The Photography Thread

[Stuge]

ok I wasn't suippose to post this ,but hey I will .

Today ,I tried to click few pictures of river yamuna from DND bridge ,but I was stopped by one of their staff .when I aked why ? he told me photography of river from here is not allowed .I was like Wt ***k.He stopped me by coming in front of me and touched my cam to prevent me from snapping pictures of river . .I got mad and abused him .I had no intentions to click pictures of the bridge(for brige I can just slow down the car and take pictures from inside ,but there are more places in delhi where I can take long exposures.DND is not the only bridge in delhi or noida )) .also keep in mind there was no where written that photography is prohibited .nor does their sites mentions that .Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I felt irritated because few steps ahead there was one more person clicking pictures and he didn't stopped him .

I can't understand what is wrong with them .if they think DND is under some kind of threat from terrorists ,then they should keep police not stupid staff people for its protection .


seems like India is becoming UK where photographers like me are treated badly \

ok now the suck picture that I managed to click btw the fight lol

[Cool G5]

Thanks rhitwick & stuge. Rhitwick, if you have time maybe you can join me to NCPA on 17th August, where an exhibition of all photographs will be held.

[rhitwick]

^17th is Tuesday Gaurav...I might have office on that day.

Let me see, if I can manage it..

[Cool G5]

^17th is Tuesday Gaurav...I might have office on that day.

Let me see, if I can manage it..

I know. See if its possible for you to join me. I'll update you on time as soon as I get to know.

[toofan]

Abhinav: some nice images and bad events with you. Keep going.

Ins-Ani: Now these are Images. Very good ones. excellent work. Both are unique and best in there aspects. Some Post processing Skills will enhance them more.
keep going.

Gaurav: Congrats man. I wish you would have come first. Your image is perfect for its topic but the b/w conversion is not that appealing. I am sure, If done correctly your image could have come at 1st place.
Check this link for some awesome b/w conversions (not by pro but by someone like us). I am also trying to learn b/w conversions.

BW PORTRAITS

[INS-ANI]

@toofan.. thanks for the appreciation.
now that i am back, will process and post some more pics.

[Cool G5]

Gaurav: Congrats man. I wish you would have come first. Your image is perfect for its topic but the b/w conversion is not that appealing. I am sure, If done correctly your image could have come at 1st place.
Check this link for some awesome b/w conversions (not by pro but by someone like us). I am also trying to learn b/w conversions.

BW PORTRAITS

Thanks. Will make sure I come on top the next time. It feels great to beat the photographers & their DSLR with a simple prosumer camera. I'm not at all regretting a consolation prize. Slow & steady I should reach on top someday. This is a very IMP event for me. kehte hai na, "Boond Boond se ghat bharta hai" (A drop makes an ocean).

[a_medico]

Friends, can you suggest a one or at the max two days workshop for learning basics of photography, preferably in Mumbai or Pune? As i have posted earlier, I am expecting my dslr next month. Will be self-learning but some basic inputs from a professional at the beginning would be very helpful. I have downloaded some basic canon/nikon video tutorials but haven't gone through them yet.

Congrats Gaurav. Wonderful pic. Great achievement.

[rhitwick]

@a_medico, why don't you join us the next time we settle for a photography meet...
we can share our knowledge...

b/w, where do u stay? Mumbai or Pune?

[a_medico]

Unfortunately not in either. Somewhere in a small place near maharashtra - MP border. But I will keep a watch on your meet discussion. Would like to join if I am around Mumbai that time.

[rhitwick]

@A_medico, how much do u want to pay for such 2 days course/workshop?

[Faun]

@rhitwick
that crow is looking so b@dass :]

[Cool G5]

Friends, can you suggest a one or at the max two days workshop for learning basics of photography, preferably in Mumbai or Pune? As i have posted earlier, I am expecting my dslr next month. Will be self-learning but some basic inputs from a professional at the beginning would be very helpful. I have downloaded some basic canon/nikon video tutorials but haven't gone through them yet.

Congrats Gaurav. Wonderful pic. Great achievement.

Thanks.
Regarding workshop, you can enquire at NIP & Vineye.
Both are located in Mumbai, Dadar.

[Gigacore]

Congrats Gaurav!

[toofan]

These are wild flowers. And taken at my village.

Comments nd Critiques welcome.

[Cool G5]

@toofan - Love the backlight in the first shot. Second is also a good one.

[INS-ANI]

Any workshop opportunities in pune?

[Stuge]

toofan those are good closeups and have nothing to make critique

@a_medico :

Utilize internet as much as you can for photography + buy books if possible or download some selected books from internet ,but they are very less ,then join some advance course .Just keep this in mind you won't learn photography overnite ,but regular practise will help you .

