In July 2011 issue, Better Photography showcases readers’ images that utilise interesting backgrounds and other compositional elements to create abstracts.
If you want your photographs showcased, send in entries to:
The Editor,
Better Photography, Infomedia18 Limited,
Ruby House, ‘A’ Wing, J K Sawant Marg,
Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028, India.
Email: entries@betterphotography.in
In Darkness
Soumyadeep Paul, Kolkata
“During a shoot, my attention was diverted by the curtains in the room. The backlighting interacted well with the dark room, and I decided to take this picture.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W210
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutterspeed: 1/30sec
ISO: 200
“During a shoot, my attention was diverted by the curtains in the room. The backlighting interacted well with the dark room, and I decided to take this picture.” Photograph/Soumyadeep Paul
Mysterious
Dhinoo G, Chennai
“While my daughter fed these fishes, a few of them luckily posed for my camera. I managed to take a photo just in time and B&W processing helped add an eerie touch.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutterspeed: 1/60sec
ISO: 400
“While my daughter fed these fishes, a few of them luckily posed for my camera. I managed to take a photo just in time and B&W processing helped add an eerie touch.” Photograph/Dhinoo G
Colour in Colourless
Anand Vasudevan, Calicut
“While the entire photograph including the flower is in monochrome, a hint of yellow light can be seen inside the white flower. I consider that light as a small ray of hope.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Nikon D3000
Aperture: f/8
Shutterspeed: 1/800sec
ISO: 100
“While the entire photograph including the flower is in monochrome, a hint of yellow light can be seen inside the white flower. I consider that light as a small ray of hope.” Photograph/Anand Vasudevan
Coloured Wall
Anuj Lal, New Delhi
“Qutub Minar is home to some beautiful and intricate detailing. This minaret was recently washed and the stone displayed different colours. I managed to capture the fine carvings on it.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Nikon D60
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutterspeed: 1/80sec
ISO: 100
“Qutub Minar is home to some beautiful and intricate detailing. This minaret was recently washed and the stone displayed different colours. I managed to capture the fine carvings on it.” Photograph/Anuj Lal
Reflections
Dinesh Paruchuri, Hyderabad
“Inverted reflections are always interesting. I captured this image because of the perfect formation of reflected shapes and colours.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Aperture: f/5
Shutterspeed: 1/200sec
ISO: 100
“Inverted reflections are always interesting. I captured this image because of the perfect formation of reflected shapes and colours.” Photograph/Dinesh Paruchuri
A Yellow Tone
Shashi Shekhar, Patna
“This composition of the ladder placed against a striking yellow wall looked rather stunning, especially due to the soft light that fell on the wall.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10
Aperture: f/3.6
Shutterspeed: 1/60sec
ISO: 100
“This composition of the ladder placed against a striking yellow wall looked rather stunning, especially due to the soft light that fell on the wall.” Photograph/ Shashi Shekhar
Bokeh Patterns
Aroon Kalandy, Calicut
“The lights outside my window were creating lovely bokeh. I used mytripod and set a long exposure to enhance light’s effect.”
Exposure Details
Camera: Sony Alpha 200
Lens: Sigma 18–200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutterspeed: 8sec
ISO: 100
If you want your photographs showcased, send in entries to:
The Editor,
Better Photography, Infomedia18 Limited,
Ruby House, ‘A’ Wing, J K Sawant Marg,
Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028, India.
Email: entries@betterphotography.in
