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Compositional Rules
Compositional Rules
These photos were taken while keeping the 15 compositional rules of photography in mind. They are basic guidelines that help a photographer take better pictures.
Rule of Thirds
Golden Ratio
Golden Triange
Rule of Odds
Leading Space
Fill the Frame
Balance
Leading Lines
Patterns and Repetitions
Colour
Symmetry
Background
Natural Frame
Center Dominant Eye
Shapes
Rule of Thirds
Golden Ratio
Golden Triange
Rule of Odds
Leading Space
Fill the Frame
Balance
Leading Lines
Patterns and Repetitions
Colour
Symmetry
Background
Natural Frame
Center Dominant Eye
Shapes
Studio Photography
Studio Photography
Lindt Pistachio Chocolate
Gucci Bloom Perfume
Victoria's Secret Angel Perfume
Tanishq Earrings and Necklace
Pringles chips
Camel Poster Colours
Everest Garam Masala
Nature
Nature
A 2mm Flower
My first proper try at Macro Photography, I wanted to take a picture of the little things in nature that often go unnoticed. I started paying attention to Macro Photography after I saw some of Shannon Heng's work in Singapore. This miniature budding flower was around 2mm in width and took me quite a few tries to get both the lighting and focus right. But the result was something that you wouldn't be able to see otherwise.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 1000
f/3.5
55 mm
1/80 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 1000
f/3.5
55 mm
1/80 sec
Standing Proud
A picture of a very proud peacock that seemed to be very comfortable with humans, even letting some people stroke its feathers as it walked about.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/3.6
36 mm
1/60 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/3.6
36 mm
1/60 sec
The Thinker
I took this at Lalbagh botanical garden during an early morning visit. I noticed this bird on the edge of the lake that sat in this position. The way it was positioned was very reminiscent of the Rodin, otherwise known as, The Thinker as the bird sat there looking like it was pondering how its day should go.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 800
f/20
200 mm
1/640 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 800
f/20
200 mm
1/640 sec
Side-Eye
Lalbagh lake is home to several species of birds and other animals, among them is this duck with a red frill, that went about swimming in circles while it kept looking to its right the whole time. I do not have much experience or knowledge about birds or animals, so I, unfortunately, do not know what species this is, nor the reason for this erratic behavior, but I still found it a rather interesting sight to witness.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/6.3
268 mm
1/250 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/6.3
268 mm
1/250 sec
The Three Ducks
Part 1 of a two-part photograph, this group of three were constantly following each other on the Lalbagh lake. They seemed very much like best friends and accompanied each other on the lake.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/8
68 mm
1/250 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/8
68 mm
1/250 sec
Breaking Away from the Group
Part 2 of the two-part photograph, after a good half an hour of swimming together, one of the ducks decided to stop being a third wheel for the other two. The other two went on ahead with each other for the remainder of the time, while this one broke away and swam to the other side of the lake.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/8
68 mm
1/250 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/8
68 mm
1/250 sec
Odin's Raven
Odin the king of Asgard had two infamous and majestic Ravens that were always perched on his side, watching everything. Seeing this Raven sitting on the Sakura tree and watching everything below reminded me of that and coaxed me to take this picture. It never made a sound. It just sat there, watching.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/6.3
250 mm
1/1000 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/6.3
250 mm
1/1000 sec
Can't See Eye-To-Eye
After visiting the museum of art and science in Singapore, I took a little rest near a fountain which was then my eye caught these two pigeons sitting beside each other. What struck me was that they didn't face each other, much like a couple after fighting. The difference between them and the stance made them seem like rivals posing in a drama.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/11
55 mm
1/250 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/11
55 mm
1/250 sec
In Search For Food
This little squirrel who I nicknamed Valentine kept accompanying me while I was out in search photographs. It seemed like he was in search of food because he kept nibbling at every little object that he got his hands on. Nevertheless, I decided to photograph him for his efforts as he stopped to nibble on a flower.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/5.6
143 mm
1/1000 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/5.6
143 mm
1/1000 sec
Camouflage Attempt
While searching for food, my little friend Valentine thought he could hide himself along the tree. It worked for a brief period as I lost track of him, but I eventually foiled his attempt to hide.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/5.6
116 mm
1/50 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 100
f/5.6
116 mm
1/50 sec
Lucky Scavenger
After a long while of searching for food, the lucky scavenger found what he was searching for, a mountain of food. Lucky for me, I had the opportunity to photograph his feast as he nibbled away at the Boondi.
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/5.6
116 mm
1/500 sec
Shot on: Nikon Coolpix P900
ISO - 400
f/5.6
116 mm
1/500 sec
Lough Tay, Ireland
The Wicklow mountain and lake is located adjacent to Glendalough. This picture captures the smooth dark lake and the mountains, perfectly depicting the landscape.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/200 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/200 sec
The Valley of The Two Lakes
Glendalough is filled with Christian monasteries and spectacular scenery. Purple moss covered mountains and deep blue lakes, it is a hotspot for photos like these.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/200 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/200 sec
Monet's Garden
During my trip to Paris I had the opportunity to visit the house of the artist Monet and learn about his art and inspirations.
This is a picture from the Japanese garden Monet grew, from which drew most of his inspiration from, especially to paint his water lilies.
This is a picture from the Japanese garden Monet grew, from which drew most of his inspiration from, especially to paint his water lilies.
