The following is the video of my presentation to wildlife focus group https://www.instagram.com/wildlife__focus/ on October 31, 2020.
Happy to share…
Goutham Ramesh's Canvas of Light
Photo Art
The following is the video of my presentation to wildlife focus group https://www.instagram.com/wildlife__focus/ on October 31, 2020.
Happy to share…
Can we photograph milky way or part of it from earth ?
Yes we can ! Even though not in full , a part of it as we are inside it! and there are lots of photographs of milky way shot by photographers before. Just Google it.
Inspiration
When ever I used to see pictures of milky way photographed by using a DSLR, a sense of awe engulfed me and always used to wonder how to do it , my cousin Arjun (http://arjunhaarith.blogspot.in/) attempted it during his treks in the Himalayas successfully and his pictures egged me to try on my own! And this set in the urge to get a decent picture and the quest began!
Successful attempt
Arjun’s picture instilled some kind of obsessive madness to record this on my camera. Me and Murali (www.muralisantham.com ) had many discussions on cracking this code and we did try to shoot in Hampi , but the light pollution negated our efforts. We also figured out with right tools , technique and a mathematical formula we can crack this ( see method to madness below )
During our recent trip to mountains of south India we cracked it and pictures are shown below.
The light on the left is not a fire but a light trail left by moving Car…
The red leaf is due to effect of my car’s tail lamp on the plant nearby …
Method to Madness
As always I’m happy to share the techniques used :
Cheers
Goutham Ramesh
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world’s 17th largest desert, and the world’s 9th largest subtropical desert. About 75% of the Thar Desert is in India, and the remaining 25% is in Pakistan. In India, it covers about 320,000 SqKms, forming approximately 10% of the total geographic area of India. More than 60% of the desert lies in the state of Rajasthan and extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. This desert comprises a very dry part, the Marusthali region in the west, and a semidesert region in the east with fewer sand dunes and slightly more precipitation.
Camera : Nikon D5100
Lens : Nikon 18-55 VR
Exposure : 1/200 @ F8
Location : Geneva, Switzerland
Thought Process :
Walking along the shore lines on Lake Geneva, I was searching for a view point where I could capture this wonderful fountain as i reached the shoreline towards the old town , i noticed this cruise ship which provided a nice foreground; The clouds were magical …
About the Subject :
The Jet d’Eau ( Water-Jet) is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city’s most famous landmarks, being featured on the city’s official tourism web site and on the official logo for Geneva’s hosting of the 2008 UEFA Championships.Situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhône, it is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 kilometres (33,000 ft).
Five hundred litres of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 metres (460 ft) by two 500 kW pumps, operating at 2,400 V, consuming one megawatt of electricity.The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 kilometres per hour (120 mph). Diameter of the nozzle is exactly 4 inches (10 cm). Maximum height of water jet is about 140 metres (460 ft) above water level. When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1,500 imp gal; 1,800 US gal) of water in the air. Unsuspecting visitors to the fountain—which can be reached via a stone jetty from the left bank of the lake—may be surprised to find themselves drenched after a slight change in wind direction.
Text Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_d’Eau
Camera : Nikon D5100
Lens : Nikon 18-55 VR
Exposure : 1/40 @ F8
Location : Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary , Tamil Nadu India.
Thought Process :
This was a amazing site , but the exposure was challenging , i decided to expose the highlights , knowing very well i can bring the details in the shadows out. Conversion to monochrome was required to eliminate distractions of colour
About the Subject :
Located within the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thoovanam Falls is a breathtaking cascade that originates from the Pambar River. The magnificent cataract, cascading from a height of 1400 feet, fascinates many nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts. Visitors can avail a guided trek from Karimutti Forest Station to the falls. Being a part of the sanctuary, visitors are not allowed to trek without an entry ticket.
This falls is a visual treat for visitors. Set amidst wilderness, the falls offer unparalleled photo opportunities. From cascading waters, lush flora to untamed animals, visitors can click several photos that would remind them of their visit to this wonderful place.