First get the dslr ,then join if you think you can't learn on your own .First part is to get aquinted with the basics + what mode does what in camera .second -> rules of photography ,then there is third ,fourth ..etc this is time you forget rules taught to you(not all ,but most ) because photography doesn't work on theories .let your creative juices do the rest ,and enjoy

If you really want to do some course after learning ,then do a course on post processing thats bulk of todays photography( there are lot of video tutorials available too ) . Doing the right stuff with your picture is absolutely necessary .Post processing can make hell lot of difference in the end .Very often I've seen beautiful pictures with excellent compostions and stuff ,but pathetic processing ruining it all .

I'm posting link for you (very basic stuff )

http://digital-photography-school.co...to-use-it-here

[Cool G5]

Thank you Santhosh.

[a_medico]

Thanks for the inputs friends. Already started learning from your pointers. One day I'll make you all proud

By the way I expect my T1i in 3rd week of August. Will keep you updated. NIP looks good for basics. I can't invest more than single weekend. I have mailed them regarding this. Lets see. I didn't like the flash website for Vineye ... has irritating background music too.


@toofan - Both flower pics are amazing.

PS - Website apart, even Vineye looks good. Have mailed them too.

[a_medico]

For those who would be interested :-

I got a prompt response from Vineye photo school.

WE APPRECIATE UR INTEREST SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION
WITH VINEYE PHOTO SCHOOL.


PL. VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.vineyephotoschool.com FOR
MORE DETAILS ON OUR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
WHICH IS LEVEL ONE EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT
TO START PHOTOGRAPHY AS HOBBY / CAREER.

REGISTRATION FEES ARE RS.6000/- INCLUDING EDUCATION FEES,
OUTDOOR SHOOTING EXPENSES AND FOOD IN THE WORKSHOP.
YOU HAVE TO HAVE ANY DIGITAL CAMERA WHICH IS ABOVE 10MP
IN THE WORKSHOP. THE VENUE OF THE WORKSHOP WILL BE IN
DADAR-W AT "VPS"


SAT 14 & SUN 15 AUG'10 "DPW" IS HAPPENING FOR WHICH REGISTRATIONS
ARE YET OPEN.



FEEL FREE TO CALL ON 9820147993 FOR ANY MORE INFORMATION.


REGARDS

VINAY PARELKAR , ARPS(uk) , AFIAP(bel) , FFIP(ind)
www.vineyephotoschool.com

I have asked them for the dates in Sept/oct/nov. Those interested can still attend on 14/15 august.

[sujoyp]

^^ The requirement of more then 10mp Digicam made me laugh..

what kind of requirement is this

@toofan the 2nd pic was great..clean and sharp

[Cool G5]

^^ The requirement of more then 10mp Digicam made me laugh..

what kind of requirement is this

Lol, they too told me the same over phone.

[toofan]

Thanks cool, stuge,a_medico and sujoyp for your kind words.

What 10 MP has to do with Photography? I will suggest you not join them. If they would hv said that DSLR is must then it could be understood.
They just want to make money.

[a_medico]

^^^ Even I was like WTF when I read 10MP thing. But then maybe 10mp would be a like a layman term which means the camera would be relatively latest with some basic required configuration and preferably SLR. Dunno.

Heres the reply from National Institute Of Photography:-

Hello

There is no course for 2 days. consider doing 8-days-continuous crash course that will cost you Rs.6000/- The next crash course is scheduled on 23 August. The camera you mentioned is fine.



With Regards,

Prof. Manohar Desai,
Director,
National Institute of Photography
An ISO 9001:2008 certified Institute.

Incidentally their site also mentions :-

Not all photography classes are equally good and efficient. To appreciate the difference, please compare the course contents and fees for our courses with all others available elsewhere, get feedback from past students too, you will definitely prefer to learn from us.

Loll...Both are in Dadar.

By the way there's a similar course in St. Xavier's college too.

[Stuge]

For those who would be interested :-

I got a prompt response from Vineye photo school.



I have asked them for the dates in Sept/oct/nov. Those interested can still attend on 14/15 august.

this just tells me how noob is that institute.why do they need cam with more than 10mp .I suspect they wanna use pictures for their own purpose .

[Cool G5]

^^^ Even I was like WTF when I read 10MP thing. But then maybe 10mp would be a like a layman term which means the camera would be relatively latest with some basic required configuration and preferably SLR. Dunno.

Heres the reply from National Institute Of Photography:-



Incidentally their site also mentions :-



Loll...Both are in Dadar.

By the way there's a similar course in St. Xavier's college too.

I'm an ex NIPian. My experience with NIP was smooth. I recommend it.

[toofan]

Now I think cools experience is good enough to join that institute Go ahead.

It would be better if your camera have a manual setting mode.

[Cool G5]

It would be better if your camera have a manual setting mode.

That helped me immensely as I could atleast try what was being taught. Most of the students did not have any camera. Now all have purchased a DSLR after the course got over.

[toofan]

Wild flowers of my Village.
Comments and critiques welcome.



Morning Glory.