Ek Musafir
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Friday, August 12, 2016
~ Caught In Silhouette ~
Photography is an art with many aspects. Behind an every good photograph, there is a balanced amount of light; in technical language we call it as a ' Perfect Exposure '. Depending upon the amount of a light entering into the camera while clicking, a photograph is differentiated into three types viz. over-exposed, under-exposed and perfectly exposed.
Sometimes, things get more interested if we under-expose the frame. This is the essence of Silhouette Photography. We adjust our camera settings in such a way that only outline or shape of the body is visible having zero details of the interior parts.
First and foremost requirement of the Silhouette Photography is; you must click against the light. It means that your subject must be sandwiched between available light source and the camera.
Then, your subject must be under-exposed. This is a bit tricky and can be achieved by having a command over ISO ( sensitivity ), Shutter Speed ( how fast the shutter is ) and Aperture ( opening of the lens ). Once you understand to control the exposure, the technical job is done and now artistic aspects kick in. These aspects determine how beautiful your photograph is !
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. |
Naneghat, Sahyadri, Maharashtra. |
Serene Evening With Jupiter In The Sky, Shahapur, Maharashtra. |
Garden Lizard On The Branch Of A Tree, Gandhari, Maharashtra. |
Placed On The Top, Chandigarh, India. |
Siddhagad Trek, Murbad, Maharashtra. |
Self-shot, Peb Fort, Neral, Maharashtra. |
Self-shot, Peb Fort, Neral, Maharashtra. |
An Evening On The Kokankada Of Harishchandragad, Maharashtra. |
I hope; this post will definitely give you some basic understanding about the Silhouette Photography. Do take proper care while exposing the camera directly to the intense sunlight. For beginners, Golden Hours (early morning and late evening light) are recommended. Keep experimenting, beacuse after all, it's all about directing viewers to your Artwork.
Thank You...
Saturday, August 6, 2016
~ A Discrete Story Telling ~
After undergoing through the many levels of Amateur Photography, now, what i believe is; photographs can convey strong messages to the society. It all starts with having a camera and clicking pictures just for the fun. Gradually, interest starts growing and instead of just clicking, you look for Compositions. You start finding subjects in compositions. You never get satisfied by just clicking it once, you repeatedly keep exploring different angles to make it damn perfect and it is the never ending process!
It's my maiden attempt to tell or to explain Point Of Views looking at the Life with the help of self-clicked photographs.
'' Hard-work is the key to success. The path may seem to be endless, never mind, keep following it. ''
" Your ideas should be sharp and crystal-clear. "
" Don't be afraid of the darkness, embrace your inner soul and keep shining. "
" Be a turbulent, it shows how passionately dynamic you are ! "
" Be like a mountain. Stand firm, hold the position against all odds. "
" Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels
of the wisdom. "
" Hope is a good thing, never ever loose it. "
" Live young, live free. "
Don't just click, try to compose a photograph which depicts a meaningful message because,
"Photography is a love affair with life."
Thank you.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
~ In The Arms Of Saatmal Range - Dhodap Fort ~
Hello all, keeping all laziness aside, I am back again and it really feels so good when you blog about the place which is near to your heart.
From last 3-4 years I celebrate 31st and welcome a new year by hanging out with mountains. We were looking for such a trek attracting less crowd so that we could enjoy peace and nature more enthusiastically and we finalized Dhodap Fort Trek, Nashik.
On Dec 30th, after packing the backpack, we left Kalyan around 12.30 pm and reached Nashik Bus Depot (old) at 4.30 pm. We boarded direct S.T. bus to Hatti @ 5.30 pm which is the base village of the Dhodap Fort. People in this village are over-friendly.
Due to excitement we couldn't sleep. So, we just passed those dark hours and eagerly waited for a dawn.
As soon as dawn started breaking, we pulled up our bags and started trekking.
After 2 hours of hike, we took a hault for 15 minutes and again resumed to explore surrounding area.
After the sunset-shades faded away, we returned to that old house-like structure and began to cook the food for dinner. After dinner, we star-gazed for some hours and climate changed suddenly.
At 12.00 am we wished each other a Happy New Year and while listening to P.L's Raosaheb story in cell-phone, we fell into sleep.
What a morning it was!!! I was like " was it really January or July month? " Within last 48 hours, we witnessed all three seasons.
With loads of memories, we began to descend the fort. Every trek has its own uniqueness and this one was one of the all time favorites for me. I wish, once in an every year, I would visit this awesome place...
Thank you.
