right of the picture can be reduced. Regards.

Thanks surya for ur valuable inputs and suggestions :)

KrishnenduKes

05-06-2011, 06:56 PM

You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.

Nice bokeh to the left. Good shot, good exposure.

But I agree with Surya, composition needs a little left to be desired.

hensil

05-06-2011, 08:03 PM

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226795_10150237481720962_692970961_8919372_6386516 _n.jpg

You haven't lost your smile at all, it's right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.

Good work Vitesh! You can still crop the right side and remove the distraction and improve the image composition.
Henry

hensil

05-08-2011, 04:44 PM

http://www.henrydsilva.com/photogallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2963&g2_serialNumber=1
This is natural not photoshopped.:)
Just press the starter and will come back to life.
Henry

ashishtamhane

05-08-2011, 05:20 PM

This is natural not photoshopped.:)
Just press the starter and will come back to life.
Henry

The Ninjas are anything but still!;)

Nice compostition there but is the picture a bit overexposed?

hensil

05-08-2011, 05:27 PM

Nice compostition there but is the picture a bit overexposed?

Where is it over exposed? Are you saying about the reflections in the petrol tank or the white frame?

ashishtamhane

05-08-2011, 05:41 PM

Where is it over exposed? Are you saying about the reflections in the petrol tank or the white frame?

The white frame only.

hensil

05-08-2011, 11:34 PM

The white frame only.

I don't want to disappoint you. I find the exposure spot on. The white frame looks quite white with details.
Henry

KrishnenduKes

05-09-2011, 09:18 AM

I don't want to disappoint you. I find the exposure spot on. The white frame looks quite white with details.
Henry

Great shot and composition, with the bike, the window... lovely!

Exposure is spot on. I personally do not shoot with spot on exposure though.

amanomics

06-06-2011, 03:47 PM

http://imgthumb02a.zoomin.com/1305488251/211034113_g.jpg

KrishnenduKes

06-08-2011, 10:50 PM

Lovely shot! :)

ashishtamhane

06-23-2011, 08:12 PM

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/StillLIfe1.jpg

The door through which one usually enters my house!;)

KrishnenduKes

06-24-2011, 02:17 PM

The door through which one usually enters my house!;)

Nice shot there Ashish.

ashishtamhane

06-24-2011, 02:35 PM

Nice shot there Ashish.

Thank you!

Its nice to have you back on the forum after a brief vacation!:)

Cyclops

06-25-2011, 11:31 PM

Thank you! Its nice to have you back on the forum after a brief vacation!:)

It wasn't actually a vacation, it was a forced one, due to kidney stone raising its deadly hood while he was visiting France. Glad to see him back here on TPIN & hope his pain & issue has lessened or gone! God bless you, Kenda & get well soon! TPIN needs your mentoring & critique!

ashishtamhane

06-25-2011, 11:47 PM

It wasn't actually a vacation, it was a forced one, due to kidney stone raising its deadly hood while he was visiting France.

Extremely bad timing by the Kidney stone.

Glad to see him back here on TPIN & hope his pain & issue has lessened or gone! God bless you, Kenda & get well soon!

Lets hope that his issue has gone. Get well soon.

TPIN needs your mentoring & critique!

This is very true. After every post, I personally wait for KenDa to post his critique.

TPIN is not TPIN without KenDa:)

KrishnenduKes

06-26-2011, 03:19 AM

This is very true. After every post, I personally wait for KenDa to post his critique.

TPIN is not TPIN without KenDa:)

Oh boy! That is not true. It is flattering.

But you guys are the ones who make TPIN work. All of you!

anirban

06-26-2011, 12:41 PM

Sorry people, I'm going completely off-topic, but, really, Krishnendu Sir, you ARE the inspiration for all of us!

I can speak for a lot of us here when I say that without your critique, we would have never tried to get better, instead been satisfied with 'likes' on facebook!

Thank you once again, and from all of us here, I wish you the best of health in times to come! :)

Regards,
Anirban

anirban

08-27-2011, 10:55 AM

My first attempt at still life:

Inuit twins!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J4LM56khOd0/Tlh_UHDt1PI/AAAAAAAAAl8/9DmGbtNYr8A/s640/IMG_0158.jpg

hensil

08-27-2011, 11:15 AM

This very good Anirban. I don't know if you realize, you have got very good lighting.
Henry

KrishnenduKes

08-27-2011, 04:52 PM

This very good Anirban. I don't know if you realize, you have got very good lighting.
Henry

I agree with Henry.

ashishtamhane

08-27-2011, 05:10 PM

My first attempt at still life:

Inuit twins!

Great shot Anirban! Good going!

anirban

08-27-2011, 08:25 PM

This very good Anirban. I don't know if you realize, you have got very good lighting.
Henry

Thanks Henry! There was just a single source of light through a frosted glass north facing window... I was experimenting by placing the twins in different angles relative to the window, and I liked this the best. Later on, I read that the great master Rembrandt used this technique :)

I agree with Henry.

Great shot Anirban! Good going!

Thanks a lot for the encouragement!