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
Jungfraujoch, Switzerland is home to some of the most breathtaking views in Europe. This snow-covered mountain of the Bernese Alps is the site for the highest reaching train station in Europe and is also one of the highest points in the country.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/800 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/800 sec
Glacier Covered Peaks
Jungfraujoch is also known for Europe's longest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier, which is seen in this photo. The massive chunks of snow-covered ice along the face of the mountain was a sight to see.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/800 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 160
f/7.1
4 mm
1/800 sec
A Cave Where A Dragon Once Dwelled
The St. Beatus Caves are filled with natural stalagmites and stalactites due to the running mineral water. This picture captures the reflection of such formations in perfectly still water.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 2500
f/3.5
10 mm
1/6 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 2500
f/3.5
10 mm
1/6 sec
The Coast of Portugal
This shot showcases two Jet skiers cruising the blue waves along the coast of Portugal. The landscape and the contrasting colors create a balance with all the elements in frame.
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 80
f/2.8
4 mm
1/1600 sec
Shot on: Sony DSC-WX1
ISO - 80
f/2.8
4 mm
1/1600 sec
Landscapes
Landscapes
Cityscapes
Cityscapes
The Alley
Taken at Sentosa island, Singapore somewhere around midnight, this alley emitted a very eerie feeling from it. With its dimly lit lights and darkness at the end of its length, it felt like a scene from a horror movie where some shadowy figure would appear in it. Nighttime in alleyways gives a very different vibe from the daytime.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 400
f/3.6
18 mm
1/40 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 400
f/3.6
18 mm
1/40 sec
Before the Pandemic, Chinatown Singapore
As it so happens, I visited Singapore a month before the whole Coronavirus pandemic started to rise. With everything on lockdown, you won't get to see Chinatown in Singapore as full of energy for a while.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/5.6
55 mm
1/50 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/5.6
55 mm
1/50 sec
Singapore Skyline
The beautiful skyline of one of the most bustling cities in the world, I took this picture at sunset from the top of the luxurious Marina Bay Sands. It gives you a real feeling of the metropolitan city, a few minutes before the city lit up with artificial lights. Truly a mesmerising view.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 200
f/20
18 mm
1/50 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 200
f/20
18 mm
1/50 sec
Bangalore At Night
Presenting, the Bangalore skyline. This particular view is taken from Whitefield during the night. The lights of the busy city jump out at you from every angle and truly gives you a sense of how the city is like.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 800
f/22
30 mm
1/10 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 800
f/22
30 mm
1/10 sec
Over The Wall
Part 1 of 2 of photographs inspired by photographer Ben Thomas. His style of photography is very unique mainly due to his use of colours. The shadows are very minimal in his photos, and the colors are mostly a unique shade of pink, yellow, or blue. I tried to get as close to his style as possible and this was the resulting picture.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/10
20 mm
1/800 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/10
20 mm
1/800 sec
To The Skies
Part 2 of 2 of photographs inspired by photographer Ben Thomas. His style of photography is very unique mainly due to his use of colours. The shadows are very minimal in his photos, and the colours are mostly a unique shade of pink, yellow, or blue. I tried to get as close to his style as possible and this was the resulting picture.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/10
20 mm
1/100 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 100
f/10
20 mm
1/100 sec
The Eiffel Through the Telescope
A peculiar shot of the Eiffel Tower that was taken by using a tourists telescope station as a makeshift zoom lens for the camera.
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 50
f/3.6
18 mm
1/60 sec
Shot on: Nikon D5100
ISO - 50
f/3.6
18 mm
1/60 sec
People
People
Smiling Woman
This lovely lady agreed to pose for me while I was roaming about searching for documentary photographs. It is one of the few close-up portraits I've done of people.
Working Tirelsessly
While passing by a construction site I wanted to take a sort of documentary-style photograph of the workers doing manual labour. It was then I came across this lovely kind old lady who allowed me to take her photo. She went about her work as usual, which was lifting and moving sacks of cement and rocks from place to place. Her back was always hunched from this and I managed to take this right as she was lifting one of the heavy sacks, capturing her struggle on her face and in her eyes.
Mother And Daughter
This picture was captured on Singapore's infamous Orchard Street. Near the Ion Mall on the street, one can find this lovely archway, lit up with light and decorated with roses and other flowers. Many people would run under the archway filled with excitement and wonder. I wanted to capture one of those moments and took this, a mother and her daughter who skipped along the tunnel with joy.
Reflecting
This photo was taken at the waterfront promenade during my trip to Singapore. Its a popular tourist spot for pictures, but I was lucky because I managed to get a shot with this old man. He looked like he was sitting and enjoying a rest, almost like he was reflecting on something, adding two types of reflections in this photo.
Artisan
Taken at Chinatown, Singapore, an artisan worked his craft. Next to a small porcelain bowl stall, a watchmaker had set up his stand. Not only did he sell watches, but fixed them in mere minutes. Watching him fix one of the watches was truly mesmerising, which was when I took this photo of a man who was fully invested in his craft.
The Florist at the Marketplace
During a visit to K.R Market, a boy handed me and my friend a flower. He said that he would help his father sell flowers every day in the market and offered us some. His felt very void, with an expression of mild amusement which I tried to capture here.
Late
A picture of my classmate Vibha that was taken while trying to get to class. The aim was to capture a background motion blur in the shot.
Wrinkled Face
This old man approached me in K.R Market for a picture when he saw me roaming about with a camera. The wrinkles on his face gave it an incredible look, and he never smiled once as this seemed to be the most natural face that he could make.
Vegetable Vendor
Also shot in K.R Market, this vendor told me about his daily routine. Much like all the others, he sits around with his produce waiting for someone to buy from him. The early mornings are rather slow for him so he sits there until rush hour waiting for customers, often nodding off to sleep while in that position.
Satisfied Workers
This picture was also taken at K.R Market during one of my early morning visits. I went at a rather good time as they had just finished unloading the produce from trucks. I took this shot of three workers who had just finished unloading a full truck by themselves, their faces full of satisfaction.
Paddle
This photo was taken at Ulsoor lake in Bangalore. A neat little photograph of the Kayakers on the lake taken just before sunset.
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