Author name: Satish

The photo below has converging lines that take the viewer’s eyes deep into the frame. On the ground, the salt pans make an intricate design. The power pylons tower above the ground and recede into the distance.There are touches of greenery on the sides.

Location

The photo was shot near the road leading to Koliwada in Naigaon. One side of the road has a long stretch of salt pans. On the other side of the road are dwellings of salt pan workers. The power transmission lines run parallel to the road.

Technical Data

The camera is Canon EOS 550D. Aperture was at f/8 for a good depth of field. The camera mode was set to aperture priority. Focal length was 55.0 mm.

It was a misty morning and the river was covered in a veil. Visibility was restricted.   The sun could not penetrate the soft mist. Outline of the shore could be made out.

Location

I was on Valapattanam Bridge in North Kerala when I took the shot. I pointed my camera to east of the bridge where the river was flowing on to Arabian Sea. The sea could not be seen in the distance.

Technical Data

The camera was hand held. Shutter speed was 1/320 sec. Flash did not fire. I used Auto mode. ISO speed was 80.

This is one of my photos that turned up on Flickr Explore. Explore is Flickr’s way of showcasing the most interesting photos within a given point in time — usually over a 24 hour period. I took the shot after the sun had gone down. The focal point was a lone tree towards end of the village road. The road leads the eye towards the tree, giving a feeling of depth.

Location

The dirt road is located close to Vasai, Maharashtra. There is little traffic on the road as few people live in the vicinity. There is no electricity either. The land had been used for many years to produce salt. May be because of the salt content, few trees grow in the area.

Camera Info

The light was low and I used a wide aperture of f/2.8. Shutter speed was 1/40 second. Focal length was 5.8 mm, with ISO speed at 160.

It was a beautiful place to be in a boat alone. Blue sky, blue river water and a green island. The sun was shining and small white clouds were floating in the sky. The water was calm and smooth. The small boat was probably taken out on a fishing trip.

Location

Kariyankode river in northern Kerala is the location for the shot. On its way to Arabian Sea, the river flows between Cheruvathur and Nileshwaram towns in Malabar.  I was on a bridge overlooking the river and it gave me a vantage point for the shot.

Camera Info

As the scene was bright, I used a shutter speed of 1/250 second and ISO speed of 80. Aperture was f/4.0. Focal length was 11 mm.