Author name: Satish

When you point the camera directly at the sun, the harsh bright light is overwhelming. Here the light has been managed with a narrow aperture of f/16. This also brings the whole frame into sharp focus. The silhouettes of a long line of trees are clearly seen. The sun is partly covered by dark clouds and light from the sun bursts out from behind clouds.

Location

I captured the image last month in Vasai, Maharashtra. It was beyond 7 in the evening and the sun was close to the horizon. It was a sultry day and the warm colours in the sky show this.

Camera Data

Focal length was 55 mm and ISO was at 100. Metering mode was Evaluative and camera settings were Manual.

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.