From last 3-4 years I celebrate 31st and welcome a new year by hanging out with mountains. We were looking for such a trek attracting less crowd so that we could enjoy peace and nature more enthusiastically and we finalized Dhodap Fort Trek, Nashik.
On Dec 30th, after packing the backpack, we left Kalyan around 12.30 pm and reached Nashik Bus Depot (old) at 4.30 pm. We boarded direct S.T. bus to Hatti @ 5.30 pm which is the base village of the Dhodap Fort. People in this village are over-friendly.
Due to excitement we couldn't sleep. So, we just passed those dark hours and eagerly waited for a dawn.
As soon as dawn started breaking, we pulled up our bags and started trekking.
~ C a l l O f T h e M o u n t a i n ~ 1st Pic Of The Trek |
Reflection In The Pond |
Last Sunrise Of 2014 (31 Dec,2014) |
After 2 hours of hike, we took a hault for 15 minutes and again resumed to explore surrounding area.
Construction Near Water Cistern |
This Fort has remarkable fortification and we can see leftovers of them. Those leftovers are the witnessers of Historic Glory.
After exploring each and every corner of the fort, it took us 4.5 hours to react the top of the Fort.
Nature Vs Man Comparison. That pinnacle at the top in the background is ' IKHARA ' |
Old House-like Structure = Best Place To Stay |
Love For The Rock-patches |
Now, it was the time to take some rest until the beginning of golden hours. I was expecting some drama in the sky but bad weather was taking its toll. Fortunately, we could witness the last sunset of the 2014.
After the sunset-shades faded away, we returned to that old house-like structure and began to cook the food for dinner. After dinner, we star-gazed for some hours and climate changed suddenly.
At 12.00 am we wished each other a Happy New Year and while listening to P.L's Raosaheb story in cell-phone, we fell into sleep.
Morning Of Jan 1, 2015 |
First Rays Of 2015 |
What a morning it was!!! I was like " was it really January or July month? " Within last 48 hours, we witnessed all three seasons.
Courtesy:- Aditya Nimkar |
Courtesy:- Aditya Nimkar |
With loads of memories, we began to descend the fort. Every trek has its own uniqueness and this one was one of the all time favorites for me. I wish, once in an every year, I would visit this awesome place...
Thank you.
Mesmerizing Evening of Jan 1st 2015. |
Happy Faces After The Completion Of Memorable Trek. |
Friday, October 10, 2014
लहानपण, कॅमेरा आणि शिक्षण...
लहानपणापासून माझं मन कार्टून नेटवर्क मध्ये कधी रमलच नाही. अगदीच मी एखादाही कार्टून चा शो पाहिलाच नाही अस नाही पण Discovery, Animal Planet, National Geographic यांसारख्या Channels चे अधिक आकर्षण होते/आहे. त्या channels वर दाखवली जाणारी फोटोग्राफी आणि विडीयोग्राफी मनात कायमच घर करत असे. Travel आणि फोटोग्राफी ची आवड निर्माण होण्यासाठी एवढस कारण पुरेसं होत.
बर्याच गोष्टी मला अनुवंशिकतेने माझ्या आजोबांकडून मिळाल्या. 'फोटोग्राफी' ही पण त्यातलीच एक. माझे आजोबा रेल्वे मध्ये नोकरीस होते. मी लहानपणी त्यांनी काढलेले फोटोस पाहिले होते. दणकट मोठा stand, डब्या सारखा दिसणारा उभट फिल्म कॅमेरा आणि तो वापरताना त्यास आणि फोटोग्राफरचे डोकं झाकण्यासाठी वापरण्यात येणार काळ फडक असे त्याचे स्वरूप होते. नंतर माझ्या बाबांनी आणि काकाने त्यांना नोकरी लागल्यावर kodak चा फिल्म कॅमेरा घेतला. अत्यंत छोटा आणि handy असा तो कॅम होता. फिल्म कशी असते हे बघण्याच्या नादात मी कॅमेरा उघडून टयूब लाईट समोर एक्स्पोज केल्याने लहान असतांना बऱ्याचदा ओरडा खाल्ला आहे.
