Apr 29, 2015 | Thoughts and Musings
Any great photograph which make you stop and wonder its beauty, whether it is a landscape or a street shot, is that way because of the way the photographer decided to frame the shot and never because of the camera and lens he is using. Sure, the camera is important to get the technical aspects of the photograph right – its sharpness, saturation and clarity, but it is just that, a tool to get the technical aspects right so that the photographer can focus on ‘seeing’.
Apr 24, 2015 | Projects, Somewhere in Holland, Street
Amsterdam is not all about 16th century architecture. In this shot, in the suburbs of Amstelveen, is an elderly couple taking a walk by a canal with tall apartment buildings for company. Old architecture might not to be found everywhere in the Netherlands, but water...
Apr 24, 2015 | City & Architecture, How I made this photo?, Projects, Somewhere in Holland
I made this photograph while roaming around in the streets of Amsterdam besides the canals. I was lucky to be carrying my tripod with me that day which allowed to stop and set up base here for around half hour to get this shot. The clouds were just perfect at the time of sunset and the lighting in the city was just beginning to light up as it was getting dark.
Apr 23, 2015 | Projects, Somewhere in Holland, Street
It was sunny when he came towards the window to sit and relax, hoping to catch some sunshine on an otherwise gloomy week. But after a few minutes, the sun was gone leaving Amsterdam in its all familiar grey color. He saw above towards the overcast sky and clouds which...
Apr 21, 2015 | Projects, Street, The Rain Effect
“I hope we pass this night without getting drenched in the rain.”, said one bike to another. “Me too, but rain is predicted for tonight. And it is going to be cold too.” “We were lucky to have a few good nights lately, but today...
Apr 20, 2015 | Projects, Street, The Rain Effect
It rains a lot in Amsterdam. Especially in the winter months of December and January. Yes, it does get very windy too. And the days get short. I would call 8 hour days very short. So go to work in the dark, and come back home in the dark. This shot is taken a little...
Apr 19, 2015 | Projects, Somewhere in Holland, Street
Scene 1 “Tom, what a relief to get out of office! I can’t wait for the weekend.” “Oh yes, especially with such a hectic week. Any plans for the weekend? Monday is off, which makes it a long weekend.” “I haven’t thought about...
Apr 17, 2015 | City & Architecture, Projects, Somewhere in Holland
Amsterdam is the perfect mix of tradition and modernity. While on one hand it has preserved its 16th century houses, on the other hand it is certainly not behind with modern skyscrapers and glass buildings which have come up in different parts of the city. Even the...
Apr 15, 2015 | Projects, Street, The Rain Effect
“Do you know how to bring rain?”, asked a traveler who has just arrived in Amsterdam. “What?”, replied his Dutch host in surprise. “Many ancient cultures have mythologies about people who can make it rain at will by practising a certain...
Apr 15, 2015 | Projects, Somewhere in Holland, Street
“I wonder who painted this meaningless graffiti on this street, and why?”, said a voice in his head as he drove past the painted wall on his way back home. “Maybe it meant something to the person who painted it.”, said another voice from his...
