Photography Lessons 4: Rules of Composition
Photography is a form of art and many believe that art should not have any rules. But being the logical human beings that we are, we have managed to create some rules in photography as well. If you cringe at calling them rules, you may call them .. err.. best...
On Children’s Day
There was a High School in Vayalur, Tamil Nadu where we taught computer to the children. The school had got computers by a government grant but there was no one to teach the subject as the Teachers were the neither knowledgeable nor interested. When we started...
The Bucket List IV: Angkor Wat
It was my kid sister’s birthday and I had to give her a gift. So I went to a book shop browsing for books to give her. It was there that I found this book called ‘World Famous Unsolved Mysteries’. Now I was generally curious about such things and wanted to read this...
Questions to ask before buying a Digital Camera
1. What is the sensor size ? Surprisingly, this happens to be the most important question. The camera sensor has been standardized with the olden days films which used to be of 35mm x 24mm. In plain language, the bigger size of the sensor enables more of the image to...
To Ujjain – The abode of the Mahakaal
[divisor invisible] Planning and execution are two different things in a journey. My trip to Ujjain is also similar to this. In 2004, I planned a trip to the temple of Mahakaal in Ujjain, but it took seven year to execute thanks to almighty God that at last I reach...
How to go ahead with Night Photography?
How to take good photographs in night? If your answer is “by using flash”, then please pay attention to this article. There is something wonderful about DSLRs, that is, their ability to see light much beyond the capacity of the human eye. The shutter speed of the...
Photography Lessons 3: Introducing Composition
Now we come to the next important aspect of Photography- Composition. Composition is the placing of the visual entities within the frame. In other words, it is the rearrangement of all the subjects so as to accentuate the ascetics of photography. We need to decide...
The Bucket List: III – Machu Picchu
Long back in 1560s, the once mighty empire of the Incas was taking its last breaths. The Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Fransisco Pizzaro had all but annihilated the Incas and were about to wipe out almost all their population the coming...
Photography Lessons 2: Know your Camera
Now coming to the popular perception; yes, knowing the camera is indeed one of the most important thing you should do to take good photographs. So let’s get started with the camera and the various facets to help us understand how pictures come as they do. The Camera...
The Bucket List II: Lakshadweep
My eagerness to visit Lakshadweep began after listening to the elaborate stories by a friend about her visit. Her vivid description of the beauty and the extraordinary fun in water adventure sports has made me long to visit the islands time and again.. Lakshadweep...
Photography Lessons 1: Understanding Light
Contrary to the general perception, its not the Camera but the Light which needs to be understood as the first prerequisit for taking good photographs. Light is perhaps the most vital element of photography as it is the primary component needed to make photographs....
The surprise at Valluvar Kottam
Today I was called to Valluvar Kottam to meet some friends. Was not prepared for the what presented itself. A huge chariot made apparently of stone inside a monument dedicate to Saint Poet Tiruvalluar. Googled more abut it and and found this here. What a shame that I...