काही वर्षांपूर्वी मी ' आकाशमित्र मंडळ ' नामक खगोलशास्त्राशी संबंधित प्रचार आणि प्रसार करणाऱ्या संस्थेचा सभासद झालो. तिकडे अभिजित अवळस्कर शी ओळख झाली. तो प्रोफेशनल फोटोग्राफर आहे. त्याने काढलेले पक्षी आणि प्राण्यांचे अप्रतिम असे फोटोस पाहून माझ्या डोक्यातला कॅमेरा पुन्हा क्लिक क्लिकाट करू लागला. दरम्यान माझी ओळख आकाशमित्र च्या मनोज बिन्हानी सरांशी झाली. ते एक वेगळच व्यक्तिमत्व आहे. त्यांनी कॅनन चा १०००D हा DSLR कॅमेरा घेतला आणि मला तो पहाण्यास बोलावले. काही दिवसांनी तो कॅमेरा मला वापरण्यास त्यांनी दिला आणि त्यानंतर पुढची ३.५ वर्षे तो माझ्याकडेच होता. यासाठी मी त्यांचा कायम ऋणी आहे.
तसा लहानपानापासून मी अभ्यासात चांगला होतो. १० वी पर्यंत तर बराच बरा होतो. १० वी च्या बोर्ड परीक्षेत मला ९१.०७ टक्के मिळाले. विज्ञानाकडे कल असल्याने साहजिकच मी सायन्सला प्रवेश घेतला. पण ११ वी आणि १२ वी मध्ये मला विशेष असा अभ्यास करावासा वाटलाच नाही आणि मी केलाही नाही आणि त्याचा परिणाम म्हणजे मला १२ वी बोर्ड आणि सी ई टी परीक्षेत खूप कमी मार्क्स मिळाले. AIEEE परीक्षेत मला ठीकठाक गुण मिळाले आणि मी पुढे इंजिनीअरिंगला प्रवेश मिळवला. इलेक्ट्रोनिक्स ची आवड असल्याने मी इलेक्ट्रोनिक्स & टेलिकम्युनिकेशन ही स्ट्रीम निवडली.
मला Vivas आणि Practicals मध्ये कायम चांगले मार्क्स मिळाले पण Theory exams मध्ये प्रगती होत नव्हती. एकीकडे DSLR कॅमेरा आणि माझं टयुनिंग चांगलं जमू लागलं होतं आणि दुसरीकडे सेमिस्टर मध्ये चांगले गुण मिळत नव्हते. कॉलेज मध्ये तर सगळे मला फरहान कुरेशी / आंद्रे इस्थवान वगैरे नावांनी सगळे ओळखत असत. काही जण तर " तू इंजिनीअरिंग सोडून फोटोग्राफीच शिक्षण का घेत नाहीस? " असं विचारत. आपल्याला जगण्यासाठी ऑक्सिजन आणि पाणी/अन्न या दोन्ही गोष्टींची गरज असते त्याप्रमाणे फोटोग्राफी हा माझा ऑक्सिजन आणि इंजिनीअरिंग हे माझे पाणी/अन्न आहे तर मग मी दोघांपैकी फक्त एकालाच कसा काय निवडू शकतो ?…
Peb Fort Trek 28-06-14. Credits:- Omkar Ranade. |
* While Framing The Satpool Bridge * Credits:- Abhijit Prabhu. |
होणाऱ्या टीकांकडे दुर्लक्ष करून मी फोटोग्राफी आणि इंजिनीअरिंगचा अभ्यास दोन्ही सुरु ठेवले. अजूनही स्वताचा DSLR आला नव्हता. मी बाबांना २-३ वेळा त्याबद्दल बोलून पण दाखवले आणि दर वेळेस "हो, घेऊ कि " असे Diplomatic उत्तर मिळाले. २०१३ च्या दिवाळीत ३ नोवेंबरला मला माझा स्वताचा कॅनन ६०D हा DSLR कॅमेरा बाबांनी घेऊन दिला. जसजसा मी फोटोग्राफी मध्ये सिरियस होत गेलो तशी माझी टक्केवारी देखील वाढू लागली.
सेमिस्टर १ - ५३ %
सेमिस्टर २ - ५४ %
सेमिस्टर ३ - ५६ %
सेमिस्टर ४ - ५७ %
सेमिस्टर ५ - ५८ %
सेमिस्टर ६ - ५८ %
सेमिस्टर ७ - ५९ %
सेमिस्टर ८ - ७०.६६ %
Peb Fort Trek 28-06-14. Credits:- Omkar Ranade. |
Gandhari River, Kalyan. 17-09-14. |
~ Sunset ~ 25-09-14. |
शेवटची परीक्षा Distinction सह पास झालो आणि त्याचबरोबर टीकाकारांना पण चोख उत्तर दिले. मी ७व्या सेमिस्टर असतानाच ठरवलं होत की ८ वे सेमिस्टर संपले की पुढचे ४-५ महिने मी फक्त फोटोग्राफी करणार आणि त्याप्रमाणे करत देखील आहे.
धन्यवाद।
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