ajoy prabhu

...hopefully, a bit wiser, but have kept this image to remind me of the progress I have made.

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Ajoy

VERY nice watercolor effect. I LOVE images that seem to belnd into paintings. This is certainly one of them.

Good job!

Ajoy

Nilesh,

VERY nice subject! I like the texture of the sand.

Just curious if you used a tripod. If not, I'd strongly recommend it. You will be able to use smaller apertures (and greater depth of field) as well as try out different compostions.

just my 4-anna!

:)

Ajoy

THIS one is certainly your finest work in your portfolio (in my opnion!) If this is a newer one, I can clearly see a marked improvement in your work.

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Ajoy

One of your best images. Although, I'd hate to see them being seen as 'natives' and others walking by gawking at them. So, I took the liberty of changing the mood a bit by (what else?) cropping a bit. See if you like it.

just my 4-anna's worth!

:)

Ajoy

I see that you have tamed the yellows! Nice job. Did you create a new profile in C1?

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Ajoy

One of your finest images! I was thinking that it is a bit too red, but then again, what in Matheran isn't? :)

I esp. love the expression in the younger kids eyes. Keep it up!

Ajoy

Thanks Dilip! The shot was taken mid-afternoon, but it was cloudy (that is why the rich colors).

Ajoy

I concur. The best thing I would do to this one is to open up the shadows a bit...but I am not sure it is even needed!

Some things you can't do much about post-click. e.g. the boys elbow at the adge of the frame. My 2-cents is that you should try and get it right the first time, else you will get frustrated when you find that P/S is not a panacea! Sorry.

Else, the image is VERY good. Don't do much to it! :)

Ajoy

One of your best images! I do like the image of the eye too, but I think this one conveys a lot more than others. Only issue is the tonality that could be improved a bit, otherwise, creativity and vision come wonderfully together here. All the best!

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Ajoy

I love the scale and the overall tonality of the image. Great job!!

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Ajoy

Avneesh,

Certinly one of your best shots! This one tells me that you have the capability and the techniques right.

I'd shoot and practise the art if you will more. Try and look up books on composition and play with the DOF using the aperture more than you have.

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Ajoy

Akshaya,

Of all the images, I think this one (self I assume?) I find the most balanced. I find it a useful excercise to look at good images and see why they work. Look at this one- simple, good bokeh, no distractive elements.

Many of your iamges have a great potential and I'd highly, very highly recommend that you invest in a tripod and pull the camera out of the program mode and start using smaller apertures (for landscapes and closeups). Look up tips if you like on my site http://www.ajoyprabhu.com/album/photo-tips.html.

The critical thing is to have an 'eye' for good images which you have. Rest follows... :)

Majhe 4-anne.

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Ajoy

Ashish, Just remember one simple rule- As soon as you 'digitize' you will lose some sharpness. I sharpen just a bit (50% w/ radius 3) for the screen (prints get sharpened based upon thier final size). Hope that that helps! :)

Here is my attempt (using Irfan View)

Ajoy

Very nice shot. WONDERFUL lighting. However, the buildig on the right distrats a bit (short of 'photoshopping' it out, which I'd never do!) I'd only suggest sharpening the image (bet the original is better than the scan!

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Ajoy

My perspective: I am a minimalist. I try and convey simple ideas that viewers can grab rightaway. That is not necessarily the RIGHT way to do it, but one that I find most attractive.

Do take a look at the tips I have published at my site: http://www.ajoyprabhu.com/album/photo-tips.html :)

Ajoy

Dipankar,

The image resonates beautiful with me. Can imagine being in my parents native village!

Just my take on the composition is that even with what you have, there is a lot and (Dave is right) the wall is indeed not adding anything to it. I'd crop it like so (attached) and try and open the shadows a bit.

Just my 4-anna! :)

Ajoy