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The vantage point



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upload_dateAug, 2014

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3 Comments |
ankurangoswami
 
ankurangoswami November 25, 2014
Superb!
prajnyangoswami
prajnyangoswami November 26, 2014
thank u !
sibarshisdutta
 
sibarshisdutta November 25, 2014
Amazing! I liked your nature photography
prajnyangoswami
prajnyangoswami November 26, 2014
thank u !
sadetutka
 
sadetutka January 31, 2015
Great composition!
prajnyangoswami
prajnyangoswami February 01, 2015
Thank you so much!

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Behind The Lens

Location

This particular image was captured in the outskirts of Duliajan in upper Assam. Duliajan is a small town known for crude oil prospects. The structure in the image is of a bridge, known as the "Gabhoru-dolong" in local assamese language; an old structure built during the british rule.

Time

The image was captured in the afternoon. That explains the sack on the bicycle as it a regular thing often seen in Assamese villages in the afternoons. The man was either returning from his work or heading to the evening market / evening prayers in the local "naamghor".

Lighting

The lighting was not particularly great. Although it was the golden hour, the midas touch was missing. It was probably why I opted to take the photograph in monochrome. Had there been the golden light, there could have been more drama and a somewhat better composition....? Maybe or maybe not. Sad thing is that the I haven't had the chance of visiting the place again. With better gear and hopefully better light, prospects can be much better.

Equipment

It was during my initial days of photography. All I had was a Sony Cybershot HX10v point and shoot camera. That probably explains the noise and softness and lack of clarity. It wasn't a long exposure shot as there were people on the move across the bridge, so no tripod was involved either. No other accessories were used.

Inspiration

Oh it was the patterns, the leading lines, the geometry, the symmetry. I was actually exploring the place, when I randomly arrived at the spot. Initially there was this vanishing point effect when he bridge was empty. But by the time I could get my hands on the point and shoot, there were people moving on from both sides. Then I saw this gentleman at a distance and the leading lines converging on him and his bicycle. I tried to focus on him - the subject in the center and it was all symmetry from there on. I chose to select the in-camera monochrome settings while capturing the photograph as the light wasn't that great, or that's what I felt.

Editing

There wasn't much to process is what I felt afterwards. So I ended up adjusting the contrast, the sharpness and cropping down a bit.

In my camera bag

Currently I am using a Nikon D7000 camera. Apart from the Nikkor 18-105 mm f/3.5 standard zoom kit lens, I keep a Nikkor 35 mm f/1.8 prime lens in my bag. I also have a couple of filters from Hoya - an ND8 filter and a CPL mostly. Besides that a remote shutter release and a cleaning kit is what I carry these days. I am also using a tripod from Vanguard, the Espod 203 AP.

Feedback

This image is about symmetry and patterns as I have mentioned already. Such prospects are often encountered while observing infrastructures, still-life objects and even elements of nature. For some it may be a matter of chance while for others a result of patience. What I feel is that photography is about instinct, much like a reflex. It occurs spontaneously when you connect with the order of things, when you look not just to see, but to feel.

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