portrait of sweeper sweeper
This photo was made inside the Amer Fort (sometimes referred o incorrectly as Amber Fort).
This photo was made inside the Amer Fort (sometimes referred o incorrectly as Amber Fort).
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SONY ILCE-6000
Aperture f/5.6 ISO 320 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 1050/10 
Jaipur City, Rajasthan, IN
Aug, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken in the Amer Fort (sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Amber Fort) in Jaipur, India, in October 2018.Time
This was taken in the middle of a bright, sunny day. Fortunately, this lady was resting briefly in the shadow of an overhang, so the bright light was diffused and was thus perfect for photographing her.Lighting
See above.Equipment
This was shot with a Sony a6000 Mirrorless APS-C camera with a Sony 18-105mm f/4 lens at 105mm (equivalent to 157mm for a 35mm setup). This light yet versatile kit is perfect for taking spontaneous photos while traveling. No other equipment was used. The settings were 1/160", f/5.6, ISO 320.Inspiration
I spotted this colorfully dressed woman across a courtyard and was entranced by her beautiful sari and head scarf. She looked quite beautiful, in spite of her somewhat mundane job as a sweeper. Indian women are so stylish! The fact that she was so wonderfully framed by the doorway cemented my desire to make this portrait.Editing
I processed the image in Lightroom, slightly enhancing features such as color and tone in order to adjust the rather featureless RAW image to something with a bit more pop.In my camera bag
I try to keep my load as light and minimal as possible when I travel. My camera of choice was the Sony a6000 Mirrorless APS-C that I used to take this image, but I have recently upgraded to the a6400, which I look forward to using when the pandemic is over and we are once again able to travel. Most of my travel images are taken with the sharp, versatile Sony 18-105mm f/4 lens, whose focal range covers just about any situation I come across. I also carry lightweight fast prime lenses (Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm 1.4), which are especially useful in low light and which provide excellent bokeh for the portraits I love making.Feedback
Although the best light for photography is at the blue or golden hours, sometimes while traveling you have no choice but to photograph in the bright light of mid-day. In that case, when you want to take a portrait, try to find a subject who is protected from the harsh sun by standing under an overhang, such as being in a doorway. That can also provide an interesting frame for the portrait.
